VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The sky is falling , or at least that’s the sense one gets when reading wine industry news over the past year. Every morning, my email inbox cues up yet another dirge of reports on grape gluts , government bailouts , bankruptcies , and generational reckonings for wine and alcohol in general. Charles Smith Wines is an iconic brand.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

OK, it’s just Cupcake Chardonnay — in this case, a 2022 California bottling. They call it Love Is Wine. On the palate, a doctored vanilla and Sweet’N Low character dominates, which fortunately distracts from the more chemical-driven elements in the wine. Everybody getting it who’s gonna get it?

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 9, 2025

The wines we are trying today make a strong argument for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new grape varietals and regions — with all of these wines born in the country of Georgia. As a wine, it shows deep, fruity notes coupled with silky tannins and ample acidity. This grape may not be well known in the U.S.,

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

When the team behind Oxalis , a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn, opened Clinton Hill wine bar Place des Fêtes in 2022, beverage director Piper Kristensen knew exactly what he didn’t want to do: re-create the same-old, same-old bistronomy-style French-heavy list. One huge benefit: the price.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 8, 2024

An odd little combination for you today: Two wines from Sicily, one table wine and a vintage bottle of Marsala. Sharp and biting at the start and on through to the finish, the wine’s sour overtones evoke crabapple with a lacing of ginger.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. At Le Loup, which opened in 2022, Clarke has created a sophisticated, intimate bar experience inspired by New York and L.A. Cecilia, BeetleCat, Marcel, and Le Loup in Nashville. cocktail bars.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 15, 2024

Now that Rombauer is ensconced in the Gallo empire, what changes await its flagship wine: Chardonnay, harvested in Carneros? The good news is part of the secret of Rombauer’s success, as there’s plenty of fruit in the form of lemon curd, orange blossoms, and some grapefruit peel to balance out the sweeter elements in the wine.

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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Wine is an excellent base for cocktails. However, if you want to up the ante, use high-end wines to make your seasonal beverages extra special. Marketview Liquor should be your first stop for some of the most sought-after rare wines on the market at affordable prices. Mike and his staff have never looked back.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 18, 2024

2022 Hoopes Rose Napa Valley – Rose of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot, 2% Syrah, 1% Malbec, 1% Grenache. A rose wine made from all of Hoopes’ red varietals. Let’s dig in. A sharp twist of orange peel brightens up the finish with a slightly bitter-sour edge.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 15, 2024

Bomfim is part of Portugal’s Dow group — known for its Port wines — which in turn is part of the sprawling Symington family. Unlike its better-known brands, Vale do Bomfim focuses exclusively on table wines — and affordable ones at that. Hearty and quite raisiny, this wine clearly hails from the land of Port.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 15, 2024

Jermann’s wines are Italian, not German, though I can understand the confusion: Even the font the company uses is Germanesque in design. Today we analyze two white wines from this Venezia-based winery, which you’ll find just miles away from Italy’s border with Slovenia. Thoughts follow. A / $85 jermann.it

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2024

Attems is a winery in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia region with a particular focus on white wines, plus the occasional rose. 2021 Attems Ribolla Gialla IGT – The lightly oxidized quality of this indigenous grape makes for a wine with lots of perfumed florals alongside a crisp honeydew character. Seafood, too.) A / $24 attems.it

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A sub-label of Landmark Vineyards, Damaris produces just one wine — a chardonnay sourced from the Flocchini Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA and the Kiser Vineyard in the Western Sonoma Carneros AVA. Damaris, incidentally, is the first name of the winery’s late founder, Damaris Deere Ford, the great-great-granddaughter of John Deere.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 17, 2024

We recently had the pleasure of trying both the Tralcetto Montepulciano and the Pinot Grigio from Cantina Zaccagnini, with both wines showing commendable qualities. The wine pours a hue of medium salmon and presents aromas of cherry and strawberry complemented by a mild hibiscus note. B+ / $17 / cantinazaccagnini.it

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 31, 2024

On the nose and palate, this wine shows bright cranberry and tart cherry along with a touch of spice. The wine shows medium to high acidity, which will help it pair with a range of foods from grilled salmon to creamy pastas. The new Lyric is made with grapes from Monterey County, California and aged in 25% new French Oak.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 5, 2024

These two whites from Sonoma County’s Ferrari-Carano were late arrivals, but just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy white wine, does it? 2022 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Sonoma County – Unctuous and boldly fruity, with overtones of cooked apples and tinned pears. Let’s dive in.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 11, 2024

Pouring a lighter shade of garnet into the glass, the wine presents aromas of cranberry and red currant at first. B+ / $12 / domainebousquet.com The post Review: 2022 Danaus Red Blend appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 3, 2024

The fruit-powered impact offers a bit of an overripe quality, veering into strawberry jam territory as the wine continues to evolve in the glass, throwing off a few light floral notes, though not much. B / $35 2022 J. More notes of cola here and an enduring vein of cinnamon offer an autumnal quality to the wine.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 7, 2024

Herdade Do Esporao wines bring only positive words to the Portuguese wine conversation: they are sturdy ambassadors staying within the realm of affordability and are consistent in quality. A- / $23 2022 Herdade Do Esporao Reserva White – Sunny and aromatic pouring out of the bottle and into the glass.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Sokol Blosser is known for its Oregon-born wines, but this GSM blend hails from Washington’s Columbia Valley. I initially found this wine a little off-putting, overly beefy and earthy. I initially found this wine a little off-putting, overly beefy and earthy. Let’s see how it tastes!

