5095 person participated in what was, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the worlds largest wine tasting. The tasting was held in Aranda del Duero in the Spanish wine region Castilla y Leon and
Chef Jakob Mielcke Hansen and sommelier Alexander Berntsen, both from the restaurant Jan Hurtigkarl in Denmark won first prize in a recent competition in Jerez, the capital of Sherry, on the best combination of sherry
Jens Nielsen is actually Swedish (even if the name suggests one of the Scandinavian neighbours) but he lives on the Spanish south coast. Going shopping for wine in Marbella he was always disappointed by the
Millésime Bio, the “organic wine fair” recently held in Narbonne saw visitor numbers grow with 33%. England and Germany were the two foreign countries best represented. World production of wine from land under “agriculture Biologique”
It used to be that only the big cities had top quality restaurants in Sweden, but such is no longer the case. PM & Vänner (PM & Friends) in the mid-sized provincial city of Växjö
You find “A Table” in one of the “proche-banlieus” (near-suburbs) in Paris, Levallois-Perret, just north-west of the centre. In an area dominated by modern office buildings they offer an ambitious cuisine but in a relaxed,
Louis Barruol is owner and wine maker at Château Saint Cosme in Gigondas. He has 15 hectares of old vines that grow on very heterogeneous and complex soil in a cool micro climate. He practices
Laurent de Bosredon took over this family property in the mid-80s. He had, and has, one target in mind: to raise the quality of, and the consumer interest for, the two appellations Bergerac and Monbazillac.
Appellations and brand names? Does it serve any useful purpose to have appellations and classifications (by the way, do you know the difference between the two?)? Not an easy question to answer. Yes, it can
Chefs, Saveurs, Champagne By Ragnar Fridriksson Passionfood An odd book in some ways. First: written by an Islander living in Champagne. Second, a strange mix of recipes, portraits, pictures and publicity for champagne. But if
The Oxford Companion to Wine By Jancis Robinson (editor), et al. Oxford University Press This is a reference book from A to Z. Very thorough and competent with lots of details on almost every imaginable
Les Grands Crus du Languedoc et Roussillon By Michel Smith Editions Renault A dense tome with profiles of many growers in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Michel Smith has selected his choice of best growers, the future
Every grape variety has it’s competition it seems and so does Barbera. In 2006 the competition counted 305 entrants, 35 of which cam from outside of Italy. The winner was Paion 2005, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Finland’s biggest wine event is the annual wine fair ViiniExpo. It is open both to professionals and to the general public. This year’s event takes place on March 15-17. FinnExpo.fi
“Protect Place” is an initiative created by seven wine regions to promote truthful (geographical) information on wine labels. The regions behind the initiative are Champagne, Jerez (Sherry), Napa Valley, Porto (port wine), Oregon, Walla Walla,
« Les Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône » is a movable feast where you have the opportunity to taste and get to know all of the appellations in the Rhône Valley. Tastings are organised in
CIVL (Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins Du Languedoc) is a sort of producers cooperation and promotion organisation for the appellations in Languedoc. Fitou is one of the larger appellations in Languedoc but is apparently not happy
In April the French people will elect a new president. The two front runners for the race are Nicolas Sarkozy (conservative) and Segolène Royale (socialist). This has led to an unexpected hausse for the sales
– Jixiang Ruyi Tobacco and Alcohol Company had recruited 284 people who, against a payment of 10,000 Yuan (ca 980 euro) at Christmas would run naked through the streets of Zhenzhou, the capital of the
Château Romanin is one of the better known properties in Provence, in the appellation Les Baux de Provence. The vineyards cover 58 ha (of a total of 230 ha). Romanin is also known for following
– The international wine trade will have a great opportunity to taste and select the best Corsican wines on April 26-27. The “First Corsican International Wine Convention” will welcome buyers from all over the world.
