France is not like Italy, where vines grow in every region. But France is not far behind. In fact, there are more vineyards in France
Alejandro Bulgheroni, one of the world’s wealthiest people, continues to expand his Italian wine empire, now with two vineyards in Bolgheri: Tenuta Meraviglia and Tenuta
The wine industry is very aware that it needs to adapt to cope with climate change. Champagne has been experimenting with lower planting density for
Emiliana in Chile, one of the world’s largest organic and biodynamic wine producers, is expanding. A completely new vineyard of almost 300 hectares, previously uncultivated
Wine enthusiasts tend to like unusual grape varieties. What is unusual and common however, varies with time. The grape varieties that are the most grown
No, your Bordeaux wine will not soon be made from other grape varieties, as some headlines have implied. Last year, producers in Bordeaux approved a
If you cannot buy a vineyard, maybe adoption of a vine can be a (slightly cheaper) alternative? The Mayard family has 43 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine world loves hierarchies. But despite this fact, isn’t it time to scrap the term “noble grape”? In Alsace, it’s been around for ages,
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Oak barrel ageing is today important when it comes to a certain category of red and white wines in the upper echelons. If you talk
There are many beautiful wine regions in the Languedoc. La Clape, near the town of Narbonne, is one of them. Château de Figuières is situated
Many a bottle of port will be opened over Christmas. We recommend some of our favourites. Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2008 (~30 euro). Fonseca is
Longed-for producers meet thirsty throats on the Italian Wind Day at the Grand Hotel Media, working life and living rooms are strongly impacted by restrictions,
Some inspiration and recommendations for the end-of-year festivities. Or for some other occasion: For Christmas and New Year, we recommend bubbles from all corners of
This is a book review of a Swedish book called ”Så roligt ska vi inte ha det – En historia om svensk alkoholpolitik” which translates
Uncorked: Under this heading, we collect various wines that we have tasted, and liked, recently. It can be wines that we have had during dinner
Four delicious wines that give to someone for Christmas, or to drink yourself. Sauska Tokaji Furmint 2019 (~10 euro). The Hungarian region of Tokaj is
Viognier has its “home” in the Rhône district, in the two small appellations Condrieu and Château Grillet. Until the end of the 20th century, it
A large study that lasted for thirteen years shows that biodiversity in the vineyard is a good thing that pays off. If a vineyard is
Tuscan wines ageing with grace! Few wineries manage to walk through history without following trends or markets, with the only aim to focus on quality.
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