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  • 3 days ago | decanter.com | Michaela Morris

    For all the attention lavished on Barolo and Barbaresco, the noble Nebbiolo grape gets very little of its own airtime. What is Nebbiolo when it isn’t either of these? In the greater Langhe area – which also includes Roero – the answer is two confusingly overlapping denominations of Langhe Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo d’Alba. Without going into the minutiae of the specific regulations that distinguish the two, together these two DOCs provide producers with an outlet for non-DOCG interpretations.

  • 2 weeks ago | quench.me | Michaela Morris

    Climatically, there wasn’t a specific incident or marked extreme to define the vintage – no frost, hailstorms, severe drought or untimely deluge. In the vineyard, growers found tranquility amidst the global mayhem. Consistent with current trends, the winter was dry – with little rain or snow to build water reserves. Spring began under the same unseasonably dry conditions.

  • 1 month ago | quench.me | Michaela Morris

    The winter was long and much drier than usual, but April’s generous rains replenished reserves. By mid-May, the cool wet conditions resulted in the growing season being two weeks behind current norms – but consistent with patterns in the past. When temperatures finally shot up in June, the well-watered soil yielded rapid growth. Summer continued with heat spikes at the end of June and again end of July.

  • 2 months ago | decanter.com | Michaela Morris

    The 2021 Barolo vintage has arrived, and it’s making waves. Tastings reveal a vintage of striking character, ripe fruit, and formidable structure, hinting at impressive longevity. But some wines miss the mark, highlighting the vintage’s nuanced complexity. Certain communes shine, while others deliver mixed results. And while the 2021 vintage offers charismatic, ageable Barolos, high prices for the most in-demand bottles can be a challenge.

  • 2 months ago | decanter.com | Michaela Morris

    The 2022 Barbaresco vintage presents a paradox: a hot, dry growing season yielding wines that defy expectations, often showing surprising freshness and purity. However, quality is inconsistent, with some wines exhibiting leanness and higher-than-usual volatile acidity. This report explores the challenges faced by producers which led to earlier-than-average harvests and lower yields.

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Michaela Morris
Michaela Morris @MichaelaWine
6 Dec 18

RT @itawinepodcast: Today we are talking to a great wine educator @MichaelaWine from Vancouver Canada! Michaela is a #vinitalyacademy Itali…

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Michaela Morris @MichaelaWine
15 Nov 18

RT @VinitalyTour: #CanadaRoadshow was a great success! A special thank you to @ITAToronto, Matteo Picariello, Fausta Mellozzi, @MichaelaWin…

Michaela Morris
Michaela Morris @MichaelaWine
31 Oct 18

But so deserved @WinePlus @WSETglobal #WSET

Rhys Pender MW
Rhys Pender MW @rhyspendermw

Was shocked and completely honored to be included!