Tag: chardonnay
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Rediscover Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a ubiquitous grape variety and its popularity is undeniable; it is grown all over the wine producing world and produces a huge array of styles and personalities depending on the region, climate and terroir, where it is grown. It will always be most commonly associated with Burgundy, but in the 1980s plantings quadrupled around the ...
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Wine and Dine: Halibut with Brown Shrimps and Vierge Dressing
Wild Halibut is a real treat. Although available from March through to November, the very best fish appear in June in the cold waters of the North Eastern Atlantic. For this recipe ask your fishmonger for skin-on steaks cut from a from a large fish. This way you will get pieces of an even thickness which will cook at the same speed - the skin will...
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Wine of The Week: Sumaridge Chardonnay 2017
Wine of The Week: Sumaridge Chardonnay, Hemel en Aarden 2017 Why we love it... An exquisite Chardonnay bursting with freshness and beautifully balanced with a richly textured mouthfeel. The story of Sumaridge The Sumaridge Wine Estate in South Africa is proudly owned by the Bellingham-Turner family and is situated between two mountain ...
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Wine of The Week: Louis Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay 2020
Louis Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay, France 2020 Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. In 1979, they expanded their operation into the valley of the Ardèche river with its clay and limestone-based soils. It was chosen as the ideal location to produce top-quality ...
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Wine Trends: Our Predictions for 2023
What’s going up and what’s going down in the wine world in 2023? Read our predictions for the new year… Going up Quality new world Chardonnay Consumers are looking outside of Burgundy for their quality Chardonnay fix due to a run of short vintages leading to reduced yields, less availability, and an increase in prices. We recommend ...