Team C&J
Decanter – Hundreds of Burgundy wine appellation signs to be auctioned
Burgundy appellation signs that marked the vineyard region for around 20 years are set to be auctioned this November, following their recent replacement with new plaques.
The auction, organized by the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB), will feature signs from renowned grands crus like Chambertin, Bonne Mares, and Bâtard-Montrachet, as well as plaques for various village appellations.
These signs are promoted as perfect ornaments for wine enthusiasts’ homes and gardens. I think we have to get one of these.
Press Release: Ledge Scores 100 Points
Another California 100-Point Score for the 2021 vintage. This time not a Napa Cabernet, but the 2021 Ledge Syrah Block 11 Bien Nacido Vineyard. Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine a perfect score. This is allocated to the wine club. So, get it if you can.
North Bay Business Journal – What do wine-lovers want? New study reveals wine tourism trends
Amid concerns about the wine industry’s current state, a new study from the Wine Market Council offers insights that could help local wineries navigate the changing landscape of wine tourism.
The survey received responses from over 9,100 wine consumers, mainly wine club members across the United States, of those surveyed, 83% identified as “White-Caucasian,” with only 24% planning to visit wineries this year. Though still underrepresented among American wine club members, 58% of Black, 39% of Hispanic, and 38% of Asian American participants in the study expressed plans to visit wineries this year.
So what should wineries do… I say just keep making good wines, and more people will show up to drink them. The article has a different take. You can read it to find out.
The Drinks Business – Fine wine market downturn continues, Liv-ex warns
If you weren’t aware, Liv|Ex, which calls itself the global marketplace for the wine trade, keeps a series of indices that track the price of wine across various markets. And prices are dropping a bit in the fine wine market…
Martin Woods Winery – McMinnville Tasting Room
If you’re a wine geek, a music lover, or just generally appreciate an architecturally beautiful space, the Martin Woods wine tasting experience at HiFi Vinyl Bar is for you. Winemaker Evan Woods takes the expression of authentic Oregon terroir to an entirely new level as he extracts and then bottles each site’s unique characteristics.
The 2020 Adelsheim Chardonnay features a refreshing palate of lime, apricot, bright lemon, and juicy peach. Leave it to this Oregon’s Willamette Valley to produce another stunner! We give it 93 Points.
The Paso Robles’ French Mafia strikes again; Les Petites Canailles represents the best of the region’s burgeoning culinary scene. The food and wine pairings are spot-on, the service is excellent, and the restaurant has a wonderful energy to it. If you find yourself in Paso on a wine-tasting adventure, Les Petites Canailles is well worth your time.
All things wine, and food you could ever need or want — straight to your email!
