#wineoftheweek

Repost from @barrelsnleafs When I think of a lineup I think baseball. In this case this is a good 1-4. Look out for the @drewestatecigar event at @excaliburcigarloungerb August 4th from 4pm-8pm with the lovely @drewestatebella. Get in where you fit in. #dirtyrat #uf13 #ligaprivadano9 #ligaprivadat52 #barrelsnleafs #cutlightdrawsip #thepairingking #whatsyourpairing #protectpremiumcigars #cigarsnob #socalcigaraddicts #socalbotl #socalsotl #sotl #botl #residual #beeroftheweek #wineoftheweek #spiritoftheweek #cigaroftheweek #settheintention

Repost from @barrelsnleafs Get your day started with a @romacrafttobac #cromagnon unless you want to start with a @traficantecigars #sicario. Take your pick, either way your are getting great flavor, easy smoke and a great time. #barrelsnleafs #cutlightdrawsip #thepairingking #thesmokingsection #cigarsnob #socalcigaraddicts #socalbotl #socalsotl #sotl #botl #residual #beeroftheweek #wineoftheweek #spiritoftheweek #cigaroftheweek #settheintention www.barrelsnleafs.com www.thesmokingsectionus.com

#wineoftheweek Château de l'Aumérade - 'Cuvée Marie Christine' Rosé, Cru Classé Côtes de Provence (2021) Château de l’Aumérade covers 300 hectares of vines across its beautiful estate, with 80 of those being awarded the title of Cru Classé in 1955. The Château has a rich history dating back over 400 years, however in 1932, a complete revamping of the estate by Henri Fabre and his wife Charlotte saw Chateau de l’Aumerade’s wine go from strength to strength. Unlike the heavily marketed Whispering Angel, the grapes used in the Marie Christine come from one single estate - Château de l'Aumérade. And, unlike Whispering Angel, Château de l'Aumérade is 1 of only 18 estates in Provence to be given a Cru Classé status - a certification for the winery’s excellent winemaking standards and the quality of the wine it produces! FUN FACT: Provence is the only region outside of Bordeaux to have developed this classification for its wine estates - the likes of Burgundy and Champagne classify vineyard areas rather than estates. This makes the Marie Christine a truly exceptional wine indeed! With its elegantly shaped bottle and beautiful pink hue, it’s hard to believe that this wine tastes as good as it looks but it really does. Notes of ripe strawberries, flinty undertones and a silky mineral finish, this is unlike any rose you’ve ever tasted before. Grab your Marie Christine via Camino del Vino - https://caminodelvino.co.uk/wine/p/chateau-de-laumerade-cuvee-marie-christine-ros-cru-classe-cotes-de-provence-2021 #frenchwine #provence #paca #igersprovence #southoffrance #ohprovence #cotedazur #luberon #vaucluse #tourismepaca #frenchriviera #provencealpescotedazur #igersmarseille #avignon #myprovence #aix #winelover #winegeek #wine #vino #winetasting #winetime #instawine #winery #redwine #vinho #winelovers #vin #wineporn (at Château de l'Aumérade) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaR8mntjbd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Founded in 2003, Tandem is the brainchild of José Maria Fraile and Alicia Eyaralar, two of the leading lights in the Navarra winemaking scene. After extensive careers in winemaking and marketing, first together and later separately in different wineries, there was a growing interest in starting up Tandem. Both José and Alicia are committed to making the best wines in the region with minimal intervention and Tandem is cited by critics as ‘cutting edge’ Navarra. Their clear and direct mission statement of ‘making great wines through hard work and dedication’ exemplifies their passion for challenging people's perceptions of Navarra and when you taste their wine, you’ll soon know why. A blend of Viognier (85%) and Viura (15%), this is a lovely clean, bright wine with perfumed aromas of jasmine and apricot with an elegant mineral touch. It is expressive, long and has a creamy, mineral finish. Check it out via Camino del Vino! https://caminodelvino.co.uk/wine/p/tandem-viognier-viura-inmacula-navarra-2018 @bodegatandem #wineoftheweek #wine #vino #winelover #winetasting #winetime #instawine #winery #redwine #vinho #winelovers #vin #wineporn #wineoclock #winestagram #wines #vineyard #wino #winegeek #whitewine #winecountry #wein #champagne #drink #winelife #sommelier #drinks #cocktails #ilovewine #cheers (at Bodega Tandem) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc4sYI9N2L6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi - Monemvasios, Laconia (2013) #wineoftheweek Amazingly crafted from the Monemvasia Winery (@monemvasia_winery), this family run winery was founded back in 1997 by the Tsimbidi family. With a vision to reinstate the unique Monemvasian terroir on the world map of wine making, the Tsimbidi family are heavily invested in highlighting Greek varieties for all their greatness! This wine’s a blend of Agiorgitiko (pronounced Ah-yor-YEE-te-ko) & Mavroudi (pronounced Mav-ROO-dee) - two Greek varieties that pair beautifully with one another, creating a gloriously aromatic wine with strong flavours to match. - Agiorgitiko is a deeply coloured red wine with red and black fruit flavours that are beautifully refined, along with touches of herbs and spices dotted in there too. Not to forget, the backbone to this incredible variety is its gorgeously silky tannins. - Mavroudi wines offer succulent stewed black fruit favours such as blackberries & prunes and are often aged in oak to add further layers of complexity. FERG’S TOP TIP: Agiorgitiko is very similar to Merlot in style, and Mavroudi to Cabernet Sauvignon, so think of this wine as a Greek 'Bordeaux'! This wine is highly complex having spent 12 months aged in oak, then a further significant ageing period in the bottle. A rich and fragrant wine with red fruit aromas complemented complex notes of mocha, coffee, vanilla and nutty oak flavours. Round and balanced, with ripe tannins and a velvety texture that leads to a long finish. 🏆 Awarded 16.5 pts - Jancis Robinson 🍷 Grab yours via Camino del Vino - https://caminodelvino.co.uk/wine/p/monemvasia-winery-tsimbidi-monemvasios-laconia-2013 #wine #vino #winelover #winetasting #winetime #instawine #winery #redwine #vinho #winelovers #vin #wineporn #wineoclock #winestagram #wines #vineyard #wino #winegeek #whitewine #winecountry #wein #champagne #drink #winelife #sommelier #drinks #cocktails #ilovewine #cheers (at Monemvasia Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcAE_QjNOch/?utm_medium=tumblr