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

The wines of Sicily are well known, from the Nero dAvolas and Etna Rossos and Biancos , to the white Grillos and Catarrattos. But the wines of Sardinia, the second-largest Italian island in the Mediterranean, remain relatively obscure. The grapes are grown organically in granitic soils, and the wine shows fresh acidity.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Papapietro Perry doesn’t just have one of the liveliest company names in Sonoma, it also makes some of its best, under-the-radar wines. 2024’s releases include these two wines, both from the Russian River Valley which Pappietro Perry calls home. A spicy Korean-style burger did the trick for me.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It’s a USDA-certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher wine enduring an incredibly disciplined and rigorous process that requires an immense amount of attention to detail and labor. Let’s find out how this year stacks up to previous vintages. This year’s vintage is no exception.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2024

A lively dessert wine made from orange muscat grapes, this wine hits all of 8.5% Surprisingly, it’s far less sweet than most late harvest wines I’ve encountered, with notes of apple cider and orange blossoms hitting first, a light vinegar quality adding some peppery buzz to the experience.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 5, 2024

Closing in on a quarter-century of existence, the La Posta program continues to partner with single-grower, single-vineyard wines otherwise lacking in scale or logistics to reach a wider audience and a reasonable price point.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 11, 2025

If you’ve ever been to the Biltmore (the historic home of the Vanderbilts) in Asheville, North Carolina, you know about the insane winemaking — and wine-tasting — operation there. The wines… perhaps not so much. Recently we received three Biltmore-produced wines to review. The operation is amazing.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?” And clocking in at 10.5

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 13, 2024

Butaud Blanc de Noir – A white wine (with just the barest shade of pink to it) made from 100% mourvedre (red) grapes, 6 barrels made from grapes grown in Desert Willow Vineyards in Seminole, Texas. Butaud 2022 Blanc de Noir and 2021 Cease & Desist appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Situated slightly northeast of Rome, Italy’s Abruzzo region has many a delight to offer wine lovers and those looking for an adventure slightly off the tourist-beaten paths. B+ / $17 2022 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio Terre Di Chieti IGT – Very approachable, with notes of pear and green apple running throughout.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For our latest round of wine reviews, we asked our national wine panel to taste and rate American Wines. If you’d like to submit wines for review, please do so through our Wine Stars app. Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

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Cheers

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Beringer Vineyards 2022 Private Reserve Chardonnay appeared first on Cheers. Aromas include honeysuckle and citrus blossom, the winery reports, before a creamy palate with balanced oak and hints of vanilla and ginger spice. The suggested retail price is $50 per 750-ml.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 15, 2024

B+ 2022 William Hill Estate Chardonnay North Coast – An onslaught of yellow peach and lemon runs throughout, accompanied by buttered toast and red apple towards the finish. C+ Surprisingly, William Hill has announced that they will be closing their tasting room and discontinuing their wine club on June 30, 2024.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 4, 2024

Now in its second generation of family ownership, Hahn Family Wines produces a wide assortment of wines at a variety of price points, including its excellent SLH series as well as the Appellation Series, concentrating exclusively on estate vineyards located in Arroyo Seco.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Here, the operation produces “age-worthy, earth-conscious Bordeaux-style wines” — and that includes white wines, not just red. ” The semillon does a lot of the work here, giving the wine a more citrus-driven character and tempering the often-heavy floral and grassy elements common in California sauvignon blanc.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 16, 2024

Developed as a tribute to her two children, the Crios line narrows the aperture to the lighter side of wine than her other labels, although the Sustentia Cabernet Franc is one worthy of consideration the next time a Cab Franc sounds appealing. However, her company’s output isn’t just limited to big reds. A- / $19 / susanabalbowines.com.ar

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 26, 2024

B / $47 / ponzivineyards.com The post Review: 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood District appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. A struggle to wrap your head around properly.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 15, 2024

Chile’s Vina Leyda carries a reputation for making engaging wines aided by the cool climate and Pacific coastline less than five kilometers from the vineyard. 2022 Vina Leyda Reserva Pinot Noir – A straightforward, no-frills Pinot big on red fruit, with a core of cherry and cranberry accompanied by notes of toasted oak and leather.

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