Top lists seem to be popular this season. Here’s one from Sotheby’s wine auctions. Top auction prices: – 6 bt DRC Romanée Conti 1985: $119,500 – Double magnums Ch Lafite 1865: $111,625 – 12 bt
Organised by Les Vignerons Independents, Blue Wine Expo will present more than 100 wine producers from Provence on January 29-30. BleuWinExpo.com
– Jacque and François Lurton, sons of the legendary André Lurton (owner of e.g. Chateau La Louvière) have under many years built up a substantial and well respected wine production activity around the globe under
Oak is certainly by very far the most popular wood to use for barrels, but it is not the only. EU has recently approved the mention on wine labels that the wine has been fermented
– Each year Business Week makes a survey of the world’s 100 most powerful brands. This year there is one wine and two spirits brands that just squeeze in on the list. Guess which! Here’s
A unique collection of Chateau d’Yquem (Sauternes, Bordeaux), spanning 150 years, was recently sold at auction by the Antique Wine Company in London. The buyer has wished to remain secret. Almost every vintage back to
Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of the famous Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux, has acquired Domaine des Sénéchaux in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sénéchaux. Sénéchaux has previously been one rather inconspicuous Châteauneuf property, but that will no doubt now change, judging
– American Viticultural Areas (AVA) is the US equivalent to the French system of Appellation Contrôlée (although very different). Chehalem Mountains, close to Portland in Oregon, has been approved as the fifteenth AVA in the
5095 person participated in what was, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the worlds largest wine tasting. The tasting was held in Aranda del
Chef Jakob Mielcke Hansen and sommelier Alexander Berntsen, both from the restaurant Jan Hurtigkarl in Denmark won first prize in a recent competition in Jerez,
Jens Nielsen is actually Swedish (even if the name suggests one of the Scandinavian neighbours) but he lives on the Spanish south coast. Going shopping
Millésime Bio, the “organic wine fair” recently held in Narbonne saw visitor numbers grow with 33%. England and Germany were the two foreign countries best
It used to be that only the big cities had top quality restaurants in Sweden, but such is no longer the case. PM & Vänner
You find “A Table” in one of the “proche-banlieus” (near-suburbs) in Paris, Levallois-Perret, just north-west of the centre. In an area dominated by modern office
Louis Barruol is owner and wine maker at Château Saint Cosme in Gigondas. He has 15 hectares of old vines that grow on very heterogeneous
Laurent de Bosredon took over this family property in the mid-80s. He had, and has, one target in mind: to raise the quality of, and
Appellations and brand names? Does it serve any useful purpose to have appellations and classifications (by the way, do you know the difference between the
Chefs, Saveurs, Champagne By Ragnar Fridriksson Passionfood An odd book in some ways. First: written by an Islander living in Champagne. Second, a strange mix
The Oxford Companion to Wine By Jancis Robinson (editor), et al. Oxford University Press This is a reference book from A to Z. Very thorough
Les Grands Crus du Languedoc et Roussillon By Michel Smith Editions Renault A dense tome with profiles of many growers in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Michel
Every grape variety has it’s competition it seems and so does Barbera. In 2006 the competition counted 305 entrants, 35 of which cam from outside
Finland’s biggest wine event is the annual wine fair ViiniExpo. It is open both to professionals and to the general public. This year’s event takes
“Protect Place” is an initiative created by seven wine regions to promote truthful (geographical) information on wine labels. The regions behind the initiative are Champagne,
« Les Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône » is a movable feast where you have the opportunity to taste and get to know all of
CIVL (Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins Du Languedoc) is a sort of producers cooperation and promotion organisation for the appellations in Languedoc. Fitou is one of
In April the French people will elect a new president. The two front runners for the race are Nicolas Sarkozy (conservative) and Segolène Royale (socialist).
– Jixiang Ruyi Tobacco and Alcohol Company had recruited 284 people who, against a payment of 10,000 Yuan (ca 980 euro) at Christmas would run
Château Romanin is one of the better known properties in Provence, in the appellation Les Baux de Provence. The vineyards cover 58 ha (of a
– The international wine trade will have a great opportunity to taste and select the best Corsican wines on April 26-27. The “First Corsican International
Top lists seem to be popular this season. Here’s one from Sotheby’s wine auctions. Top auction prices: – 6 bt DRC Romanée Conti 1985: $119,500
Organised by Les Vignerons Independents, Blue Wine Expo will present more than 100 wine producers from Provence on January 29-30. BleuWinExpo.com
– Jacque and François Lurton, sons of the legendary André Lurton (owner of e.g. Chateau La Louvière) have under many years built up a substantial
Oak is certainly by very far the most popular wood to use for barrels, but it is not the only. EU has recently approved the
– Each year Business Week makes a survey of the world’s 100 most powerful brands. This year there is one wine and two spirits brands
A unique collection of Chateau d’Yquem (Sauternes, Bordeaux), spanning 150 years, was recently sold at auction by the Antique Wine Company in London. The buyer
Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of the famous Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux, has acquired Domaine des Sénéchaux in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sénéchaux. Sénéchaux has previously been one rather inconspicuous
– American Viticultural Areas (AVA) is the US equivalent to the French system of Appellation Contrôlée (although very different). Chehalem Mountains, close to Portland in
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