#oldvines

[redhaus-wines]

Episode 29 Sparkling Harvest 2023 from Winemaker Nicholas Karavidas on Vimeo.

The Sparkling Wine harvest got underway for many wineries this last week.

Although with only 200+ tons into a 2000+ ton sparkling program, the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for 2023 are quite “bright” in character and I believe we are in for a “harvest of the century”.

Stay tuned to #techtalk4wine throughout the harvest as we’ll document multiple areas of field work, vine types (such as #oldvines), varieties, and multiple AVA’s of California and Oregon. ………………………………. � I’m Nick Karavidas and this is Techtalk4wine taking an insiders looks at the wonderful world of grape growing & wine production. �

[distinctive-drinks]

Hispańiola. A white Chardonnay white Spanish wines.

[azahar]

So excited to finally try this exquisite verdejo by @ossianvinos (Segovia) at Restaurante Jaylu #Sevilla. Elegant and complex, a total delight 🥂 Thanks for telling me about this bodega @franramirezhost 😘 #wine #verdejo #cepasviejas #oldvines #spanishwines #vino #restaurantejaylu (at Restaurante Jaylu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnl_joJs7Bh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wine-porn]

Gaseous poopy nose requiring a desperate search for fruit, and when you do it is raisiny and rum-tainted. Pond-water covers an odd woodsy burn I suppose could possibly be American oak, and then you taste it. Bitter tincture of moldy fruit onto which a kerosenic salve has been cheerily applied, rendering this buggy syrup somewhat below average for all but the die-hard Zin freak--and then I suppose the thin cherry might be considered "charming" and the burning finish "classic". It's FAR from the worst Zinfandel I've had in my life, and in its defense it suffers almost none of the crimes frequently committed under the all-atoning banner of "Old Vine". I'm being too hard on this wine. This wine is probably a step in the right direction from the 16-7, 17-2 Paso Robles and Lodi bullshit-mobiles the 99% go to Zinfest for and I should probably embrace that step but we're not here to discuss also-rans. We're here to discuss good wine. It makes my brain hurt in my mouth ache and THEY are what write the blog, not my common sense. 2014 SIVAS-SONOMA (#Sebastiani) #Zinfandel #oldvines #sonoma 15-0 (at Sonoma County, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPRc3Pg1n7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s6rrhy8u20i7

[vinotv]

Nice to still find Champagne that can impress you!!! 🥂🥂🥂#marguet #lescrayeres #grandcru #ambonnay 2011 made with 56% #pinotnoir and 44% #chardonnay with #oldvines planted between 1965 and 1970. 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Bello trovare ancora Champagne che ti possono stupire !!! Marguet #lescrayères #grandcru #ambonnay 2011 realizzato con 56% #pinotnoir e 44% #chardonnay con #vecchievigne piantate tra il 1965 e il 1970. 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 #followmywinepassion #vinotv #wine #winetime #winery #winelover #winetasting #wineoclock #cheers #sommelier #vino #drinking #instawine #vin #instawine #bestoftheday #instagood #sogood #happy #amazing (presso il Sorì) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boep19oCooQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=174c7sye8ojpc

[jump4joe]

Mission San Antonio 1771. Kudos to Joan Steele for designing the new courtyard #californiamissions #sanantoniomission #jolon #courtyards #landscapingideas #1771 #neverabandoned #stillstrong #truskot #originalvines #padresofcalifornia #historicrestoration #grapevines #sacrastywine #oldvines (at Mission San Antonio De Padua) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT1Dhf6h2t6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[therealest209-blog]

Keep it goin’ now!!

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[purewines]

What happens when you combine passion, ambition and tradition? Bodega Recuero in Toledo, Spain. These lovely and welcoming people (led by Jesus Recuero) have been preserving ancient, near-extinct grape varieties planted in old vineyards,(some older then 100 years!) This means that the vines are able to shoot their roots deep into the soil which gives expressive and essential wines. Really special and unique stuff; dont forget to put those sparkling wines on your list - you can bring them to dinner with your champagne lover friend and watch them get perplexed! From right to left: 1. Transantier Tinto 2. Nunca 2016 3. Burrito 2015 4. Antier Brut Nature (36 months) 5. Melanage Brut Nature rose 6. Sigilo Often (48 months) 7. Melange clairet 8. Transmontes Blanco

[vine-quotes]

Two bros chillin in a hot tub, five feet apart cause' they're not gay

[ajojedapons]

We are now #pouring #bytheglass @thelambsclub @lasjaraswines #Carignan #OldVines @mendocinocounty #California #sommlife #keeponpouring (at The Lambs Club)

[jeannenewhall]

Sweetness At Home Number Eight #8 #flowers #bluegirls #bluegirlroses #fragrantflowers #grateful #naturelover #oldvines My mother’s vase...she would be so happy to see this. 💜❤️💜❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6ntTuLMn4/?igshid=1an2ifa2bbl0b

[antonintalkswine]

Côte-Rotie V.V 2015 C.Billon

As some of you may know, getting access to wines produced in the very region where one lives tend to be a much easier process which, also tend to lead to a much wider selection as a whole. Pretty amazing, right? 

