The wine region of Bot River is located in the region of Walker Bay of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wildekrans or the Domaine Luddite produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bot River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinotage and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bot River often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or microbio.
In the mouth of Bot River is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Bot River, producing 36 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bot River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.
St-Emilion’s Wine Council announced its eagerly-anticipated ranking this afternoon, bringing a decade of disputes and court battles to an end. The classification awards Premier Grand Cru Classé A status to just two producers, while it also recognises 12 Premier Grands Crus Classés (B) and 71 Grands Crus Classés. These rankings can cause a winery’s value to soar – they have been likened to the Michelin guide for restaurants – so winemakers across the region awaited the results with bated breath t ...
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...
Thanksgiving is an excuse to indulge in the company of your family – and Thanksgiving 2021 will likely see even more indulgence than normal as people celebrate getting together again at this time of year. So pull out your best bottles and follow these top wine serving tips for a successful Thanksgiving. Serve red wines at 16-18°C (61-65°F) Your full-bodied California Cabernet or Brunello di Montalcino may be described as at the peak of its powers when served at ‘room temperature’. However, ...
