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Where in the wine world are we? Picturesque but marginal edition

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We haven’t done one of these for a while. But a site reader thought he could stump everyone with this shot from his travels (click to enlarge). As a clue, he writes “while this vineyard is in among the more picturesque parts of the region, it’s by no means the part of the region you go to to find the best wine.”

Details to follow! But in the meantime, where in the wine world was he?

UPDATE: Good guesses! The picture comes from kiwi lover Eric Arnold, author of First Big Crush: The Down and Dirty on Making Great Wine Down Under, who sent Read more…

Where in the wine world are we? Giveaway edition

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We haven’t done one of these for a while. So when I saw this photo today in a producer’s presentation, I thought it was about time. (Click to enlarge)

Hit the comments with your thoughts. Guess correctly by 11:59 PM (wherever you are) on Thursday and you will be entered into a drawing for a signed copy of my new book, A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season.

Caption this: smashing mood!

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I have no idea if this photo is real or if it is Memorex. But it looks like not the best way to open a bottle. (That damn Rabbit is so hard!)

Hit the comments with your caption!

(click photo to enlarge; via reddit, ht Mark)

Where in the wine world are we? Border edition

Where in the wine world was this picture taken? If you’ve found this hard in previous editions, now you have a greater chance since there are two right answers!

According to the photographer, the small road down the middle of the vineyard is actually the line between two significant wine regions. So where is this border zone? Hit the comments with your thoughts! No prizes this time, just glory!

UPDATE: Check here for the answer.

Where in the wine world are we? Red and white edition

And we’re back with a “where in the wine world” photo! This photo is from harvest time, just last week somewhere in the wine world. But where was it? Feel free to show your powers of deduction for partial credit.

Further details to be revealed later…Send in your photo if you think you can stump us. Read more…

Have your say: Mann’s box

I stumbled on a photo of this (presumably) wine product from Japan the other day. The unusual blend of Mann, milk/juice box, wine and Japan seemed like a mix worthy of your captioning!

Have your say in the comments!

No prize this round–just our admiration!

Where in the wine world are we? Arid edition

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A reader sent in this photo from his trip to the region in February. Where in the wine world was he? As a sort of hint, he said this vineyard was planted in a long-dormant volcano.

UPDATE: Adam is correct! This photo is from Read more…

Where in the wine world are we? Cellar edition

[Click through for image. The photographer originally set the rights generously but has now restricted them.]

Where in the wine world is this moldy cellar? Hit the comments with your thoughts!

Where in the wine world are we? Bloom edition

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Wine critic and blogger Wolfgang Weber sent in this picture from his travels. Where in the wine world was he? Hit the comments with your thoughts!


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