Sherry is another of those wines that definitely deserves to be more appreciated by the wine lovers. Especially the wonderfully dry and crisp fino with some olives or Serrano ham, not to mention manzanilla an
I wonder if Robert Parker is honorary citizen of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? If he’s not (and I imagine that’s the case), then perhaps he should be. He has probably done more than anyone else to revive the
It’s raining, but nothing can change our detirmination to go truffles hunting. We have our truffles man, whos well hidden at the end of a winding country road. Rain still keeps fallling when Eric and
We start the day with Domaine Tour de Videaux in Pierrefeu. Paul Volker (no, it’s not the ex-Chariman of the Federal Reserve) runs the domain sind the mid 90s and is making some very interesting
Yesterday we arrived in a nice late afternoon sunshine and a weatehr that is definitely much more clement than when we left Paris. Antibes has one of the most amazing collection of boats (ships, yachts…
At the Syrah Symposium in May 2008 grape researchers established that the syrah variety is not originating from Greece, the Middle East or any other distant country. it is simply a genuinely French crossing. The
Copper and substances containing copper are frequently used to fight mildew. It is even permitted in organic farming (even though it can hardly be claimed to be a “natural” treatment). There are now discussions on
Can we look forward to soon seeing a Bordeaux chardonnay? Perhaps. The producer organisations for AC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur has requested permission from the INAO to plant experimental vineyards with e.g. chardonnay, chenin blanc,
Criteria: an interesting wine (not too cheap) and one that you can enjoy with dinner or friends (not too expensive). And very good! Selected by Jack, our reporter in Stockholm. Faustino I Grand Reserva, Rioja
It is not quite what you expect – that a Japanese restaurant has what is no doubt one of the best (if not the best) wine list in Beaune. But so it is. You will
BKWine bigger than Wine Spectator? Well, it depends how you count. We were surprised recently when we saw that BKWine TV had more viewers than WineSpectatorVideo on YouTube: 4796 against 4290. Fun! We actually have
Not sure about the English equivalent, but in Swedish you say that one should not swear in church. Perhaps the alternative is, one does not use screw cap in Portugal? That’s similar to what Jean-François
According to the latest statistics from the OIV (Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin) the surplus of wine produced in the world seems to be diminishing. World consumption has grown with 2 million
The most grown grape varieties in south Africa (source: WOSA): 1. Chenin blanc, 19 % 2. Cabernet sauvignon, 13 % 3. Colombard, 12 % 4. Shiraz, 10 % 5. Chardonnay, 9% 6. Sauvignon blanc, 8
The ten biggest export markets for wines from South Africa (source: WOSA, million litres over Jan to Jul 2008, change relative to 2007): 1. UK, 61 Ml, +26 % 2. Germany, 37 Ml, +9 %
The appellation Côtes des Ventoux changes name and becomes AOC Ventoux, a wine region in the western part of Provence. There are some 150 winemakers making primarily red wine (75%), almost a quarter rosé and
A study done by the consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers has shown that natural cork closures on bottles are the most environmentally friendly closure: synthetic (plastic) corks were deemed nine times more damaging to the environment and
Karl Lagerfeld has designed a champagne glass for Dom Perignon (that no longer is the prestige cuvee of Moët & Chandon but a brand all of its own). The glass takes its shape from the
The EU and Australia recently signed a new trade agreement. One part of that agreement says that Australia will no longer use the denominations Port, Sherry and Marsala for its fortified wines. Many Australian wines
Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris is an excellent spot to go for a glass of wine or a (not so simple) thing to eat. Each years Mark Williamson, the owner, asks an artist to make
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is owned and run by Christine and Eric Saurel, a young
The Wine Doctor in Australia has launched what they claim is the world’s first wine with a boosted level of resveratrol. Like milk with extra vitamins? Resveratrol is a substance that wine contains naturally, especially
There are of course many ways, but sometimes you wonder over the imagination of the marketers. On prize winner contender is The Naked Winery (https://www.nakedwinery.com). Can there be any other motivation behind that name than
Our piece on filtering wine (is it good or bad? – in view of today’s trend of boasting “unfiltered” on the label) a while back sparked a comment from a reader. (Comments are always welcome!)
