#wineblending

[mcclaincellars]

Now this is how it’s done. Blend your own bottle of wine, put your name on it, and create an experience that is truly second to none. It is such a joy to bring smiles to a member and their guests while celebrating a birthday. Another amazing blending event and 6 more happy faces. Memories and moments matter. #wineblending #orangecounty #wine #winery #winefriends #birthdaywine #privateparty #privatelife #lagunabeach #irvine #solvang #buellton #winetasting (at Irvine, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkV21H5vILO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[capellilavita-blog]

- 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙖𝙪𝙬𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣- Celebrating 41 years of the art of wine blending

Entries for the Annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition are open, this year celebrating 41 years of the art of wine blending.

Open to all aspiring winemakers this competition is there to encourage wine enthusiasts to create a winning blend.

“Blends are a much-loved category of red wine, with so many possibilities and variations in character and style. This competition allows wine lovers to get hands-on experience in blending – a combination of science and art that captures the strengths of each varietal to create a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts,” says Narina Cloete, winemaker at Blaauwklippen.

For this year’s competition, the challenge is to create a serious Bordeaux style blend with components from a very challenging 2023 vintage. Blenders will receive 4 wines (1 x Cabernet franc, 1 x Malbec, 1 x Merlot, 1 x Petit Verdot) and all 4 components must be used in the final blend. A maximum 65 % of each Cultivar may be used and a minimum of 5% of each component must be included in the blend.

Entries are made up in the Blaauwklippen cellar according to each team’s formula and tasted blind by the judging panel which consists of some of the nation’s most astute wine personalities, along with Narina.

In addition to the trophy, the winning club earns recognition on the label of a limited-edition magnum release of their blend bottled and sold by Blaauwklippen.

To enter a blending kit can be purchased online and recipes to be submitted as per the stipulated dates. Visit www.blaauwklippen.com/bbc2024.

Important dates to diarise: 

1 April   :               Entries open

30 April :               Entries close

15 May :               Blending kits will be dispatched.

31 July   :               Deadline for recipes.

August  :               Judging

6 September      :               Awards luncheon #capellilavita #blaauklippen #wine #wineblending  #stellenbosch

[azahar]

gente en rama

This year’s Sevilla presentation of the 2023 Tío Pepe en Rama took place at the glamourous Villa Luisa. Each spring this limited edition selection is chosen by Gonzales-Byass master wineblender Antonio Flores from two of the oldest Téo Pepe soleras, Rebollo and Constancia, and it is then bottled unfiltered and unstabilised to ensure the freshest “straight from the barrel” fino sherry…

[poofbeegone]

My one 🍷 maximum butt was not ready for this #wineblending excursion!!!🤔🤦🏿‍♀️😭😭😭🙃 Ask for Ravelle @radiant_ravelle_reveals , if you think u can hang and are looking for a #uniqueexcursion in #nassaubahamas check em out...#bahamabarrels 🏺🧉🍷 #thingstodoinnassau #nassau #winelovers #thingstodointhebahamas #caribbeanexcursions #poofbeegoneblog🎩👑🐝✍🏿 (at Bahama Barrels by Graycliff) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfg7y3RAOIO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bonvivre-europe]

I made it! I finally blent my own #PORER thanks to the intriguing project by @alois.lageder winery I blent my own ones, because mixing the three component happened to be actually interesting. I appreciated a first blend 55-20-25 percent, but even a 40-30-30 percent caught my taste... and finally a provocative 30-30-40 percent was the ‘experimental’ blend Maybe it’s not only a matter of #climatechange but also of #changeoftaste Much appreciated #aloislageder . #wine #winetasting #wineblending #experience #südtirol #winelover #winevibes (at Weingut Tenuta Alois Lageder) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgKRmFFaKU/?igshid=9hbi049cem5h

[winedivalifestyle]

Oops, I made a bit of a mess in #wineblending at @nhjwinery #woodinville #woodinvillewinecountry today Have you ever blended a #wine? #winediva #winedivalifestyle #winelover #winetasting . . . . . #liveauthentic #foodbeast #eeeeeats #eatfamous #feedfeed #styleblogger #streetphotographer #HypeBeast #lensculture #exploremore #focalmarked (at Woodinville, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-ME51gDqn/?igshid=l5vkgs37bzg9

[stardustst]

Winy days and nights when #BabyVourvou is around #thevourvoukelis #tagliata #winery #greekgrapes #greekwines #larisa #wineblending #larissa #foodie #wineoclock #κλιμαξ #winecountry #foodaddict #greekwines #ktimavourvoukeli #greektastes #slicedsteak #daughter #vineyard #klimax #winephotography #winelover #winetime #greekwines #winetasting #winemaking #wine #vino #foodporn #vourvoukeli #vourvoukeliestate (στην τοποθεσία Κλίμαξ)

[thearizonawinemonk]

