Wine
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During the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, 18,094 wines were tasted from 56 countries. Only 50 of those wines–less than 0.28% of the total taste–were awarded a prestigious Best in Show medal. Wines from 17…
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Graham’s has launched a ruby Port called Blend Nº12 that has been created for the bar scene and non-traditional Port drinkers. It takes its name from the fact that the high-altitude grapes are hand-picked in…
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Angelina Jolie has allegedly petitioned a judge to let her sell Château Miraval. Jolie and Brad Pitt purchased the Provence wine estate in 2008 and its Miraval rosé has become one of the world’s top…
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The Hess Collection has announced the release of Iron Corral, its first new estate Cabernet Sauvignon in 20 years. Named after the recently acquired Iron Corral Vineyard, the 2019 Iron Corral Cabernet Sauvignon is the…
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Italy’s Alto Piemonte might be the nation’s hottest Nebbiolo producing region, creating wines that rival the top crus of the Langhe hills, according to a leading Barolo producer. Its high altitudes and clay soils offer…
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Collectors take note; the first vintage of Penfolds Grange, dating all the way to 1951, is expected to smash the world record price for a bottle of Australian wine when it goes up for auction…
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Champagne house Dom Pérignon has launched its Plénitude 2 vintage 2003 in Hong Kong, at a couple of prestigious locations, appropriate for the world renowned cuvée. Diners at 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Amber by chef Richard…
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The ‘Environmental Research’ journal has just published a report that shares evidence of a concerning correlation between exposure to pesticides and the neurological condition Parkinson’s disease. The publication Science Direct shared findings from researchers who…
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Dumbfounding news from the Kremlin as a new Russian Law has ruled that only sparkling wine produced in Russia can be sold as ‘Champagne’. French suppliers were confused by the new law, approved by President…
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The International Wine Challenge has announced the 10 highest scoring wines from its 2021 competition, which the competition is now dubbing the “10 Best Wines In The World.” The winners came from eight different countries…