67 Pall Mall’s Post

New year sometimes means...detox. But this doesn´t mean giving up your favorite treat! A glass of Garnacha wine. The latest trends in the sector show that consumers are demanding wines with no alcohol and the wineries are definitely putting their efforts into meeting this. Here are some new options for wine 0,0 to try: -My perfect match by Bodegas San Alejandro , fresh, vibrant and sparkling. -Monasterio de las viñas by Grandes Vinos, this line includes white, rosé and red. A selection of vineyards, top-quality Garnacha for the production of very fresh and aromatic wines. - Julietta by Bodegas San Valero, this line includes white sparkling and rosé, both fresh, bubbly and alcohol-free. What do you think of these wines 0,0? #Wine00 #Garnacha

📝 A fascinating wine from Sardinia, with aromas of smoke and oyster shell, herby flavors and bright fruit, great freshness and a long finish. This would make for a magical pairing with sushi or oysters. 🍷 This is the tasting note elaborated by our jury for the selected wine of IOLEI WINERY.
 #5StarWines2024 #WineWithoutWalls2024 #5StarWinestheBook #ItalianWine #VinoItaliano

Discover the rich history and modern revival of Armenia’s Areni wine, one of the world’s oldest grape varieties, with W. Blake Gray. Despite centuries of challenges, Armenia has nurtured Areni into a unique, elegant wine. Tasting like a smooth, fruit-forward Pinot Noir, Areni shines in the Vayots Dzor region, where the cooler climate enables the crafting of exceptional, high-quality wines. Learn about dedicated winemakers like Zorik Gharibian and Paul Hobbs, who produce stunning wines, from rich, velvety smooth reds to spicy, complex varieties aged in amphorae. Read the article from Wine-Searcher: https://lnkd.in/eAxJNaWS

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.

Smallest wine region in France the Jura About a 7.5-hour drive from Utrecht we find the smallest wine region in France, the Jura. One that is often skipped, partly because it is literally in the shadow of Burgundy. The Jura Mountains are wedged between Burgundy and the Swiss border and are named after the Mesozoic period. The wine-growing zone is located on the first hills of the Jura. Not surprisingly, the wines show some similarity to Burgundy, but also to Swiss wines. But there are also distinctive wines. Think of the vin jaune, vin de paille or Macvin de Jura. Guyot pruning The Guyot pruning method gives a relatively low yield but the quality of the grapes is great. Although the result of this pruning is good, the method is relatively easy. Wine regions Roughly speaking, the Jura, the smallest wine region in France, can be divided into one region and three sub-appellations. But it also has three product appellations. It has only 2,000ha of wine growing area. https://lnkd.in/estdEuwa

Today Ali writes up a ton of great, ready-to-enjoy Côtes du Rhône reds, as well as some structured, age-worthy cru wines. He tells us, 'across the board, Rhône's southern crus largely turned out good-quality wines in 2023. Cairanne, Lirac and Rasteau were arguably the pick, with balanced and attractive wines aplenty. Lirac as usual is a difficult one to generalise about as there are many different house styles being produced, largely as there are many wines there produced by wineries that have invested from outside, especially from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rasteau was largely good with juicy, suave and soft wines that will give pleasure. Much the same can be said of Côtes du Rhône and Villages, 2023 is a year that these more entry-level wines will give pleasure in their youth.' https://lnkd.in/gnSeP4qD

in a Decanter first I bring you the Decanter Top 50 US Wines. This is a 3 part story with wines 50-31 up first.

Interesting Pinot Noir tasting It's been a while, but the time had finally come. This time we decided to organize a tasting around Pinot Noir from various interesting regions. Pinot Noir is a versatile, generally cool-climate grape that can often give a good expression of the terroir. Naturally, Pinot Noir is queen in Burgundy, where we can find the very best wines. Martin Schwarz – Spätburgunder-Portugieser 2017 The small region of Saxony is located in deep Germany. Here we find the Martin Schwarz vineyard with 6 hectares of vineyards on the steep slopes along the Saxon Wine Route. Wine management here is completely manual, partly because of the steep slopes. Bernard Rion Beaune 2020 It was in 1896 that the history of Domaine Armelle and Bernard Rion began. It was founded in Vosne Romanée and since then the know-how has been passed on from generation to generation. The 3rd generation of winemakers has now taken over and they are working the 9.5 hectares of vines in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. https://lnkd.in/eCDF7kBP

What makes us so amazed by very old #bottles? Considering we have stored them properly (as well as prior guardians), we can only be in awe when they still taste delicious and please our #palates. The age of the relics in this video defies any old #finewine bottle contest. These were part of a jaw dropping historical, and certainly -once in a lifetime for a happy few - tasting which happened a month ago in Provence. There are so many things we can respect in old bottles that it’s hard to list them all here. For me the main 3 things I’m passionate about them are: - nature: how wine is a living and changing thing which can live for centuries and still taste awesome. - human artistry: how the winemaker intended the wine to become in the future. - palate delight: old wines have unique smells and taste and can express incredible secondary aromas and new balances impossible to find in new wines, expressing a mix of terroir and winemaking decisions. Only problem is to get invited to such tastings… Courtesy of François Audouze, founder of the “Academie des vins anciens”, who shared this video and whom you can follow on his Instagram account where he pops amazing old bottles.

It’s amazing how life can take you on unexpected and rewarding paths. From ending my career in high-technology, where I was fortunate to contribute to innovations that made navigation accessible in the palms of our hands at NAVTEQ, to now thriving in the hospitality industry, creating memorable experiences for others—it’s been an incredible ride. The shift may seem unconventional, but the core values remain the same: leveraging technology, creativity, and human connection to solve challenges and enrich lives. In tech, it was about helping people get where they needed to go; in hospitality, it’s about ensuring their journey is unforgettable. I’m grateful for the lessons, the mentors, and the opportunities that have shaped this journey. It’s a reminder that the skills we acquire and the passions we follow can come together in surprising ways to create new and fulfilling chapters. To anyone considering a leap into something new: trust the journey, embrace the growth, and stay open to where your skills and passions might lead. In the interim, cook up some recipes from our Blog https://lnkd.in/gDiFR-bs #CareerJourney #TechnologyToHospitality #EmbraceChange #Gratitude #InnovationAndCreativity