Author: Vinum Vine
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South Australia, the core of Australian wine, boasts iconic regions, renowned wineries, and ancient vines. With 100+ grape varieties in 18 regions, it offers a diverse scene—from Barossa’s history to Adelaide Hills’ innovation.
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“This bottle was designed to honor Agapito Rico, an important figure in the DO of Jumilla Spain. He was a pioneer in achieving quality wines in this region. The grape that is grown in this land is the Monastrell, a strong flavored grape suitable for arid areas. Agapito is an expert in cultivating wine and…
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Lawrence of virtuous father virtuous son,Now that the fields are dank, and ways are mire,Where shall we sometimes meet, and by the fireHelp waste a sullen day; what may be wonFrom the hard season gaining: time will runOn smoother till Favonius reinspireThe frozen earth; and clothe in fresh attireThe lily and rose, that neither sowed…
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The newest addition to Bath’s food and drink scene has opened its doors. Marty Grant and Richard Knighting, the brainchild behind Corkage on Walcot Street have opened their second site in the city. Corkage, Chapel Row opens today (Friday 11th August 2017) creating nine jobs for local people. The original Corkage was opened on Walcot Street…
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At the foot of Box Hill sits this 627-acre estate, which you can explore from aboard the 4×4-pulled sightseeing train. A 50 minutes tour takes visitors to the most scenic viewpoints while a recorded commentary explains more about the vine-to-wine process. The transport turns into a festive-themed Santa Express from late November. There are two…
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Vagabond Victoria Unit 17, 77 Buckingham Palace Rd.London Vagabond, the relaxed wine bar located in the Business District on Colmore Row in Birmingham, is the home of exploring wines and self-pouring. With unique self-pour machines and shelf talkers with tasting notes as a guide, guests can simply tap a card to taste a wide selection…
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The wineries along Portugal’s huge Douro river are most famous for producing grapes for port, but there’s much more than fortified grapes being poured at this azelujo-tiled room a Southwark railway arch. The all-Portuguese list takes in the length and breadth of this sometimes undervalued producing country, with many rare bottles. Bar Douro also happens to…
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Lisbon, Portugal | This bar in the trendy Chiado neighborhood, from one of Portugal’s oldest wine producers, offers a glimpse into the thrilling Portuguese viticulture scene. Come to get good grasp of the thrilling Portuguese wine scene and try some equally impressive food in a buzzy atmosphere that puts the spotlight on one of Portugal’s…
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The ‘Wolf of Wine” Mr. Germaine Stone got some Cru Luv… Snoop Dogg got some 19 Crimes Cali Rose… And DJ Khaled got some ‘kosher’ Moscato… Yes, Hip Hop can sell wine! Because it make you look smart! Because it’s for everybody! Have a glass, and Flava Flav will show you how he does it!
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah | Dubai
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L’ami intime (The Intimate Friend) by Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte$64 million at Christie’s on February 3, 2024.
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It’s difficult to sumarized in a few lines, the long and passionate history of the estate, it could be entitled “Once upon a time Château Margaux”. Known since the XII century as “La Mothe de Margaux” (the Margaux mound) and, at that time, it didn’t have any vines. The old name didn’t happen by chance;…
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One of Portugal’s most endearing slices is the Douro River Valley, the winding, terraced region that produces the country’s beloved port wine. Unlike the Rhine, Loire, and many of Europe’s great rivers, the Douro was never a strategic military location. So, rather than castles and stony ramparts, visitors encounter farms and sleepy villages. The only…
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New energy, a return to indigenous grape varieties, and experimental techniques make it high time to explore the full spectrum of Lebanon’s wines. Among industry-favorite wine producers like Champagne Jacques Selosse, López de Heredia, and Giuseppe Rinaldi, all from famous wine regions, there is often one outlier: Chateau Musar, a Lebanese wine producer that has…
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Italy has lost its cherished crown as the world’s biggest wine producer. This year has been challenging for winemakers in Italy causing production to fall by 12 per cent compared to 2022. Extreme weather conditions and fungal diseases have ravaged vineyards causing output to drop below 44 million hectolitres in 2023. Winemakers are expecting the smallest…
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Sitting pretty in the Shaw Centre penthouse, wine bar 67 Pall Mall finally opens its doors after a four-year delay (exacerbated by the pandemic). The members-only bar is spread over level 27 and 28, with a commanding view of Orchard Road and an elegant interior done in a Shanghai art deco style. Expect to find…
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