New episode of the Make America Grape Again Podcast is up today! Our new episode focuses on Rhode Island, courtesy of the Gemini Red from @newportvines. Take a listen! Episode 23 is availible from wherever you cellar your podcasts! #newportvineyards #gemini #pinotnoir #landotnoir #cabernetfranc #merlot #southeasternnewengland #southeasternnewenglandava #rhodeisland #newenglandwine #redwine #redblend #wineblend #wine #winepodcast #podcast #makeamericagrapeagain #winereview #winesofinstagram #drinkinnaturephotography #drinkrhodeisland #drinkri #rhodeislandwine #bottlesofinstagram #wineinfall #fall (at Newport Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5mSsvFxTp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d1knbnhlkol9

[socal-soccer-mom]

Mustard’s blooming... beautiful blue skies... great day with friends in Napa! Wine pairing with food at Darouish and Sinskey Vineyards... made a pit stop at Soda Springs Market for snacks and wine! 🍷. #napawine #potatosoubise #yesiatecavier #darouish #wineblends https://www.instagram.com/p/CMI1zpPLsznBqeZtmvaiegsYGWmt_5ow2jLnH40/?igshid=1nugyodap2kdi

[lahainagalleries]

Vintage Darrell Hill... Rare enhanced limited-edition canvas gicle’e prints available. Size: 48 x 24 in each. The Pull - Artist Proof [4 left] The Pour - Artist Proof [3 left] For pricing/availability email us at: Info@Lgimaui.com To see more wine art by Darrell Hill visit our website in our bio #wine #wineart #lahainagalleries #darrellhill #redwine #cabernet #merlot #pinotnoir #wineblends #waiter #sommelier #pouringwine #uncorkingwine #fineart #wineprints #fortheloveofwine #winelovers (at Lahaina Galleries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDewlEsDjHu/?igshid=ccqgook8qc42

[mcclaincellars]

To be taught by the man himself, Dean Guzman, on how to blend wines is a true honor. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy our blending party in Buellton tonight. 2nd event was a total success!!!! What an awesome adventure. Such awesome people gathered in Buellton to blend wines from the barrels. What a true blast. This is officially something we are going to do every single year!!!! Yahoooo #wineblending #buellton #wineblend #winemaker #solvang #wine #winery #blendingparty #wineparty #privatewinetasting (at Buellton, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZV7p6RLqVa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thelittlewino]

So opened this little treasure last weekend, @linnecalodo has become one of my favorite wine makers. Everything ive every tried from there has been amazing. This 2014 Outsider was no exception. If u ever get a chance to try this wine out, do it Live Life, Enjoy Wine, Cheers! #wine #wino #thelittlewino #wines #winepic #winesnob #wineaddict #vino #pics #instapic #instagood #instafood #instadaily #winepics #relax #friends #foodandwine #winebar #artys #wineandine #wineonation #linnecalodo #pasorobles #paso #ca #winecountry #blend #redblend #amazing #amazingbottle #greatfriends #wineblend

[tickitbookitblog-blog]

#privatetours #citytours #Thingstodo #Activites #tours #SanFrancisco #hotel #wineblending #Alcatrazisland (at Mondeal Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpjL_yglVkQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sqpriseh7rw3

[winechannel]

The most fun part of making wine is when we have to put the blends together. #winemaking #wineblending #cuvée #blend #zinfandel #cabfranc #malbec #syrah #wine4life #sierrafoothills #amadorcounty

[stardustst]

Winy days when #BabyVourvou is around #thevourvoukelis #winebar #winery #greekgrapes #greekwines #meat #larisa #wineblending #larissa #foodie #wineoclock #κλιμαξ #winecountry #foodaddict #greekwines #ktimavourvoukeli #greektastes #slicedsteak #steak #vineyard #klimax #winephotography #winelover #winetime #greekwines #winetasting #winemaking #wine #vino #foodporn #vourvoukeli #vourvoukeliestate (στην τοποθεσία Κλίμαξ)

[napavale]

Who wants to be a Winemaker for a day? 🙋🏻🙋🏼‍♂️ This hands on experience is so so so much fun @raymondvineyard. 🤗 You get to blend your own red wine 🍷 and bottle it with your own custom label, any photo or art that you want. I did this with my Greenie and parents about 3 years ago. The custom wine 🍷 bottle with our engagement photo was the perfect way to announce and celebrate 🎉 our engagement 💍 . 👰🏻🤵🏼You guys will have so much fun blending your own vintage.  The best part is that you get to dress in this cool outfits and listen to your favorite music while blending. Of course, I had my Latin mix, a bit of Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Daddy Yankee and of course #MRWORLDWIDE @pitbull I am your Napa Vale Girl with Miami and Venezuela flare all the way. 💃🏻🕺🏼 P.S. If you want to learn how to make your own wine let me know. You can also find more info at 👩🏻‍💻www.raymondvineyards.com 🤗 🤗 #winemaker #winemaking #wine #vino #winery #winelover #winetasting #raymondvineyards #wineblending #wineblog #wineblogger #napa #napavale #napavalley #napavalegirl #redwine #senses #sensoryevaluation #enólogo #enología #viñedo (at Raymond Vineyards)