Our wine of the week this week is the spectacular 'Orivatis' Old Vine Savatiano (2020) by micro-winery Akriotou @akriotouwines! Female winemaker, Vasiliki Akriotou, has 20 years of winemaking under her belt having worked at some of the best wineries in Greece and in 2015, she decided to produce wines under her own name. Vasiliki’s vineyards lie at the foot of Mount Kithaironas at altitude’s between 280m & 380m and the Savatiano vines she uses for the ‘Orivatis’ are between 40-60 years old. Savatiano is an exceptionally old grape variety (c. 2500 years old) that finds its home in Greece. Savatiano has had (for some time) a bad winemaking history, often being the main grape variety that is used in Retsina - pretty awful and cheap Greek white wine. However, with a bit of love, care and dedication, it’s possible to produce Savatiano that is spectacular and one that is hard to ignore. This wine offers a complex and aromatic bouquet of ripe peach, quince, creamy vanilla and an intriguing hint of Turkish delight. Dry with perfectly balanced freshness, intense notes of grapefruit, pepper, ginger and wild mint lead to a long and spicy finish. #wineoftheweek #wine #vino #winelover #winetasting #winetime #instawine #winery #redwine #vinho #winelovers #vin #wineporn #wineoclock #winestagram #wines #vineyard #wino #winegeek #whitewine #winecountry #wein #champagne #drink #winelife #sommelier #drinks #cocktails #ilovewine #cheers (at Akriotou Microwinery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbaqLsqN4uK/?utm_medium=tumblr

"It is the grape that decides what we can do with it and not the other way around." Dependant on the season, Gouffier is a team of 4 to 40 people who work hard to produce gourmet, juicy and stunning wines. Fred, originally from Fontaines and neighbor of the estate, a former corporate lawyer specialising in wine law, took over the estate in 2011 thanks to the full confidence of the Gouffier family. 20 years earlier, Fred discovered the incredible world of wine and said to himself "One day for sure, I will have vines and I will make my own wine". And here he is now taking Domaine Gouffier by storm! Gouffier’s conversion to #organicfarming in 2019 is the result of meticulous work undertaken 7 years earlier in the vineyard. This approach marks a deep commitment to respecting their terroirs, enhancing the diversity of their vineyards and producing excellent quality grapes. At harvest time, grapes are sorted according to the state of their health, either in the vineyard by the pickers, or in the vat room. Grapes that lack maturity are the most detrimental to the quality of the wines and therefore, careful precision is taken during the picking and sorting phases. The quality of the barrels is essential and Gouffier works exclusively with the DOREAU cooperage. With an incredible eye for detail, the Gouffier team select the origin of the woods and the toast according to the terroir from which each wine comes from. By controlling the entire production chain, Gouffier is able to master the finesse in each of their cuvées. Gouffier wines are a pleasure to share alongside great gourmet food as well as with great company. Check out our #wineoftheweek by Gouffier here -> https://caminodelvino.co.uk/wine/p/gouffier-par-gouffier-bourgogne-aligote-2020 (at Gouffier) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbMwgj3N2S6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Domaine Vendange @domainevendange - 'Madame de M...', Roussette de Savoie, Altesse (2019) Owners Diane and Benjamin began bottling their own wines in 2015, from vineyards that have been in the family for generations. Their 10-hectares of vines flourish on south facing slopes in Combe de Savoie, on the foothills of the Massif des Bauges. The estate is located on glacial moraines dating back 15,000 years, originating from the time when the valley was one large glacier. The 20-year old Altesse vines of Domaine Vendange are rooted on very young limestone soils, which helps produce elegant and fresh wines. Altesse is a particularly rare white grape variety that is capable of producing exceptional wines that age well and taste similar, if not better, to top quality Chardonnay (v v similar to Chablis in style)! Dry in style, Altesse is only really grown in the Savoie region. With a brioche opening, complex aromas of floral blossom, spice and flinty notes surround a core of pear and citrus. Intense and precise, the textured palate is lively, balanced and underpinned by elegant mineral notes. "I love the name - Madame de M - sounds like it could be the name of a Bond girl." #wineoftheweek #wine #vino #winelover #winetasting #winetime #instawine #winery #redwine #vinho #winelovers #vin #wineporn #wineoclock #winestagram #wines #vineyard #wino #winegeek #whitewine #winecountry #wein #champagne #drink #winelife #sommelier #drinks #cocktails #ilovewine #cheers (at Domaine Vendange) https://www.instagram.com/caminodelvino_/p/CZOmerwtLbf/?utm_medium=tumblr