Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some of the world’s best bartenders, winemakers and celebrity chefs will converge to eat, drink, and live it up at Atlantis Paradise Island—and you’re invited to the party… Endless food by celebrity chefs, cocktails, wine, and the Bahamas. What else do you need in life? There are even a few kid-centric culinary events, too.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Sorry Mrs. Jamson Red wine and Autumn are a perfect pairing. On November 14, celebrate National Tempranillo Day with a cocktail highlighting this full-bodied wine. It’s the best drink for those who typically choose a glass of wine but want to switch things up for something colorful and flavorful.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

This year the winery celebrates its 200th anniversary, and it’s still at it today, turning out a range of wines both white and red from this storied island. Versatile but extremely gentle, almost a wisp of a wine that quickly fades from view. Today we look at a trio of offerings from the Duca clan. B+ / $80 duca.it

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Peak wine season is upon us, and with it come some questions: Is the 2021 or the 2020 the better buy? Download the Drinkhacker wine cheat sheet here: drinkhacker vintage chart 2024 [pdf] The post Drinkhacker 2024 Wine Cheat Sheet / Vintage Chart appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

No build-up today: Here’s a trio of wines from our friends (and regular Drinkhacker subjects) at Ancient Peaks in Paso Robles, including a bottle from its One Stone label. B+ / $20 ancientpeaks.com The post Review: Wines of Ancient Peaks, Late 2024 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Everything feels ( and is ) more expensive these days, and wine certainly isn’t immune to that trend — especially as consumers increasingly opt for premium bottles over bulk juice. But even above what most of us would consider the highest end, there’s another echelon of luxury wines with shockingly high prices. Hint, it’s from Napa.)

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A New York interpretation of one of Austria’s flagship wines isn’t exactly a tagline that would intrigue most folks, but it would be their loss not to give this a try. A- / $19 We rarely receive wines from this region. My only regret was not pairing this with a generous sushi take-out dinner from my favorite spot.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 2, 2024

Nested within California’s Paso Robles district along the Central Coast, Continental Vineyards (CV) is a sister label to Broken Earth Winery, releasing only wines sourced from its estate vineyards, produced in highly limited editions and only during exceptional vintage years. It will be well worth the wait.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Napa Valley is often regarded as the wine capital of the United States, so it’s no surprise that bottles from the region are typically accompanied by hefty price tags. And as the Northern Californian region continues to grow in popularity both stateside and abroad, the going rate for its wines is swelling right along with it.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 8, 2024

This wine is sweeter than most Oregon Pinot Gris. Tasting the wine blind, I probably would have guessed it was a medium-sweet Riesling, and like that wine it will pair well with spicy food. Tasting the wine blind, I probably would have guessed it was a medium-sweet Riesling, and like that wine it will pair well with spicy food.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What might be more surprising is how much of a problem glass presents for wine, an industry deeply connected to the climate. I’ve seen estimates that glass is responsible for anywhere from 29% to 50% of wine’s carbon impact. As a result, ecologically minded producers are experimenting with new ways to package wines.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The hits keep coming from Merry Edwards , including this collection of chardonnay and pinot noir wines that are perfect for fall sips. There’s more of a mineral overtone to this chardonnay than I was expecting, and the wine never quite develops to where it should be on the palate. You know the drill. Let’s dig in.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Montefalco is not a city commonly invoked when discussing red wine destinations. Umbria is not a region immediately surfacing to top of mind when thinking about Italian wines, and Sagrantino is certainly not a wine frequently discussed here in the United States. Far be it from me to quarrel with either suggestion.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sud Top Wine is an award given to the top wines from southern Italy each year, and here’s the pro tip: Most of them hail from the island of Sicily, off the heel of the “boot.” Quite dry, the wine initially showcases heavy notes of steely minerals, with an ample yeastiness underlying the above. Thoughts follow.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

A red wine grape with centuries of history throughout the Americas, Mission goes by several names. Writer Jessica Dupuy examines this movement in her feature, “Grape on a Mission,” in the September/October 2024 issue of Imbibe. Pair this wine with everything from root veggies to roast pork to pizza.

