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Wine storage and preservation form the art of wine collecting. Vintage wines are preserved for years, if not decades, with proper storage. Read our guide on: Proper Wine Storage in Wine Cellars: Managing Temperature, Humidity, and Vibrations. https://lnkd.in/g-FQgVev

Top Morgon Beaujolais: There is an unusual duality to a glass of Côte du Py, and with a simple whiff you’ll notice it: fruity yet savory, floral yet fierce, serious yet playful. Even semi-carbonic maceration — that unusual Beaujolais winemaking process that often smothers the orchestra of Gamay with pop music — can’t distort the brooding soul of this singular hill. So clear are these hallmarks, that not only has the Côte du Py long been seen as Morgon’s grandest vineyard, but it has come to define what we think Morgon is. At the foothill of the Cote du Py, there is the plot "Les Grands Cras", a terroir composed of blue granite in decomposition able to produce wines with a great complexity with and age-worthy difference. Come taste and compare these two remarkable reds from Beaujolais 🍷 🍷

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The sun is set to stay meaning there is one drink on everyone’s minds: rosé. Ranging from pale pinks to deeper berry-laden styles, rosé is both versatile and refreshing. But have you ever wondered how the captivating colour is achieved? Read our 3-minute blog to discover the three main techniques winemakers use to create your favourite rosés — they’re more complex than you might think! Link here: https://lnkd.in/e2-BBfPQ

From the vineyard to your glass, experience wine the authentic way with #Winelikes. Download and start your real wine journey today. #TrueWineExperience

From the vineyard to your glass, experience wine the authentic way with #Winelikes. Download and start your real wine journey today. #TrueWineExperience

“Wine makes blood”, as Florentines often say. Tuscany is an area rich in vineyards. The production and sale of wine was already strictly regulated in the Middle Ages, and a winegrowers' guild has existed here since 1288. No one but the guild members were allowed to sell wine. There was one small exception, however, for owners of vineyards who made wine on their land for themselves. Namely, non-members of the guild were only allowed to trade in "decanters" (or in Italian "a fiaschi") and only from a private house. In those days many influential Florentine families, such as the Antinori, owned vineyards and produced wine. What was the benefit of selling it privately? It's simple, wine destined for one's own cellar was not taxed on entry into the city. However, it was not such a simple task to organize "distribution points" inside the city walls. Times were turbulent, however, and the entrance to the properties was kept shut even during the day. As luck would have it, someone among the noble producers came up with the idea of a more convenient and secure way of selling wine - a small decanter-sized window carved into the outer wall of the palace, not far from the main entrance. A win-win situation, as the wine could be stored in a room next to the entrance, and it could be sold by the same servant who was supposed to watch the main gate. And it was a success. When the plague came to Florence in 1630, the sale of wine through the windows did not stop, although the coins now had to be thrown onto a special tray from where they were immediately sent for disinfection with vinegar. This was the medieval kilometer zero, from the producer directly to the buyer. By the 20th century, the tradition had gradually died out. But in 2020, at the height of the lockdown, bar and restaurant owners turned to the ancient tradition of "social distance" and began offering not only wine, but also coffee, gelatos and various drinks from those very medieval wine windows. An interesting tradition, isn’t it? *** Let us help you design your next trip around Italy. #aureatravelitaly #travelinspiration #italytravel #howitalyfeels

We are taking a few minutes from our hectic schedule through America’s PREMIER cool-climate region to share these vineyard views! This winemaking region possesses a few key similarities to the Mosel region of Germany: - A cool continental climate with very cold (sometimes freezing) winters, warm summers and a long, cool autumn. - Mosaics of soil types across the gentle to steeply-sloped vineyards oriented towards bodies of water, which help to moderate vineyard temperatures during extreme weather events (notably in winter). - The importance of Riesling, the cold-hardy Vitis vinifera grape variety which thrives in these very cold conditions. - A wide range of types and styles of wines produced, especially from Riesling; still and sparkling, from dry to medium to sweet (and even Ice Wine)! Can you guess the winemaking region we are visiting this week? Let us know in the comments. #riesling #winesoftheworld #alwayslearning #alwaystasting #tastesavoir #tasteknowledge

🍇 A Journey Through Time: The 8,000-Year-Old History of Wine 🍷 Did you know that wine has been shaping human culture for over 8,000 years? From the ancient vineyards of Georgia (yes, the country!) to the sophisticated estates of France and Italy, wine has always been more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of connection, celebration, and even spirituality. One of my favorite stories involves the evolution of Sauvignon Blanc. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, this grape variety traveled across continents and centuries to become the crisp, refreshing wine we love today—like the Fontodi Mergiggio from Tuscany. Every glass tells a story of migration, adaptation, and craftsmanship. Barbaresco has its own place in history too. Once considered the lesser-known cousin of Barolo, it was brought to prominence in the late 19th century by a pioneer named Domizio Cavazza. Today, producers like Pelissero continue to honor this tradition with wines like their 2013 Barbaresco Tulin, combining history with modern innovation. Wine is a testament to human ingenuity and nature’s ability to surprise us. Every vineyard carries with it a piece of history, a story cultivated over generations. What’s your favorite historical wine region or varietal? I’d love to hear the stories that come to your glass! Let’s raise a glass to the past, present, and future of wine. 🍷🍇✨* #WineHistory #WineLovers #Winemaking #VinoCulture #WineThroughTheAges

The next mezcal? Not even a mezcal. We're finally entering the sotol moment—a spirit whose time has come. Diving into this mythical desert spirit's history, Wine Enthusiast ask the billion-dollar question. . . "why hasn’t sotol caught on like mezcal or tequila?" Short answer: accidents of history, the scourge of prohibition, and the subtle, often determinative impacts of geography. But forget the past. Sotol's story is in the future—and Wine Enthusiast sees the spirit making moves in the U.S. market, powered by four key brands. Chief among them? Sotol Hacienda de Chihuahua, the modern category's pioneering producer and its long-standing market leader by distribution, availability, pedigree, and consumer preference. Let the sotol boom begin.