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James Sucklingâs top-scoring Bordeaux 2023 wines - Liv-ex
· James Suckling has published his Bordeaux 2023 scores and tasting notes. His six top-scoring wines all received 99-100 points. According to Suckling, the 2023 vintage boasted âsome of the brightest and liveliest red Bordeaux [he has] tasted in yearsâ. In comparison to the 2022s, the 2023s are âso Bordeaux in their nature, with their ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bordeaux 2023 Preliminary Vintage Report and Reviews from Barrel
· The other good news is for lovers of âclassicâ Bordeaux wines. 2023 has revealed itself in the form of lighter-weight styles, around 13.5% or below on the Left Bank and mostly below 14.5% on the Right Bank, delivering predominately savory/earthy/minerally characters while downplaying the juicy-fruit expression that dominates the styles of 2018, 2019, and 2022.
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2023 Wine Vintage Report, Bordeaux | Vintage Wines & Spirits
· 2023 Baron Philippe De Rothschild Mouton Cadet X Pierre Bio Merlot Bordeaux France . Vintage quality: Good. Current condition: Not ready. For Bordeaux, the 2023 vintage is looking promising, despite an unpredictable growing season, especially in the lead-up to En Primeur.. Up and down weather was the order of the day, with the growing season beginning in relatively balmy conditions that were ...
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Lidl wine tour Top Lidl wines to buy this May - Decanter
· Lidlâs Spring Wine Tour. The new Spring Wine Tour has just hit the shelves, and will be on sale until the next (Italian-themed) Wine Tour goes on sale on 30 May (while stocks last). It has no geographical theme, but includes wines overwhelmingly from around Europe, plus a lone representative from the New World (a Central Otago Pinot Noir).
5 days ago
Serious 2023 Bordeaux at Pichon Baron, Elegant ... - Wine Spectator
· Bordeaux's annual en primeur tastings have begun, when the most recent vintage is tasted for the first time.Wine Spectator's James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2023 wines from barrel at some of the region's top estates and sharing his tasting notes.At Château Pichon Baron in Pauillac, he finds cellarworthy Cabernet, and a classically-styled dessert wine from Sauternes.
6 days ago
2023 Bordeaux First Impressions - Vinum Fine Wines
· Donât get me wrong: 2023 is no 2019 or 2016; it is not a great vintage, but I prefer many wines to their 2022 and 2020 counterparts. There are individual 2023s that I found absolutely compelling â I will be excited to add these to my own cellar and hope to be able to recommend them with enthusiasm to my friends and clients.
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2023 Bordeaux Is a 'Cabernet Vintage' at Château Beychevelle
· A 'Cabernet Vintage' at Bordeaux's Château Beychevelle. The 2023 Bordeaux barrel tastings begin with a strong lineup of Cabernet- and Merlot-based reds from St.-Julien's Beychevelle. Château Beychevelle got a new winemaking facility in 2016. Bordeaux's annual en primeur tastings have begun, when the most recent vintage is tasted for the first ...
2023
Apr 23, 2024
Wine Ratings - Wine Spectator
· 390,000+ expert wine ratings from Wine Spectator, with full reviewsâtasting notes, score, price and when to drink. Plus, Top 100 Wines of the Year, best value wines, vintage charts, exclusive editors' picks and cellar management tools.
6 days ago
Best Value Wine 2023
James Sucklingâs top-scoring Bordeaux 2023 wines - Liv-ex
· James Suckling has published his Bordeaux 2023 scores and tasting notes. His six top-scoring wines all received 99-100 points. According to Suckling, the 2023 vintage boasted âsome of the brightest and liveliest red Bordeaux [he has] tasted in yearsâ. In comparison to the 2022s, the 2023s are âso Bordeaux in their nature, with their ...
Apr 23, 2024
Serious 2023 Bordeaux at Pichon Baron, Elegant ... - Wine Spectator
· Wine Spectator's James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2023 wines from barrel at some of the region's top estates and sharing his tasting notes. At Château Pichon Baron in Pauillac, he finds cellarworthy Cabernet, and a classically-styled dessert wine from Sauternes. ... Best value wines and winery intel. Subscribe today. More bordeaux ...
6 days ago
Bordeaux 2023 Preliminary Vintage Report and Reviews from Barrel
· The other good news is for lovers of âclassicâ Bordeaux wines. 2023 has revealed itself in the form of lighter-weight styles, around 13.5% or below on the Left Bank and mostly below 14.5% on the Right Bank, delivering predominately savory/earthy/minerally characters while downplaying the juicy-fruit expression that dominates the styles of 2018, 2019, and 2022.
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Lidl wine tour Top Lidl wines to buy this May - Decanter
· As well as these 10 recommendations, weâve included in the mix three wines from the core range that were shown at the same press tasting and which stood out for the quality and value on offer. If you only buy one white from the core range this spring, make a beeline for the new, 2023 vintage of the Picpoul de Pinet , vibrant and lemony, perfect for drinking over the coming summer season.