You don’t say and I do consider myself lucky then. Let’s make a quick jump in time before I jump into our review.

With my move back to France from Toronto, long story short, came the opportunity to further my viticulture and winery-related knowledges by working for Domaine Coursodon up in St. Joseph. (obviously, including some applying vs. interview deal, but it all worked out).

Which brings me to today’s review. 

Tain-l’Hermitage, located in the heart of the Northern Rhône and across the Rhône river from the Hermitage hill, is probably everybody’s first introduction to the area and also where I’ll be reviewing today’s review from.

Domaine Billon, recently introduced to the very well-stocked Côte-Rotie producers portfolio, found its way in the area selling grapes primarily as a négociant to E. Guigal in Ampuis before purchasing their own sites and is still being developed today. 

Côte-Rotie, at the very Northern end of the Rhône Valley, very famous AOC where viticulture was introduced in Roman Times, gradually grew famous for its Syrah (up to 95%) vs. Viognier (up to 20%) blend and although producers style can vary, that elegance Côte-Rotie is known for has stood true to the test of time.

Here, we have a 95%, 5% blend from multiple sites on old vines, up to 30 years old.  On another note, 2015, along with 2016 and 2017 have been known for being magic vintages in the area so let's see how this is delivering.

Visually, the wine takes on a darker-ruby tinge and developing into a light-ruby/purple on the rims, leaving quite a coating feel.

On the note, one thing that hits me is that fragrant, freshly-picked blackcurrants/blueberries edge to the wine while also noticing some pretty intense spice box feeling… Paprika, curry and almost vanilla beans, suggesting a larger proportion of new oak here. 

On a second whiff, strong floral and lilac/wet violet notes rise up with a slight stone fruits feel to the wine (most likely from the add of the Viognier grape). 

On the palate, again, that enveloping sense of fresh spices (that comes with new oak usage) again comes jumping in here with some crushed blueberries, almost leaning towards blueberry jam, although not feeling overbearing.     Strong floral notes with some firmer tanning tannins yet lively acidity but again, this is a wine that will gracefully develop and soften up with time (and patience?).

Again, here, a good effort for what Côte-Rotie can offer and a reminder that this is truly an age-worthy wine. I would keep an eye out for Domaine Billon while the Estate is still being developed and investments are incoming.

Thanks for reading!!

AA.

[travelsuncorked]

🍷 Happy Zinfandel Day! We had the privilege to enjoy a visit @harmonywynelands in @visitlodi this summer where we spent some time meandering through their old vine zinfandel vineyard. . Though old vine zin is something that has helped make Lodi a destination wine region, many growers in recent years have made the difficult decision to pull up the oldest, less yielding, more difficult to farm and harvest vines in favor of planting new ones that are easier to manage and have higher grape yields at harvest. 🌱 . Every decision has its trade-offs, especially with farming and the wine world. . We recognize and appreciate the opportunities to connect with these older vineyards while they still exist and enjoy the layers of flavors their grapes gift us. 🍇 . This twisted, gnarled mature vines have stories to tell and each is unique in their character and personality which becomes apparent when you are in the vineyard. 👨‍🦳👵 . When you have the opportunity to experience old vine Zinfandel, we recommend you get acquainted. 😎 . . #travelsuncorked #zinfandel #wine #winetravel #lodi #lodicalifornia #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #lodiwines #oldvines #oldvinezinfandel #personality #character #harmonywynelands #gnarled #twisted #nationalzinfandelday #lodizinfandel #california #californiawine #grapes #winegrapes #winelover #winewednesday #winetasting #winery (at HARMONY WYNELANDS WINERY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHwaPmNHLkl/?igshid=hk5isly8gm3z

[quarthly]

This is a conversation between me and my friend on instagram. Look at me, beeing all relatable by quoting old vines.

[serenaboehmer]

I had a commission involving a lot of vines! This was my practice sheet to get an idea of the kinds of designs I wanted to use. . . . #vines #oldvines #sketchingplants #sketchdesign #sketchbook #sketch #commissionsopen #commissionart #artcommissions #plantdesign #design #designart #designsketch #sketchingideas #aesthetic #aestheticdesign #sketchbookart #sketch_daily #sketchup #plantpatterns #sketchoftheday #sketchysketch #artsketch #sketchdaily #sketching #sketchart #sketcheveryday #dailysketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIkHYkAJ3o/?igshid=5peipkh6c6zp

[zoranphoto]

#2020 #2tutleks #croatia #ilockipodrumi #vine #oldvines #croatiafulloflife #podrum (na lokaciji Iločki podrumi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDteLH3pa-j/?igshid=1iwhixqge7wfe