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 Three Top Spanish Wines

Bodegas Briego Tiempo Crianza, Ribera Del DueroI’ve reviewed vintages of Bodegas Briego since 2009 and have always been impressed by the quality and price points for their Crianza bottlings. This is a bottling …

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Austrian Wine

Austria’s wine industry, with its rich history and unique varietals, offers a tapestry of flavors that captivates sommeliers and wine enthusiasts alike. From the revival of Grüner Veltliner to the rising popularity of red wines like Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, Austrian viticulture is a testament to resilience and innovation. The country’s vineyards, nurtured by centuries-old traditions and modern techniques, produce wines that are as complex as they are delightful. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Austrian wines, exploring the regions, grapes, and stories that make them extraordinary.

This article provides an in-depth look at the history, regions, and grape varietals that define Austrian wine, offering valuable insights for sommeliers and wine professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of this remarkable wine-producing country.

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Turkey

Welcome to TurkeyTurkey, surprisingly, has the fifth largest vineyard area – not just in Europe but in the entire world – of 517,000 hectares. However, the vast majority of the grapes …

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Barbera from the Piemonte

I was always one of those guys unaffected by jetlag, no matter where I was traveling to or returning from. But this most recent trip–my wife and I spent the 10 …

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Sicilian Wine Reviews

A recent trip to Persephone’s island allowed tasting dozens of wines made from indigenous varietals, all of which captured Sicily’s sun-drenched, arid landscape and gave evidence of the cultural and ecological …

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In Praise of Cheap White Wine

And now the time has come to praise cheap white wine. Or, to be accurate, green wine. I recently returned from a trip to Portugal, and much to my wife’s chagrin, …

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Decanting! And from such great heights!

 Put down that Wine Atlas, and grab some Japanese manga.  In Kami no Shizuku (The Drops of God), two wine connoisseurs are the main characters, the 1855 Bordeaux classification is made simple, …

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Finger Lakes

The never-ending quest to find the veritas in vino was the impetus for a recent trip to the Finger Lakes wineries to ascertain the New York state of wine. Maybe it …

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