The flavor of cinnamon in wine of Ararat
Discover the of Ararat wines revealing the of cinnamon flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Ararat of Armenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tushpa or the Domaine Alluria produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ararat are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Côt, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ararat often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, vegetal or spices.
We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Ararat, producing 27 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ararat go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts.
Leading Scotch whisky maker Diageo has unveiled the eight expressions that make up this year’s Special Releases. This is a sought-after annual collection of cask-strength malt and grain whiskies. The range, selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson, includes famous names such as Lagavulin and Talisker, fellow single malts Clynelish, Cardhu, Oban, Mortlach and The Singleton of Glen Ord. There is also a rare single grain release from the Cameronbridge distillery. Dr Wilson chose the whiskies from ...
The new blend, jointly developed by Button and Taiwan-based drinks consultant George Koutsakis, is named after the historic process of designing and hand building the bodywork for a luxury car. It brings together malt and grain whiskies from the five main regions of Scotland: Islay, Campbeltown, Speyside, the Highlands and the Lowlands, before being married together and extra matured in ex-sherry casks and finally bottled at 46% Button, who also last year revived the fortunes of the formerly def ...
Whisky is emphatically a product of place. The flavours in the glass conjure images of the spirit’s origin, from an Islay malt’s distinctive peat smoke to the exotic perfume of a Japanese blend. Traditionally, however, that local accent is lost when spirit is filled into cask. The vast majority of Scotch malts and blends, for example, are matured in oak sourced from thousands of miles away, and previously used to age bourbon or Sherry. Some whiskies might venture into more exotic territory. Thin ...