Today’s Top Drop
The Delicious Spanish and Portuguese Wines You Need To Discover
The summer holidays may be ending, but this remains a perfect time to take a virtual trip to the Iberian Peninsula, to the far south of Spain and northern Portugal particularly. —HAM AND HIGH
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Cellar & Collecting
Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years
Quality-conscious wineries are releasing non-vintage bottles so they can make a more consistent wine. —BBC
Why E. Guigal Is Betting On Tradition In The Battle For Wine’s Future
A classic producer thinks their wines must remain a symbol of tradition and quality...no matter what.
Wine News
Heatwaves Prompt Early Harvests Across France
European winemakers again brace for the impact of extreme heat on their vineyards and wines. —WINE SEARCHER
Breaking: Pickett Fire Near Calistoga Grows to 1,200 Acres, Evacuations Underway
For many in the Napa Valley, this is deja vu over and over and over again.—NAPA VALLEY FEATURES
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Things to Drink
Natalie Shafrir pioneering Israeli natural wine movement | The Jerusalem Post
Natural wine comes for the Israeli wine world.
Wine of the Day, No. 879
Frederic Koeppel recommends a chillable red from Paso. —BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD
Hawk & Horse Lake County Petit Verdot 2022 – 94 Points | One of the Best Petit Verdots Anywhere
James has fallen for a Petit Verdot and recommends you do too. —JAMES THE WINE GUY
Wine Shopping
The Heart of Value is Still in Bordeaux
Move outside the strict hierarchies and Bordeaux delivers value. —ON THE TRAIL
What Makes Charles Shaw Merlot The Best Of The Trader Joe's Lineup
"Consistently not horrible". —TASTING TABLE
Pricking the English Wine Balloon
English wine has indeed become high quality, but is this what will really matter?
Wine People
WWC25 – The grape awakening, by Victoria Vigliotti
How Sangiovese awoke a passion. —JANCISROBINSON.COM
The Man Who Made Napa Valley a $50 BILLION EMPIRE
From Engineer to vineyard baron. Interesting Interview (video). —BIG HAMMER WINES
Samuel Billaud, making some of the best wines in Chablis
Something new and delicious is made from something old in Chablis. —WINE ANORAK
"Go f*ck off": Zack Peter savagely responds to "Meghan Markle fans" who were allegedly "upset" with his As Ever Rosé wine review
The obsession with Markle and her new wine continues. It's getting downright weird.
Wine Travel
Melnik: Bulgaria’s Hidden Gem, The ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’ – A Must-Visit for Wine Lovers and Adventurers
An ancient Eastern European wine region beckons. —TRAVEL AND TOUR
Wine Education
Not All PROSECCO Is the Same (This Will Change How You See Prosecco)
The deep dive into real, honest Prosecco (video). —NO SEDIMENT
How To Tell If Your Wine Is Corked With Just A Simple Whiff
Looking for "wet cardboard, grandpa's musty basement" —THE TAKEOUT
How Many Beers Are In A Single Bottle Of Wine?
An interesting comparison in need of a reason. —TASTING TABLE
Wine and Health