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

In its new 2024 Alcoholic Drinks Report, brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance revealed the 10 most valuable wine and Champagne brands in the world. Despite a lot of doom and gloom surrounding the wine industry this year, this data suggests that many of the category’s biggest brands continue to show growth.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 28, 2024

A partnership between actress Cameron Diaz and entrepreneur Katherine Power, Avaline is a wine brand positioning itself as a clean, transparent option offering a full range of wines including white wines and rosé, most of which are being re-reviewed here with their slightly updated branding.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’ve been writing about the wines of Willamette-based Stoller for years, and today we’re diving into some whites and pinks from the operation — three from Stoller Family Estate, and one from its alternate (definitely not “second”) label, Chehalem. Versatile and all-around delightful.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 1, 2024

McPrice Myers recently launched a new label of (very) affordable wines called Hard Working Wines — all made not with generic Central Valley fruit but rather (for the most part) more prized Paso Robles grapes. And yet prices on all of these wines are kept to just $20 a bottle. Let’s dig in.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 13, 2024

Fruity on the nose, the wine shows lovely notes of strawberry and peach. Pale salmon in color, this wine shows bright fruity notes of strawberry and a touch of cantaloupe on the nose and palate. The wine shows medium acidity as well as a medium length finish. The wine’s dryness and balance would pair well with chicken teriyaki.

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PUNCH

JUNE 18, 2024

The best natural wine producers, bottles to try, bars to visit and trends to know in 2024, according to sommeliers and experts.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

Wines by Joe is a second label for Dobbes Family Wines — Joe being Joe Dobbes. These are Oregon-based wines from all over the state — and nothing in the mix priced above 20 bucks. We received a trio of wines from the current vintage for review. Thoughts follow. Thoughts follow. Great value.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Italy is a world of wine with twenty different official wine regions, each of which deserves serious attention. Naturally some get more than others, and today we are trying four wines from three regions in the south that are often overlooked by wine drinkers in the U.S.: This wine surprised me. Very enjoyable.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

French wine production for the 2024 season is heading for a double-digit decline as weather conditions impact growers.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 3, 2024

The world of wine is currently seeing some interesting shifts in 2024. Today we’re taking a look at four wines, all from Argentina, currently owned by European investors looking to compete on par with the OG masters. No country feels immune to change and Argentina is no exception.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 14, 2024

All three wines are made from 100% Tinta del País. Ringed around the edges with baking spice, the wine avoids falling into an over-sweetened trap and allows touches of licorice and nutmeg to cling to the sides of the mouth. A simpler wine on the whole, but one which feels more readily approachable.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

A- / $32 2016 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – At 8 years old, this wine is starting to show some age, as the fruit is becoming a little dull around the edges, short on vibrancy. It’s a beautiful start to a wine that will definitely benefit from some cellar time to fully find its footing.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

When that feeling hits, we know it’s time for VinePair’s annual ranking of the best rosé wines. While rosé used to be the unrivaled summer beverage, in 2024 it’s going up against orange wines, chillable reds, and the infallible spritz. Here are VinePair’s top 30 rosés of 2024. Average price: $13 Rating: 89 See Review 29.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 7, 2024

To mark the milestone, Oberon is stretching its arms from Napa into new territory, launching its first wine from the more southernly Paso Robles region, a cabernet sauvignon. “I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by, and to make and share wine with the Mondavi family over the course of my 50 harvests.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The region is best known for Zinfandel, but the wine makers at Avivo note that it has a climate similar to what we find in the Mediterranean and choose to cultivate grapes that are typically grown in Italy. I recommend giving the wine some air before trying it or maybe even using a decanter. B+ / $24 2022 Avivo White – 100% Vermentino.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

Vinexpo America is coming June 24 – 25, 2024. After successful events at Wine Paris in February and Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong in May, the Vinexposium Group is thrilled to head to New York City for Vinexpo America. The post We’re Getting Ready for Vinexpo, 2024 appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Get ready New York!

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this feature, we delve into the world of libations, exploring the trends that are set to define spirits in 2024, according to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Current trends in wine or spirits that people can expect to see around the New Year include low-ABV and non-alcoholic spirits and RTDs. “Low-

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 6, 2024

Argentina continues to be an outstanding source of wines that hit well above their price point. Today we are looking at 6 wines, all made by winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti with grapes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. This is a big wine, but it is also quite nuanced, and its flavors come together nicely.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching, which means coolers around the country will soon be filled with rosés and crisp white wines to fend off the season’s inevitable heat. But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? So what makes a red wine chillable?

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This issue celebrates our 2024 BevX Award winners, the best in beverage! We also cover trends in the brandy/Cognac category; cannabis beverages, reviews of the best wines our panel tasted this year, What I’m Drinking Now, and more. Subscribe to Cheers The post Winter 2024 appeared first on Cheers.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. Daniel Lukin-Beck, general manager of Vinum Imports , which has specialized in wines from the country for more than 20 years, offered an introduction in our “5 to Try” column.

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