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When the owner of a winery is referred to as 'The Dirtman,' there's a good chance he has a deep relationship with the land, as is the case with rob gibson, founder, viticulturist, geologist, and winemaker of Gibson Wines 🍷 in Australia's Barossa Valley. Gibson Wines was awarded the best varietal at the London Wine Competition for its Reserve Shiraz 2019, scoring an impressive 95 points – the first time the winery had entered the London Wine Competition. 😍 On a five-acre property in Light Pass, North Barossa, the vineyard produces Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Fiano at an elevation of 280 metres above sea. They also own Burke's Hill, an old vineyard in Eden Valley that is planted with Shiraz and Riesling. Rob explains what impact winning the award meant 👉 : “Receiving the news that our little winery in the Northern reaches of the Barossa has taken out the Best Shiraz/Syrah of show is incredibly humbling,” said Gibson. He adds: “South Australia, and particularly the Barossa, is home to some of the world’s most renowned Shiraz expressions, so there is an immediate sense of fulfillment when judged as a standout from within our own viticultural neighborhood. Add to that the international benchmarking that comes from competition with global wine region representation, and it’s even sweeter.” Gibson believes that the London Wine Competition is unique among global wine events in that it judges not just the quality of the wine, but also its value for money, packaging, and quality, making it an even more impressive accolade. “The combined criteria of quality, value and packaging criteria that the London Wine Competition employs to determine award winners really do frame the assessment of wines through a real-life consumer perspective. That’s a really interesting way to approach wine assessment.” London Competitions 🤝 Gibson Wines 🍷 #winebusiness #wines #barossavalley #successstory #wineindustry #gibson Gibson Wines | Chad Elson | Carol Moore | Mat Lewis | adam Fiegert | Kate Wilsdon | adam fiegert | Deb Hartigan | London Drinks Guide

🍇🏆 Loudoun County's Success at the Virginia Governor's Cup 🏆🍇 We are pleased to announce significant achievements in the preliminary rounds of the 2024 #Virginia Governor's Cup. Out of over 750 wine entries evaluated, 137 wines from 79 wineries were distinguished with gold medal ratings. Notably, Loudoun County wineries, including Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, have secured 27 gold medals, underscoring our region's prominence in Virginia's wine industry. Willowcroft is proud to have our 2022 Merlot recognized with a bronze medal amidst this competitive field. This acknowledgment highlights our commitment to quality and positions us alongside esteemed peers in the Virginia wine community. As industry leaders and winemakers prepare to convene in Richmond for the final competition next month, we look forward to the opportunity to celebrate the excellence and innovation that characterize Virginia wines. The anticipation builds for announcing the Governor's Cup winner and selecting the top 12 wines for the Governor's Case. This year's Governor's Cup competition reflects the Virginia wine industry's vibrant growth and collaborative spirit. We congratulate all participating wineries for their achievements and contributions to elevating Virginia's status in the global wine market. ernors-cup-competition/article_21dda436-d0ce-11ee-921e-b79ebb96ed4a.html?utm_source=loudounnow.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter%2Foptimize%2Fweekend-events-preview%2F%3F-dc%3D1708707115&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline

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How amateurs explore the Urban Winery Experience: 🍷🍇 They often visit traditional wineries outside the city. They might miss out on the convenience of urban tasting rooms. They may not know about online shops for easy access to diverse wines. How the pros do it: 🌟🍷 They enjoy the convenience of an urban winery with accessible tasting rooms. They join wine clubs to get exclusive deals and tastings. They leverage online shops to explore a wide variety of wines, including our popular Black Raspberry Sangria and Chambourcin. Share your favorite urban winery experience or comment below! #UrbanWinery #WineLovers #SupportBlackWinemakers

How amateurs explore the Urban Winery Experience: 🍷🍇 They often visit traditional wineries outside the city. They might miss out on the convenience of urban tasting rooms. They may not know about online shops for easy access to diverse wines. How the pros do it: 🌟🍷 They enjoy the convenience of an urban winery with accessible tasting rooms. They join wine clubs to get exclusive deals and tastings. They leverage online shops to explore a wide variety of wines, including our popular Black Raspberry Sangria and Chambourcin. Share your favorite urban winery experience or comment below! #UrbanWinery #WineLovers #SupportBlackWinemakers

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

New article on the hybrid wines of Canada! Link in bio

Reserve wines are such funny things. What should theoretically be the best wines that any given winery can produce are just more ambitious and less delicious. So often, ‘reserve’ is also a byword for overdone. Look at Italy, where Chianti Riserva is often the oakier, less vibrant version of standard Chianti. Ditto Rioja Gran Reserva,

At Beconcini Agricola Winery , they take pride in crafting wines that embody the essence of the land and the spirit of their heritage. The commitment to excellence goes beyond mere craftsmanship. With meticulous care and attention to detail, they cultivate their vineyards to produce grapes of exceptional character and flavor. The journey of discovery led them to uncover a hidden gem: Tempranillo, nestled in the heart of San Miniato. This revelation adds yet another dimension to our portfolio, showcasing our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Picture yourself enveloped in the silky embrace of their Sangiovese, or savoring the nuanced complexity of the Malvasia Nera. Are you ready to embark on a journey of sensory delight? Learn more about these exquisite wines and experience the true potential of their terroir 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/g85nBWGP Free shipping for every 6 bottles mix & match in the following EU countries: France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Italy and Netherlands. Photo credit: Beconcini Wines #winerysolutions #notaxhassle #avelyn #directtoconsumer #techsolution #winetasting #wineecommerce #directfromwineries #greatwine . . . 📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 Do you want to expand effortlessly across the EU? Create your free e-shop on Avelyn.com in less than 38 minutes for the delight of your visitors. We manage bureaucracy, taxes, excise, shipping and customer care.

BOXT, the female-founded, direct-to-consumer winery, has launched its first-ever limited-edition, signed, small-vineyard press. Founder & CEO Sarah Puil and the BOXT master winemaker meticulously crafted these exceptional wines, sourcing grapes from family-owned vineyards and perfecting the blends over months of tasting sessions. 'We spent months perfecting these limited-edition wines, sourcing each grape from family-owned vineyards up and down California and Washington, fulfilling my vision of what I wanted to create: making wines that would honor the terroir – the sense of place – unique to each vineyard, each grape,' said Puil. Sustainability is a core focus for BOXT. The winery aims to reduce the astronomical waste produced by single-use glass bottles in an industry where 90% of wines are meant for consumption within a year. BOXT's innovative packaging allows wines to remain fresh for over 30 days after opening. The limited-edition wines join BOXT's collection of whites, reds, and rosés. Each bottle is numbered and hand-signed by Puil. Vineyards were carefully selected, grapes handpicked and sorted in the meticulous crafting process. @drinkboxt #sustainability #winemaking #limitededition