Fresh summer rosé from Coteaux du Vendômois and the trendy grape pineau d’aunis
2025-07-06
The Loire Valley is all the rage. It’s probably not so much the Loire Valley that has changed as the fact that consumers have finally
The Loire Valley is all the rage. It’s probably not so much the Loire Valley that has changed as the fact that consumers have finally
As wine consumers and wine lovers we tend to focus on what good wine to drink next, read about exciting wine regions and talented producers.
No one can have missed that the buzzword in today’s wine industry is adaptation. But that’s nothing new. Wine producers have always had to adapt
— “Adapt or perish” – the Winemaker’s Dilemma? — No one can have missed that the buzzword in today’s wine industry is adaptation. But that’s
The winter and spring wine tours are over, and we would like to take this opportunity to recommend some wines from producers we have visited
White wine was forgotten when Bourgueil in the central Loire Valley obtained its AOC in 1937. Now that mistake is being corrected. Many producers in
South Africa made a brilliant vintage in 2025, as producers we met in February already suspected. The total volume is estimated to be 11.4% higher
Just in time for the first summer month González Byass is launching a new Tio Pepe En Rama. The most famous of sherry houses, González
If you prefer looking for small growers when you buy champagne instead of the big houses, maybe it is time to do the same when
An essay on the charms and joys of working as a winery intern (“cellar rat”) during harvest time Picture a huge steel French press, about
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification turned 170 on April 18, 2025. Whatever you think of it, it is an essential component of French wine history. It
The severe drought in Catalonia over the last three years has considerably reduced the production and supply capacity of the D.O. Cava. Thankfully, the rain
In France, wine producers can now plant three new white grape varieties that could be interesting from a sustainability perspective. The grapes are: mourvèdre blanc,
Ipsos, an expert in market analysis, conducted a market survey in March in connection with the presentation of the new edition of the Michelin Guide.
This past spring, we have been to Champagne and Bordeaux, among other places. Wine regions that are undeniably masters of their respective wine styles. They
— Blending – a scam or a noble art? — This past spring, we have been to Champagne and Bordeaux, among other places. Wine regions
Having an aperitif calms the soul before it is time to eat dinner. Maybe you drink it with others, mingling and chatting. Or you sit
Catalonia in northeastern Spain is known for Cava, the Torres Family, is beautiful beaches, magnificent monasteries, wine cathedrals… And, of course, Conca de Barberà with
The world’s wine consumers are demanding more white wines. Red wine sales are declining. But what if your vineyard is planted mainly with red grape
Global data on the wine sector in 2024 was released at OIV’s (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) press conference on April 15th. John Barker,
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