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Dynamis Estate Wines | North Carolina 2024 🍇 https://lnkd.in/eW6x2C3r There is a story behind every brand. Here is ours. Dynamis is defined as the potential to obtain limitless power. We symbolize our winemaking journey with the Greek delta. In mathematics the delta has the ability to change the value of any variable. In the same way, a combination of people, place and time can overcome any obstacle in the pursuit of perfection. Our wine represents the path to create Dynamis. Our mission at Dynamis Estate Wines is to achieve premium-quality without compromise. This philosophy drives every decision we make—from vineyard to winery to tasting lodge and everywhere in between. We hand-harvest fruit during the cool cover of darkness and pick grapes into small harvest bins to maintain fruit integrity. Careful cluster and berry sorting ensure fruit quality. Gentle destemming and fruit movement in our fermentation tanks, with an elegant selection of glassware and closures, creates a memorable tasting experience that leaves you wanting more. We handcraft our wines in small lots with the pinnacle of quality in mind and monitor every drop with surgical precision creating a time capsule in a bottle to enjoy for years to come, one vintage after another.

Wine growing areas in France: 797.000 ha of vineyards | Wine production: 34 million hectoliters of wine (20% white, 80% red. At 797.000 hectares, the total vineyard area in France accounts for a full 11 percent of the world's vineyard area. There are 230.000 hectares of vines in Languedoc Roussillon alone, 112.000 hectares in Bordeaux, and 33.000 hectares in Champagne. 

Spanish Wines - Hailstorms in Bierzo and Valdeorras In some Spanish wine-growing regions, the severe damage is even threatening the 2025 harvest. Total affected area in both regions is of approximately 850 ha/2,100 ac is 20% of the total vineyard area of Bierzo and Valdeorras #vino #vinos #vinoespañol #Bierzo #Valdeorras #spanishwine #Hailstorms

BORDEAUX AND PROVENCE HIT BACK ON ‘SWIMMING POOL ROSÉ’ REPORTS National newspapers have claimed there is a “battle” between two French regions about “swimming pool rosé” but is it all a storm in a teacup (or wine glass)? db spoke to representatives from both regions to find out. According to newspaper reports this week, including articles in The Times and The Guardian, there is a debate between Bordeaux and Provence about the standard and style of rosé wine. Citing a so-called “rosé aristocracy”, The Times’leading wine and food critics claimed discord, claiming “purists” in Provence are “attacking” Bordeaux for turning to making lighter rosé, following a drop in traditional red wine sales by 36% in the past decade in the latter region. Claiming there is a “fad” for pale pink wines, and a so-called “swimming pool plonk” rosé, often associated with celebrity endorsements, The Times argued that Provence and Bordeaux have now become battlegrounds over the style and quality of the wine. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efGjRaHU CIVP - Vins de Provence Vins de Bordeaux - CIVB The Drinks Business #bordeaux #provence #rosé #roséwine #swimmingpoolplonk

When asked what the most popular grape in Italy is, most people will answer "Sangiovese", but the Montepulciano grape is the second most planted red grape and one to know. Montepulciano tends to dominate the more mountainous and warmer eastern and southern portions of the Italian peninsula, especially in Abruzzo. It is dark and inky, yet is easy drinking and enjoyable. That is why the 2021 Febo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is the Please The Palate wine of the week.

The wealthy Sydney-based Oatley winemaking family has decided its Craigmoor Winery Estate at Mudgee in NSW is not core to its business operations. Details: https://bit.ly/3Wxqtb9

What is old vine? How does it affect the wine? #Oldvines, which are abundant in the vineyards of North-eastern Spain, produce even more terroir-specific, concentrated wines due to their lower yields and well-established, deep roots. A particular characteristic of old vines is that they have to be manually harvested and from one vine you can only obtain 75cl of wine. Today, these old Garnacha vineyards are 50-100 years old on average, and at different altitudes in exceptional surroundings. Viticulturists from the five Designations of Origin (DO) that primarily cultivate Garnacha in Spain (Calatayud, Campo de Borja, Cariñena, Priorat and Tierra Alta) are reclaiming the history of this variety and producing wines with a strong sense of place. (Photo from Bodegas San Valero)

On occasions - a view just doesn’t do a region justice…. This was one of those occasions. This is the DOURO region in Portugal - split into three segments - Baixo Corgo (900mm annual rainfall where this is captured) and closest to Porto and the Atlantic influence. - Cima Corgo (700mm annual rainfall and more inland) - Douro Superior (450mm annual rainfall further inland still and no Atlantic influence) There are MANY hidden gems in this part of the world. Portugal - maybe initially and most globally known for its Port production has actually incredible blends of white and red still wines. Why do we not hear about them? Well there are the larger produced wines of the Douro that hit the supermarkets. Portugal is known for blends rather than single varietal wines so you need to know brands or regions before you buy - maybe causing some confusion or misunderstanding. HOWEVER - I can tell you this is one of the very best value for money areas of the wine world! Their wines are incredible with regional arrays of indigenous varietals that are fantastic! I will report back on more detail on wines that thrilled me on my latest trip but for those looking to head here - I HUGELY recommend it. Only just over 1hr drive from Porto on the highways, for anyone looking to head there soon give me a shout and I can put you in touch with people on the ground (including producers who provide fabulous tasting lunches too!) #portugal #douro #sorrynotsorryaboutthesmuggrin #portugalwines

Understanding Italian Wines: What is Chianti Rùfina Terraelectae https://lnkd.in/dbg8324i

Looking for something a little bit different? If everyone else has a Douro, why not import a Beira Interior. Schist, slopes, sunshine and some TNT?? TOURIGA NACIONAL & TRINCADEIRA Almeida Garrett, DOC Beira Interior #OnTrade or #OffTrade #FamilyEstateProducer #OrganicallyFarmed An explosive wine by name and nature, a powerful, weighty and enjoyable wine, made with meat in mind. It's label is textured with shrapnel and the wine has layers of flavour. Combining the power or Touriga Nacional and the rustic nuances of Trincadeira.