Le Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) is one of the largest of the many wine competitions organized around the world. CMB constantly look at trends
Les Outsiders is a group of winegrowers in the Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, and in a few other places across France. They make some excellent
We have also put together a few short city guides, which give you an introduction to some important cities in the wine world. First out
Some wine consultants are world famous mega stars. Most work quietly behind the scenes and you rarely hear their name. Has the advent of oenologist
We have collected a few more comments from our travellers on what they have to say about our tours: “I felt like an important VIP
“Some of the most unique wines in the world – reds and white – come from Burgundy. A well-made red Bourgogne (or Burgundy wine if
A Swedish restaurant has for the first time been awarded three Michelin stars, or three macarons as one also says in France. The one who
Name can be a sensitive matter. Famiglie Dell’Amarone d’Arte, or Amarone Families, as it is commonly known in English, is an association founded in 2009,
Are the good old days gone forever? Perhaps the wines were better before, in the good old days? If you want to go really far
Are the good old days gone forever? Perhaps the wines were better before, in the good old days? If you want to go really far
Having an ideal wine cellar with a temperature of around 10-14 degrees year-round is not common. And the wine “fridges” that are available on the
It is often difficult to know a many of the “practical” things when travelling to a new country. For example, what is the common practice
We are constantly looking for natural wine bars in Paris (our masochistic streak?). But you can find them in other places as well. For example
In today’s tough competition, all wine producers must make every effort to keep customers and to win new ones. Not least is it important for
To choose which tour operator to travel with is a bit like getting married. You don’t really know what kind of experience it will be
Paul Bocuse, France’s most famous chef, died 91 years old on January 20. Paul Bocuse was the leading and emblematic figure of the new French
During the winter pruning many tons of vine branches, more specifically about two tons per hectare, are cut off the vines every winter in France.
They drink a lot of wine in French movies. We already knew that. But now it is also proven in a research report that has
The trend has been there for several years now. Demand for wines with lower alcoholic strength increases. However, it is not that easy to make
Winter 2018 Chile and Argentina, January 27 – February 11 (full) South Africa, February 23 – March 5 (full) Spring 2018 Bordeaux, April 25-29 Autumn
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