5 days ago
Bordeaux En Primeur 2023 Vintage: A Huge Opportunity? | Cult Wines
· The Bordeaux 2023 vintage looks set to be the best opportunity to purchase En Primeur since the 2019 vintage (released 4 years ago). As our team embarks on our 14 th successive En Primeur trip, we have been reliably informed that prices could be reduced by approximately 30%.. Unlike previous En Primeur releases, we are expecting an early and quick campaign with many of the top wines releasing ...
Apr 23, 2024
Top Rated Red Wines 2023
Wine Ratings - Wine Spectator
· 390,000+ expert wine ratings from Wine Spectator, with full reviewsâtasting notes, score, price and when to drink. Plus, Top 100 Wines of the Year, best value wines, vintage charts, exclusive editors' picks and cellar management tools.
6 days ago
Lidl wine tour Top Lidl wines to buy this May - Decanter
· Lidlâs Spring Wine Tour. The new Spring Wine Tour has just hit the shelves, and will be on sale until the next (Italian-themed) Wine Tour goes on sale on 30 May (while stocks last). It has no geographical theme, but includes wines overwhelmingly from around Europe, plus a lone representative from the New World (a Central Otago Pinot Noir).
5 days ago
Bordeaux 2023 Preliminary Vintage Report and Reviews from Barrel
· The other good news is for lovers of âclassicâ Bordeaux wines. 2023 has revealed itself in the form of lighter-weight styles, around 13.5% or below on the Left Bank and mostly below 14.5% on the Right Bank, delivering predominately savory/earthy/minerally characters while downplaying the juicy-fruit expression that dominates the styles of 2018, 2019, and 2022.
1 day ago
2023 Bordeaux Is a 'Cabernet Vintage' at Château Beychevelle
· The 2023 Bordeaux barrel tastings begin with a strong lineup of Cabernet- and Merlot-based reds from St.-Julien's Beychevelle. Château Beychevelle got a new winemaking facility in 2016. Bordeaux's annual en primeur tastings have begun, when the most recent vintage is tasted for the first time.
2023
Apr 23, 2024
Top 100 Wine Spectator 2023
Serious 2023 Bordeaux at Pichon Baron, Elegant ... - Wine Spectator
Bordeaux's annual en primeur tastings have begun, when the most recent vintage is tasted for the first time.Wine Spectator's James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2023 wines from barrel at some of the region's top estates and sharing his tasting notes.At Château Pichon Baron in Pauillac, he finds cellarworthy Cabernet, and a classically-styled dessert wine from Sauternes.
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James Sucklingâs top-scoring Bordeaux 2023 wines - Liv-ex
James Suckling has published his Bordeaux 2023 scores and tasting notes. His six top-scoring wines all received 99-100 points. According to Suckling, the 2023 vintage boasted âsome of the brightest and liveliest red Bordeaux [he has] tasted in yearsâ. In comparison to the 2022s, the 2023s are âso Bordeaux in their nature, with their ...
2023 was a great year for British wines - foxburyfields.co.uk
WineGB said that top 25 per cent of vineyards recorded an average of 15.60 tonnes/-ha (6.31 tonnes/-acre) in 2023. Best four grapes. The top four grapes that performed really well, with the average of all vineyards almost reaching 10 tonnes per hectare, were Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier and Bacchus. Yields have also risen as more vines have ...
2023
Wine News & Opinions - Wine Spectator
Why Do We Love Wine in New Orleans? Because We Love Life. Over 230 wineries will be pouring some of their best at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour on April 26 in the Crescent City. Apr 23, 2024. Apr 19, 2024. The founder of the respected winery passed away; his family has also announced a new partnership with the Tommasi family of Valpolicella.
Best Wines In Supermarkets 2023
Lidl wine tour Top Lidl wines to buy this May - Decanter
· Lidlâs Spring Wine Tour. The new Spring Wine Tour has just hit the shelves, and will be on sale until the next (Italian-themed) Wine Tour goes on sale on 30 May (while stocks last). It has no geographical theme, but includes wines overwhelmingly from around Europe, plus a lone representative from the New World (a Central Otago Pinot Noir).
5 days ago
Supermarket wine offers: 25% off wine (April 2024)
· From Friday 26 April to 6 May 2024, Asda is running its buy 6 get 25% off deal. You need to buy six bottles or more of eligible wine at Asda and youâll get 25% off. It stacks with other discounted offers. Wines in the offer run from £5.50 to £47, so you could save up to £70.50 in this offer.
4 days ago
Best Shiraz wines to buy in 2024 | Evening Standard
· Best overall: St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2020 - £16, Tesco. Best for accessible complexity: Breaking Grounds Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 - £16.99, Naked Wines. Best for breathtaking balance ...
