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If I Could Buy Only One – August 16th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the August 16th release, which one would it be and why?” Mullineux Old Vines White Wo Swartland 2024, South Africa$39.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.Michael Godel – The current and modern South African recursions of blending white varieties off of old vine plantings is […] More
Crafted in B.C. – A Special Report and Buyer’s Guide
by Geoffrey Moss, MW During the 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, the 24 judges took the time to taste through more than 80 so-called replacement wines made by BC wineries using imported grapes. The wines were considered in isolation – they did not receive medals, nor did the scores count towards the Winery […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages August 16th Release
A Bushel of Adventurous Late Summer Whites (that are not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc) by David Lawrason, with notes from John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Megha Jandhyala The cover of the Vintages catalogue offers up a bland main course of Summer Smart Buys, with a side of “Favourite Greek Wines.” I am more pumped […] More
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Montepulciano is the name of a red grape grown widely in Central Italy and best known for its use in the Abruzzi. Montepulciano has lower acidity than some other reds (especially for an Italian varietal) and mild tannins. The resulting wines tend to be somewhat softer than Chianti or Nebbiolo, for example - especially with the high yields used to make entry-level wines. The young wines are pleasurable reds that go as well with food. Almost all of the Montepulciano wines at the low end of the price spectrum are enjoyable, easy drinking wines. At the same time, some Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines can age brilliantly, especially in the hands of the right producer. It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which comes from the area near the town of Montepulciano and is made essentially from Sangiovese.
