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Review: Baldacci 2021 Proprietary Red Blend and 2022 Chardonnay Carneros

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This is an incredibly well-balanced and clean Chardonnay that could easily be enjoyed as an aperitif with friends on a cooler evening. A- / $70 baldaccivineyards.com The post Review: Baldacci 2021 Proprietary Red Blend and 2022 Chardonnay Carneros appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

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wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs. Helmed by longtime friends Miranda Brown and Lauren Clark, the shop also sells amaro, aperitifs, and snacks like cheese and charcuterie boards, and hosts rotating events including tarot readings and food truck pop ups. You’ll be sure to leave with a good story and a great wine.

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Drink of the Week: Bonny Doon Carbon Nay Rosé Wine

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In 2021, Alois Legeder, a biodynamic producer in Alto Adige, Italy , created a glass bottle that weighs 420 grams (a little less than a pound). California’s Tablas Creek Vineyard started putting its renowned wines in lightweight bottles back in 2010, a change that general manager Jason Haas says has saved the company some $2.2

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Loews Launches ‘Free Spirited’ Beverages

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No-ABV options include the Boulevard of Broken Dreams at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, a barrel-aged Boulevardier made with Lyre’s whiskey, Aperitif Rosso and Italian Orange. launched its Zero Proof, Zero Judgment beverage program in 2021. The Pineapple-Matcha-Jito at Live! More hotel chains now offer no-/low-alcohol beverages.

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Review: Wines of Charles Krug, 2024 Releases

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A- / $23 2021 Charles Krug Chardonnay Carneros – Amazingly balanced chardonnay from the southern Sonoma Carneros region, this wine hits all the high points one wants in the varietal: fresh apple butter, lemon curd, coconut milk, and light lashings of vanilla — its oak kept in check. Summer’s here.

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Our Favorite Wines We Drank in 2023

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96) Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2021 (CA) More than 50 years farming the famed Carneros region decidedly gives you a leg up in producing world-class wines. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay 2021 (CA) Kristen Barnhisel works her magic with chardonnay. While it seemed perfect, it probably has at least 10 more years to develop. What a treat! ($800).

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which One Wine Is on Your Holiday Wish List?

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It’s perfect for aperitif hour by the fireplace with salty, pungent cheeses, but would also pair beautifully with duck l’orange or even fresh, briny oysters.” This holiday, I’m asking Santa for a bottle of 2021 Beckham Creta Pinot Noir. ” —Leif Huckman, Beverage Director at INNESS , Accord, N.Y.

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