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Ever wondered how to build a Wine Collection? 🤔 To create a thoughtful wine collection, consider the following approach: Grapes or Blends You Love Start with wines made from your favorite grape varieties or blends, whether it’s a classic Pinot Noir or an intriguing Bordeaux blend. Regions You Prefer Focus on wines from regions that resonate with you—whether it’s the elegance of Burgundy, the richness of Napa Valley, or the vibrancy of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Production Philosophy You Appreciate Decide if you prefer organic, biodynamic, or conventionally produced wines. Supporting wineries that align with your values can add meaning to your collection. Producers You Admire Highlight the work of producers whose wines consistently impress you or who have a style you enjoy exploring. Vintages You Treasure Collect wines from standout years or vintages that hold personal significance. Vintage diversity also showcases how wine evolves with time. While these guidelines aren’t set in stone, they provide a solid framework to structure your collection and understand your preferences. By David Nagy, DipWSET

Is every bottle of wine a "personal statement" from its winemaker? Should it be...? I got curious about this question in advance of tasting Naidu Wines from Raghni Naidu in Sonoma, whose personal narrative provides compelling food for thought. Today's new post over on Forbes offers some perspective on tasting wines as "self-standers," and tasting them in the context of their origin. Please have a look. https://lnkd.in/e_eERZMy

Chilean Wines Boundaries Agapes By Garces Silva Sometimes, you stumble upon hidden gems right in front of you. In my case, this wine was a true lucky find. It’s a special wine, produced in small batches of just 1,100 bottles (70cl). The grape variety is 100% Sauvignon blanc from Leyda and San Antonio. But what really sets this wine apart is how it’s made. They barrel-age it and use the Solera system to add complexity and character. Give this wine a rich, intense gold color with notes of oxidation and oak. It’s smooth and well-structured, the wine remind to a “Jerez” but it’s made right here in Chile, at a unique vineyard that’s always pushing the boundaries of cool-climate wines.

Colore by BIBI GRAETZ is one of the new Italian wines that is trying to jump into fine wine category. For sure it’s a very challenging aim to go for it using little known Ansonica grape. How many good wines do we know from Ansonica aka Insolia? 🤔The small, 80-year-old vineyard on the small island of Giglio. The vines stand on a bed of rocks and granite sand less than 50 metres from the sea. The wine is very delicate and even boring in the nose, with complexity on the palate. Oranges, lemon zest. sea salinity, dried herbs. Interesting to observe how this wine will perform on the market.

Life lessons from an old winemaker. Discover how winemaking principles can guide your personal growth. Learn to cultivate yourself like a fine wine for a richer, more fulfilling life outside of the winery.

Navigating the world of German wines can be a delightful journey into one of the world's most celebrated wine cultures. Whether you're a budding sommelier or a wine enthusiast, understanding German wine terminology is key to appreciating the richness of these wines