R.I.P. Haridimos Hatzidakis, Organic Winemaker From Santorini
Very sad news in the organic wine world. Haridimos Hatzidakis of Hatzidakis Wines in Santorini, Greece has passed away. Organic Wine Journal had the pleasure of visiting the winery and meeting with Haridimos in 2014. Some tributes to Haridimos at Les caves de Pyrene...
read moreNYC: Five-course wine pairing dinner at Bubbles + Eggs, March 15th
Egg Shop's Nick Korbee and wine guru Rachel Signer team up for a one-night-only collaboration for a five-course sparkling wine pairing dinner, featuring a curated selection of special, rare bubbly from all over the world. A welcome cocktail made with Boukman Rhum, a...
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The Bonsai Vines of Pepe Mendoza
Alicante in Spain is now emerging as a high-quality wine region, led by winegrowers like Pepe Mendoza. Why is this happening now? Furthermore, how do his vines resemble Bonsai? The Alicante wine region When Alicante is mentioned, we usually think of the Costa Blanca...
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Oregon’s King Estate Becomes Largest Biodynamic Vineyard in U.S.
From the press release: King Estate Winery is now officially the largest Biodynamic® vineyard in the United States as certified by Demeter USA. “Achieving Demeter certification holds us to the highest possible standard in sustainable agriculture,” says Ed King, winery...
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RAW Wine NYC: The Dinners and After-Parties
If you haven’t heard yet, here’s the good news: RAW Wine Fair, the natural wine expo originally founded in London, is popping-up in Bushwick this weekend, Sun + Mon Nov 6-7 (99 Scott Av in Brooklyn, a 5-minute walk from the Jefferson L Train). There’s still time to...
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The New Wave Of Oregon Natural Wine: Notes From Tastings
Check out this article by Rachel Signer on Natural Wine from Oregon. Includes Jackalope Cellars, Holden and St. Reginald Parish, among...
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RAW WINE Fair Comes To New York, November 6-7
RAW WINE, the world’s leading natural, low-intervention organic and biodynamic wine fair since 2012 is coming to New York this November. RAW WINE is Master of Wine Isabelle Legion’s two-day showcase of some of the best wine talent in the world, leading the charge...
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Dievole Chianti Classico DOCG 2014, Biodynamic Wine From Tuscany
I have tried Dievole wines before, but not recently. My old tasting notes say they were good. However, I found their Chianti Classico was made in a modern oaked “international” style, blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This style has international...
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