The World’s Best Sparkling Wines (Effervescents du Monde) is the name of a competition that each year (just in time for New Year) gives prizes to the best (you guessed) sparkling wines. this year there
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is owned and run by Christine and Eric Saurel, a young
First arrived the fax. And then came email. Now it’s social media and social networks that are hot. CataVino is a small consultancy based in Spain that helps wineries to understand how better to work
No, it’s not a Christmas donation from Norway (like the Christmas Tree in New York’s Rokefeller Plaza) to the President Elect. Erik Dahle was born and raised in Bergen, a rainy costal town in mid-Norway,
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is owned and run by Christine and Eric Saurel, a young
Divine & Sense opened in October 2008. It’s well place in central Montpellier with a design that seems to be inspired by Philippe Starck with the contrast between old and new and unexpected details –
Sherry is another of those wines that definitely deserves to be more appreciated by the wine lovers. Especially the wonderfully dry and crisp fino with
I wonder if Robert Parker is honorary citizen of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? If he’s not (and I imagine that’s the case), then perhaps he should be. He
It’s raining, but nothing can change our detirmination to go truffles hunting. We have our truffles man, whos well hidden at the end of a
We start the day with Domaine Tour de Videaux in Pierrefeu. Paul Volker (no, it’s not the ex-Chariman of the Federal Reserve) runs the domain
Yesterday we arrived in a nice late afternoon sunshine and a weatehr that is definitely much more clement than when we left Paris. Antibes has
At the Syrah Symposium in May 2008 grape researchers established that the syrah variety is not originating from Greece, the Middle East or any other
Copper and substances containing copper are frequently used to fight mildew. It is even permitted in organic farming (even though it can hardly be claimed
Can we look forward to soon seeing a Bordeaux chardonnay? Perhaps. The producer organisations for AC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur has requested permission from the
Criteria: an interesting wine (not too cheap) and one that you can enjoy with dinner or friends (not too expensive). And very good! Selected by
It is not quite what you expect – that a Japanese restaurant has what is no doubt one of the best (if not the best)
BKWine bigger than Wine Spectator? Well, it depends how you count. We were surprised recently when we saw that BKWine TV had more viewers than
Not sure about the English equivalent, but in Swedish you say that one should not swear in church. Perhaps the alternative is, one does not
According to the latest statistics from the OIV (Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin) the surplus of wine produced in the world seems
The most grown grape varieties in south Africa (source: WOSA): 1. Chenin blanc, 19 % 2. Cabernet sauvignon, 13 % 3. Colombard, 12 % 4.
The ten biggest export markets for wines from South Africa (source: WOSA, million litres over Jan to Jul 2008, change relative to 2007): 1. UK,
The appellation Côtes des Ventoux changes name and becomes AOC Ventoux, a wine region in the western part of Provence. There are some 150 winemakers
A study done by the consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers has shown that natural cork closures on bottles are the most environmentally friendly closure: synthetic (plastic) corks
Karl Lagerfeld has designed a champagne glass for Dom Perignon (that no longer is the prestige cuvee of Moët & Chandon but a brand all
The EU and Australia recently signed a new trade agreement. One part of that agreement says that Australia will no longer use the denominations Port,
Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris is an excellent spot to go for a glass of wine or a (not so simple) thing to eat. Each
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is
The Wine Doctor in Australia has launched what they claim is the world’s first wine with a boosted level of resveratrol. Like milk with extra
There are of course many ways, but sometimes you wonder over the imagination of the marketers. On prize winner contender is The Naked Winery (https://www.nakedwinery.com).
Our piece on filtering wine (is it good or bad? – in view of today’s trend of boasting “unfiltered” on the label) a while back
The World’s Best Sparkling Wines (Effervescents du Monde) is the name of a competition that each year (just in time for New Year) gives prizes
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is
First arrived the fax. And then came email. Now it’s social media and social networks that are hot. CataVino is a small consultancy based in
No, it’s not a Christmas donation from Norway (like the Christmas Tree in New York’s Rokefeller Plaza) to the President Elect. Erik Dahle was born
Interview with Christine Saurel of Domaine Montirius vineyards. Domaine Montirius is located in the southern Rhone valley, in Gigondas and in Vacqueyras. The winery is
Divine & Sense opened in October 2008. It’s well place in central Montpellier with a design that seems to be inspired by Philippe Starck with
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