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A Great Italian White Wine Family Loses Their Leader, Leaving His Daughter To Take The Reins

Posted on March 24, 2023 by damewine

Big cast-iron buildings that housed grandiose loft spaces with huge casement windows surrounded by cobblestone streets took one to another world, as it was not that far from the hustle and bustle of a dizzying amount of activity. The New … Continue reading →

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Super Star Tuscan Wine Unveils 2020 Vintage, And Experiences, For The First Time, Perfection For All Grape Varieties

Posted on March 23, 2023 by damewine

The pragmatic winemaker was astonished as he stood in the middle of a picturesque vineyard in Bolgheri’s enchanting wine-grape growing area in Tuscany. One would think that the man was awestruck by the sheer beauty of the place but that … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Saved Cartier Is Now Saving An Ancient Wine Estate

Posted on March 22, 2023 by damewine

That dreadful anxiety started to rear its ugly head as the European woman got closer to her destination but seeing the various shades of green that went on forever, only momentarily broken up by the mountain peaks, gave her the … Continue reading →

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Winemaker Of Historic Wine Estates In Tuscany And The Mentors That Inspired Him To Make Great Wine

Posted on March 5, 2023 by damewine

There was no better place to be for the young Italian boy than sitting next to his grandfather, who was playing cards and sharing his homemade wine with his friends, in the Abruzzo region of Italy as there was always … Continue reading →

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Former Top Hollywood Executive’s Napa Wines Display Qualities Of A Highly Successful, Classic Movie

Posted on February 12, 2023 by damewine

The juxtaposition of the elegance and charm of Paris, with its limestone buildings accented by intricate wrought iron balconies, with the chaotic traffic fueled by aggressive drivers didn’t faze the American executive in the back of a taxi as it … Continue reading →

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Italian Wine Producer Reminisces About Past Truffle Hunts In New York City’s Central Park

Posted on January 23, 2023 by damewine

As a group of people were led by a very enthusiastic dog, they were sometimes distracted by the diverse natural beauty of their surroundings – gentle slopes that were accented by a range of colorful autumn trees one minute and … Continue reading →

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2 Million Wine Bottles In The Cellar Of One Of The Most Prestigious Italian Wine Producers

Posted on January 6, 2023 by damewine

The antique lights, with their long necks connected to the otherworldly vaulted ceilings, gave a soft, warm glow to the never-ending wine barrels lining the stone walls. All those Slavonian oak casks filled with delicious wines emitted the most intoxicating … Continue reading →

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$1,000 Bottle Of Champagne Demonstrates Bollinger As A Pinot Noir Fine Wine Specialist

Posted on January 5, 2023 by damewine

Roasted hazelnuts, dried lilacs and honeysuckle soared through the air as the aromatics emanated from the glass to thrill and excite the intended drinker. As the wine caressed the palate, flavors of cranberry tart and baked golden apples with hints … Continue reading →

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Top Wine Vintages Explored To Celebrate 2nd Growth Bordeaux Producer’s 100th Anniversary

Posted on January 4, 2023 by damewine

On the Left Bank of the Bordeaux wine region live the prominent First Growths of the 1855 classification, when producers like Lafite and Latour were carved into history as the fine wines that all others would aspire to reach. Even … Continue reading →

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An Imprisoned Man’s Resilience Keeps Hope Alive For Wines In Southern Portugal

Posted on January 3, 2023 by damewine

The fun and uplifting accordion music made people spontaneously dance around as the delicious smells of lamb stew and sausages filled the room. Wives and husbands broke out in song singing old traditional melodies, reminding themselves of their children as … Continue reading →

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