Wine investment funds are having a moment—again. After the collapse of several such funds a decade ago, triggered by the abrupt Chinese retreat from the luxury wine market, they are again coming on strong. While their methods differ, all wine funds project a common message: It’s smart to augment your traditional portfolio of stocks and
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Chef Russell Klein of Award of Excellence winner Meritage in St Paul, Minn. shares a simple crispy salmon recipe that’s dressed up with melted leeks and drizzled with classic French beurre blanc sauce. Wine Spectator’s Hilary Sims explains why a buttery white Burgundy pairs well with this rich, creamy and slightly tangy dish.
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Our favorite ‘workhorse’ blanco tequila for your home bar. Cimarrón Tequila from Atotonilco, Jalisco is distilled from hillside agave grown at 4,620′ elevation, where plant sugars reach an average of 24-26° Brix. A low-pressure, slow agave roast creates Cimarrón’s bright, forward flavor, and fermentation is entirely natural using winemakers’ yeast. Purchase at Winex: https://www.winex.com/catalog/product/view/id/27283/s/cimarron-blanco-tequila/
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Another Killer Cab from Grand Napa Vineyards, located in the heart of Rutherford, near the foot of Mt. St. John in the Mayacamas mountain range. wineexpress.com/grand-napa-2017-cabernet-sauvignon-reserve-napa-valley Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WineExpress/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineexpress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WineExpress
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2019 McManis Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California This time, Carolyn Evans-Hammond reveals a wine made by a family-owned producer with estate-grown fruit from certified sustainable vineyards. The result is a delicious wine that delivers honest value. Ask your retailer today about this wine.    Carolyn Evans-Hammond is a seasoned wine critic and best-selling author. And she’s
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Fred Franzia, co-founder of Bronco Wine Company and the man known for turning Charles Shaw, aka “Two Buck Chuck,” into a nationwide phenomenon, has died at age 79. “Bronco Wine Company is truly saddened by the passing of its founder and CEO, Fred Franzia,” read a statemenet issued by the company. According to a letter to
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Are you one of those who tend to be overwhelmed or confused when a conversation shifts to the topic of wines? In less than 6 minutes, this video will give you a basic yet comprehensive understanding on the types of wines that are widely available. Have you always wanted to learn about wines but struggled
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Dr. Franz Werner Michel of Domdechant-Werner discusses how to pair an Auslese level Riesling and under what circumstances he serves such wines at his estate. Dr. Michel was the long time head of the German Wine Institute and his estae has been a member of the VDP for eighty years. Ask a Winemaker sat with
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2018 Bonterra Chardonnay, California On this episode, Carolyn Evans-Hammond reveals a wine that’s good for the vineyard, the planet, and your conscience. This widely available Californian Chardonnay is organic, well-balanced and well-made. Carolyn Evans-Hammond is a seasoned wine critic and best-selling author. And she’s always on a mission to find you your next great wine. Connect with Carolyn
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#jurawines #juraregion #vinjaune Jura is the most underrated wine region in France in my option. Is located in between Burgundy and Switzerland on the Eastern part of France. The region is divided into five main subregions including Arbois (famous for their red wines), Côtes du Jura, which is found from north to south; L’Etoile, featuring
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Washington State’s wine community is grappling with the loss of respected winemaker Ross Andrew Mickel. The 47-year-old, along with his wife and young son, were among 10 people who were lost on Sept. 4 when a seaplane crashed near Whidbey Island in Washington State’s Puget Sound, just north of Seattle. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended
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Sweet Tokaji Aszú is one of the greatest wines in the world. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/uQP3n_rOMXs Wines featured in this episode: Szepsy, Tokaji Aszú 2017 🎉 Get your Coravin system: https://share.exoticwinetravel.com/coravin-model-six ✍ Related Article: #bestwine #greatwine #reaction ▬▬▬ 👋 Join the Exotic Wine Travel community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/exoticwinetravel ▬▬▬ ✌SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE WINE VIDEOS
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It looks like Jean-Georges Vongerichten isn’t ready to stop growing his global restaurant empire. Fresh from opening his latest project in lower Manhattan, the dining/retail destination Tin Building, the France-born, New York-based chef and restaurateur announced in August that he would open a restaurant in L&L Holding Company’s new 47-story office building at 425 Park
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has acquired Oregon’s fast-growing A to Z Wineworks brand, as well as its sister label, Rex Hill, Wine Spectator has learned. Already the largest producer in Washington state, Ste. Michelle (SMWE) now has a dominant footprint in Oregon as well. The purchase, when combined with SMWE’s existing Oregon winery, Erath, brings
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