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Mouton Cadet launches Cuvée Angélique, the first release in its ‘Cuvée Vigneron’ collection
Mouton Cadet unveils Cuvée Angélique, an organic and vegan Merlot released in a 6,000-bottle limited edition and the first wine in its ‘Cuvée Vigneron’ collection.
Nicolas – Jay
wines of the pacific wind written by Erika Mantovan To reach the winery you drive several hundred meters through the woods, along a narrow, tightly winding road, with Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) dominating the scene, interspersed with maples and oaks. You park in front of the winery, which recalls a country/mountain lodge, finished being converted in 2021 (the 53-acre property was purchased in 2019); if you look up, on
The long wait
Larry Stone, Dominique Lafon and the making of Lingua Franca written by Erika Mantovan Set on 66 acres, Lingua Franca sits in the middle of an amphitheater of hills surrounded by woodland and wheat fields, at 9675 Hopewell Road Northwest, Salem — cool even in summer, thanks to its proximity to the Van Duzer Corridor. “There’s always wind here,” says Stone, founder of Lingua Franca, “but if we go to
It’s an early, high-quality harvest in Colli Tortonesi
Timorasso Consolidates its growth To protect quality and support the development of the denomination’s flagship wine, the Consorzio has introduced a freeze on new planting authorizations. The harvest in the Colli Tortonesi began the week after Ferragosto with Moscato and Dolcetto, followed in the same period by Timorasso destined for the entry-level wine of the Derthona world, which generally requires less structure and a lower alcohol content. These days, picking
Oregon is not the new Burgundy
And the Willamette valley proves it written by Erika Mantovan Before we even attempt an answer, we are almost certainly asking the wrong question. The similarities are real, and they help explain why the comparison has become so widespread: a cool climate; the central role of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, despite growing interest in Gamay and Pinot Blanc; the use of French oak; and the presence of European consultants. There
Cavazza: an early 2026 harvest shaped by freshness and precision
Cavazza begins an early 2026 harvest in Veneto. Despite the heat and drought, the grapes show freshness, acidity and excellent sanitary conditions.