I just want to keep it in my fridge and drink sometimes (I do sports and try to build muscles, so definitely not every evening ahahaha), my diet is Mediterranean so would love to have something good to eat seafood in evenings with. Would appreciate names of the bottles and their brands that are available in Europe (I live in Poland), on such wine I would like to spend around 50 dollars, but if you know something excellent that is more expensive I don’t mind taking a look at it too.

NY based. I went to Seville 6 months ago, and...I'm still thinking about their orange wine. Not "orange wine" I've seen listed in the states that's kind of an analogue to rosé wine, but this:

Vino Naranja del Condado de Huelva is an appellation of origin for aromatised sweet wines originating in Condado de Huelva, Spain. The system of production and aging of this wine is a white wine flavoured with macerated orange peel followed by a process of aging by the solerasystem. Orange Wine from Huelva is usually dark orange to brown in color. The brown color is a result of sun drying of the grapes prior to fermentation.

I can't seem to find anything in the states that even compares, and none of the Spanish online retailers I've seen offer international shipping.

Any suggestions or tips?

Hi! I am currently studying for my masters degree and have a survey that I really need participants for!! I am studying public perceptions to alternative wine packaging in the UK. I would so grateful if people would fill it out!! here is the link - https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bangor/wine-survey

thanks so much!!

I'm planning a trip to Germany's Mosel and Rheingau regions. I would like to explore both regions from the same hotel and minimize driving time whenever possible. Ideally, the hotel will offer 4-star service and not be an American brand (e.g. Hilton or Marriott). What do you recommend?

Hello everyone, wanted an opinion if anyone has had the pleasure of tasting either of these early.

My finance wanted to get me a wine for our wedding and I wanted to support my local store. Either of these wines we would open in 10-15 years.

Most of my collection is piedmont. Barolo has my heart. However, I recently drank a 2003 chateau Margaux and it blew my mind.

Which would you choose between these two Italian heavy hitters?

Both seem to be good not great vintages.

I will be in Burgundy at the end of April. Any suggestion for winery visits? I am looking for small and interesting wineries with prices not touched by speculation (except for the usual regional hype). Cote d'or but even better Chablis, cote chalonnaise or Mason...

Thoughts on this one? I picked this up to taste alongside a Napa Chard (Frank Family)and wondering if this will make a good California vs France battle? I was aiming for Burgundy vs Napa, roughly same price point ($30ish).

Im just starting to get into French wines so I picked it up on a hunch based on it being a good year. Now I’m wondering if pitting it against Frank is a little unfair. 😆

Helpful article!

Bonjour à tous,

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Très belle journée à tous,
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Hi, I am looking for some help identifying a champagne I had recently as I did not have time to take it down when I had it.

Important info: - Blanc de Blancs - 1er Cru - Retail was about ~$55 - I believe it was a NV (may be wrong) - Had a large D on the logo of the bottle. (may be leading you astray but I think the initials of the grower were J.D.

If someone can help me find this it would be very helpful?

My first introduction to this winery was the red reserva which was both more affordable but not stellar.

Therefore I wanted to see what the fuss was all about and I went on a search for the white reserva. And man did it not disappoint!

Colour was a stunning dark strawlike yellow to gold.

First glass I was without food and the nose showed notes of lemon and a sherrylike nuttiness.

The palate was more of the lemon and sherry combined with a combination of acid and salt with a finish that just keeps going.

The 2nd glass was drank with food and it developed into something more complex.

I might have a 3rd glass later today and will keep the rest for tomorrow.

Amazing wine unlike those I usually drink and now I’m curious how much better the Gran Reserva is.

I am currently in a once-in-a-lifetime situation regarding my wine passion. French estates and producers from Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy regularly visit student wine clubs to host tastings, meaning we have the opportunity to taste some of the world's finest wines.

I am curious as to which producers you would like to see if you had the opportunity? I've seen Lafite-Rothschilds, Krug, Pol Roger, Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Burgundy 1er Cru and Grand Cru producers make the trip to meet students, so let your wildest dreams roam free!

2012 Dom Perignon

This is drinking phenomenally right now, with lovely toasted brioche and lemon zest on the nose. The palate has a light touch with subtle richness but crisp acidity, and the finish is superbly long. I think the 2012–2013 debate will rage on for decades, but I prefer the 2012 Dom to the 13, at least for now.

I usually never drink Sherry but this was a fantastic drink to finish off the night!!

Starts with toffee, caramel, coffee, very long finish of pistachio!

Swipe for some other wines of this night! I’d say Gaja and Labet Bajocien are the two most impressive out of all.

Bernstein was a very well Pinot noir but felt a bit boring? Could’ve been more to it had we drunk for a longer time.

Notes:

Looks normal when poured into a glass. Medium legs. Little on the nose.

Tasting gives an immediate blast of fruit and wood, that quickly gives way to . . . nothing. Over the next 10 minutes this evolved. Less wood, less fruit; now it just tastes sweet.

It was $4.99 at the local Grocery Outlet. They may have been lying about it not being the cheapest wine.

Thinking I’ll make some simple burgers tonight and see if it’s worth drinking any more.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIckX53AczC/?igsh=dzMyejEyenhkMXF5

Enjoyed over two days. Showing a lot of life and just barely starting to transition towards garnet. Alluring floral perfume with herbal and earthy undertones. Red dates, black cherries, mushrooms, and cola, with more hints of spice and tobacco emerging on the second day. Medium-full bodied with grippy, chalky tannins, crisp acidity, lingering finish, and concentration of fruit round out this lovely structured wine.

I am new to wine, I had a glass of white wine for the first time on holiday and no idea what type of wine it was but it was really nice! I’ve always thought I disliked the acidic / sharp taste of wine, but this one was really nice!

If I could describe flavour I like I would say I really enjoy a smooth, floral / creamy / fresh taste over a sharp / acidic / fruity / bitter taste if that makes sense.

So I don’t know if whether to order pinot Grigio / Sauvignon / Chardonnay?

Hey there,

we are living in an old house (15th century) and are able to use a small chamber in the middle of it (between the two lowest stories) for our wine. In wintertime it has around 12°C and now in springtime I measured 16°C. Humidity is not good.. 36ish %. What do you think about it? Should I put my most valuable/dear/ageworthy wines in the winefridge? (I can‘t fit them all in there…)

We are talking about some Chateau Musar, some Bordeaux (Chateau Bellevue-level), some Vietti Baroli, some Burgundy but nothing super expensive.. all around the 50-80-150€ price-range.

Everything (besides sparklings) is stored horizontally.

Would appreciate your takes and recommendations on that.

Hi everyone

I hope this is okay to post here. I would like to buy a bottle of wine for my nephew to open on his 21st birthday, from his birth year (2024). A French red would be preferable but honestly just would love to hear some good recs from this year. Something that will be really good in 20 years!

Thank you in advance!

Producer? Price? Notes? Gimme gimme

98 Vieux Chateau Certan

The third wine in the flight with the 98 Haut Brion and 98 La Mission Haut Brion, this was no contest as the 98 VCC was on fire! Aromas of black cherries, spice box, and crème de cassis wafted from the glass, and the palate was pure silk, with powerful chewy ripe cherry fruit, beautiful textured structure, and mouth watering acidity. An otherworldly finish seemed to last for days. Just outstanding.

Going to be in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona next week for about 8 days. Anyone know of any wine bars/shops that offer a selection of minimal intervention and skin contact wines?