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Special Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Selections from the Finest Wines Reviewed in 2021
What to give a friend who appreciates and is knowledgeable about wine? In this article, we give our recommendations based on the many fine wines we’ve tasted this year. The list includes Champagne, Sparkling Rosé, California Pinot Noir, Napa Cabernet … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Dessert Wine, France, Italy, Oregon, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Passionate About Grenache
The International Wine Review is passionate about Grenache, and we join others in celebrating International Grenache Day on the 3rd Friday of September. Over the years, we have prepared three major reports on Grenache focused on the growing importance of … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, California, Countries and Regions, France, Red Wine, Spain, Uncategorized, Washington, Wine Type
Tagged #GrenacheDay
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Domaines Ott: Outstanding 2020 Rosés
In this year’s annual rosé report, the International Wine Review evaluated more than 250 rosés from around the world. Among the standouts are the rosés of Domaines Ott, a producer in Provence widely recognized for the high quality and individuality … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Bandol, Provence
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Wines from Château du Moulin a Vent and Domaine du Roc des Boutires
The Parinet family purchased the iconic Château du Moulin a Vent in 2009 and began the process of rebuilding its reputation. In 2016, the family extended is operation to the Mâcon, where it purchased the Domaine du Roc des Boutires … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Beaujolais, Pouilly Fuisse
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Vermouth’s Resurgence as Aperitif: Dry and White Vermouths from Europe and America
Vermouth is enjoying growing popularity, including a number of American producers of attractively packaged, premium bottlings. As shown in the graph below, sales in the US are on a strong upward trend (a 21% increase in US Vermouth imports in 2018 … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Fortified, France, Italy, Oregon, Spain, Uncategorized
Tagged Featured
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Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving
For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different. Because of the COVID pandemic, family and friends will not be gathering in large numbers to celebrate. Instead, we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, New York, Oregon, Portugal, Red Wine, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Thanksgiving
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2019 Vintage Rosés from Around the World
Today, good quality rosé wines are made all over the world. In this article we focus on some of the most popular 2019 rosés on the market in the US. The wines reviewed here are from Provence and other areas … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Countries and Regions, France, Friuli, Italy, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, Uncategorized, Virginia, Wine Type
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The Best Rosé Champagnes from our 2020 Champagne Report
Rosé Champagne is not just for Valentine’s Day. It’s a great food wine—try it with pan-seared duck breast! And, of course, it’s delightful to drink on its own. We tasted many rosés among the 250 Champagnes in our recently released … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Featured
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Damien Martin’s Wines from the Mâconnais
Robert Martin founded this domaine in 1982 in the village of Davaye. His son Damien joined in 2010, allowing them to expand their holdings to 20 ha of vines in the heart of the Mâconnais. They have Chardonnay vineyards in … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, France, Pinot Noir, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Macon
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Buy Champagne Now Before Tariffs Hit: Twelve Top Values
The price of Champagne continues its rise, and proposed 100% US tariffs could put it beyond the reach of most wine lovers. The smart consumer will stock up on Champagne now. To help you, we’ve identified a dozen extremely good … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Featured
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