BKWine Brief nr 255, November 2024
2024-11-30
— Are we drowning in labels? — The wine world is being flooded with labels. I recently read that Champagne Bollinger was awarded the label
— Are we drowning in labels? — The wine world is being flooded with labels. I recently read that Champagne Bollinger was awarded the label
Local grapes are on the rise in many parts of Europe. This is also noticeable in Mallorca, an island that is so far better known
That France has the world’s largest production of oak barrels will come as no surprise. Most of the world’s wine regions buy French oak barrels
Mealybugs are a feared enemy in the vineyards in California, Oregon, South Africa, and other places. These tiny bugs are dangerous because they spread the
There is something very special about hearing Romana Echensperger talk about wine. She is not only one of the few to hold the prestigious title
Some countries are primarily associated with one grape variety, such as malbec in Argentina and sauvignon blanc in New Zealand. However, this latter country makes
More and more fungus-resistant hybrids are being allowed in France. Or perhaps a better wording: lesser prone to disease. Four new varieties, two whites and
Everyone who reads the Brief is probably more or less a wine enthusiast. We are, of course. We have been called geeks and it has
— 100 points! — There is no such thing as perfection. At least not in wine. If anything, the perfect wine is the one you
The word minerality continues to fill columns and research reports. A new one has explored the concept of minerality by analysing tasting notes from 16,542
We recently got back from Austria and of course we were wondering how the vineyards had coped with the huge amounts of rain that came
In France, the harvest and fermentation are in full swing. In many (most) places the harvest is finished. The weather has caused problems in many
Everyone who reads the Brief is probably more or less a wine enthusiast. We are, of course. We have been called geeks and it has
— Is a number worth a thousand words? — Everyone who reads the Brief is probably more or less a wine enthusiast. We are, of
In France, sales of organic wines are a bit slow now. But there are export markets with a growing interest in these wines, says ISWR,
Although wine has been made for thousands of years in eastern Europe, many of the countries can really be thought of as “New World” wine
The world congress of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) will take place in Moldova in 2025. The OIV is an intergovernmental body
Dry Jurançon is one of our favourite white wines. Jurançon is traditionally a sweet wine. Jurançon Sec (completely dry – as opposed to sparkling wine,
Nestled in the centre of the Balkans is the country called North Macedonia. It is a mountainous place that reaches an impressive 2,752 metres (9,030
Much is written about the fact that the young generation does not drink wine. That is not entirely true; the young drink wine, at least
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