5 days ago
25% off wine: supermarket wine offers and cheap deals
· Tesco 25% off wine. You can get 25% off wine at Tesco when you buy 6 or more bottles. Running: Yes, Thursday 25 April â Monday 6 May 2024. Next predicted date: We predict the next Tesco wine offer will be at the end of May 2024. Bottles prices included in the deal start at £5.50, and customers can buy a maximum of 36 bottles on one go.
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Wine Ratings - Wine Spectator
· 390,000+ expert wine ratings from Wine Spectator, with full reviewsâtasting notes, score, price and when to drink. Plus, Top 100 Wines of the Year, best value wines, vintage charts, exclusive editors' picks and cellar management tools.
6 days ago
Best boxed wines for parties and festivals | Evening Standard
· Laylo Lot #2: Sauvignon Blanc. Laylo. Launched by founders Laura Rosenberger and Laura Riches to make boxed wine better, award-winning Laylo serves up a raft of favourites in a boxed format. Our ...
6 days ago
2023 Bordeaux First Impressions - Vinum Fine Wines
· Mother nature delivered a bountiful crop last year, so producers have more wine than usual to sell to a market not short of top Bordeaux. âEarly indications are that chateaux understand the market needs lower prices and there is a lot of very credible talk of wines being released at a 20-30% discount to last year.â
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2023 was a great year for British wines - foxburyfields.co.uk
· WineGB said that top 25 per cent of vineyards recorded an average of 15.60 tonnes/-ha (6.31 tonnes/-acre) in 2023. Best four grapes. The top four grapes that performed really well, with the average of all vineyards almost reaching 10 tonnes per hectare, were Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier and Bacchus. Yields have also risen as more vines have ...
2023
6 days ago
The Best Wine List For Thanksgiving For 2023
Wine Pairings for Smoked Turkey: A Delicious Journey for Your Palate
· Choose a wine that complements the overall flavor profile of your meal. Personal Preference Matters: Ultimately, the best wine pairing is the one that you enjoy the most. Donât be afraid to experiment and find the combination that tickles your taste buds. Choosing the right wine for smoked turkey can elevate your dining experience to new heights.
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10 Unusual Thanksgiving Wine Ideas To Liven Your Table
· In this article are 10 unusual thanksgiving wine ideas for you to celebrate with. Wine pairings for all courses of a thanksgiving meal are provided such as for starters ONEHOPE's California Sparkling Wine, Brilla! Prosecco DOC, and Brilla! Prosecco Rosé are good choices. The Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay Winemakers Release 2019, Fresh Vine Pinot Noir 2019, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 ...
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Troubled Times For Wine In 2023: Global Production And ... - Forbes
· In 2023, the world wine production declined by 10% to reach 237.3 million hectolitres. Most major wine countries experienced a very difficult year. France regained its position as the worldâs ...
4 days ago
Bordeaux 2023 Preliminary Vintage Report and Reviews from Barrel
· The other good news is for lovers of âclassicâ Bordeaux wines. 2023 has revealed itself in the form of lighter-weight styles, around 13.5% or below on the Left Bank and mostly below 14.5% on the Right Bank, delivering predominately savory/earthy/minerally characters while downplaying the juicy-fruit expression that dominates the styles of 2018, 2019, and 2022.
1 day ago
How to Craft a Standout, Profitable Wine List - Sommeliers Choice Awards
· The pricing of the wine matters. As a rule of thumb, the pricing markup at a restaurant is 2-3 times the actual bottle cost. That means that a $20 bottle of wine would be listed at anywhere from $40 to $60 on your menu â just about what most people are prepared to pay for a nice wine when they head out to a restaurant.
6 days ago
2023 Wine Vintage Report, Bordeaux | Vintage Wines & Spirits
· 2023 Baron Philippe De Rothschild Mouton Cadet X Pierre Bio Merlot Bordeaux France . Vintage quality: Good. Current condition: Not ready. For Bordeaux, the 2023 vintage is looking promising, despite an unpredictable growing season, especially in the lead-up to En Primeur.. Up and down weather was the order of the day, with the growing season beginning in relatively balmy conditions that were ...
2023
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What on earth can you expect from the Bordeaux 2023 releases?
· A lot more information will soon follow, once we have tasted our way through the 300 or so wines on our list, but in the meantime, and to receive all of our updates, please do register your interest using the link below. TAGS: 2023 Bordeaux En Primeur En primeur fine wine France vineyard visit; CATEGORY: 2023 Bordeaux En Primeur
4 days ago
How to Create a Regional Wine List that Customers will Love
· Most bottles of wine at a restaurant might be in the $50 to $60 range, but make sure you have some affordable $30 bottles of wine available, as well as some super-premium $200 wines. And, if you really want to demonstrate whatâs possible to sample from a particular region, you might add in a very limited production wine at over $1,000.
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