This is the full press conference of the OIV, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, Jean-Marie Aurand, director presents the latest world wine business
Most wine regions are beautiful, have charming landscapes. Actually, I should say “all” and not “most”. Pictures and videos can be an inspiration and can
Grenache is one of the world’s most widely grown grape varieties. And one of our favourite grapes.It is found mainly in southern France and in
“Guide to the World of Wine” is a new book series that we have just launched. The first two titles in the series are about
It has become popular with crowdfunding for wine books (Jura, Champagne, aromas and what not). Is it because the publishers are hard to persuade, or
In last brief we wrote about how to describe a wine in a way that makes people understand what you mean. We have received some
We have some news for the autumn travel program, a new destination, as well as some classics. The new destination (i.e. new on the English
The copper doses are a constant headache for organic growers. The French authority ANSES (a food and health authority) and the European Commission want to
White, red or rosé? Colour is not just about that! What is the importance of the colour of the? Quite a lot actually. Many people
White, red or rosé? Colour is not just about that! What is the importance of the colour of the? Quite a lot actually. Many people
Les Fumées Blanches – that is the topic of the tasting. François Lurton, the man behind the wine, is our cicerone. Les Fumées Blanches is
“Britagne” (*) is British bubble and not a French province misspelled There has been much media noise about the new sparkling wines from north of
Rioja is slowly but surely making a comeback on the world market. However, for the comeback to be a success certain producers think that things
Wine consumers love Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc. Or don’t they? There is a lot of talk nowadays about grapes that are forgotten,
What? Disgorge? Simple. You put the bottle upside down in freezer liquid, you take of the temporary cork, you fill it up with a little
Cairanne has finally been upgraded and has now its own appellation. This means that the producers can now put only Cairanne the label instead of
Paella is a very Spanish dish. Usually one thinks of Paella Valenciana (from Valencia) when talking about it. But it is made in many different
Guide to the World of Wine is a new book series that we have just launched. The first two titles in the series are about
Gambero Rosso – the red shrimp – is the name of the inn where Pinocchio once ate supper together with the Fox and the Cat.
We have been pleased to see a few reviews recently of the English language edition of our book on organic wines: Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural
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