Bag-in-Box now has its own competition
2015-03-12
It is popular with wine competitions. These can be general, for a particular grape variety, for a particular region, etc. And now even the bag-in-box
It is popular with wine competitions. These can be general, for a particular grape variety, for a particular region, etc. And now even the bag-in-box
Mendoza is by far the most popular travel destination for those who want to explore the wine regions in Argentina, according to a study published
Chinese wine drinkers are interested not only in luxury wines from the great chateaux of Bordeaux or from the top producers in Burgundy. Chinese BHC
Unfathomable is the Italian bureaucracy. We have just read that from January 1, 2015 it is apparently no longer illegal to mention Piedmont on a
Some countries have gladly embraced the screw cap while the increase in other countries is slower. Wine consumer’s preferences are very different when it comes
We have two great classics on the coming autumn’s wine tour program. First the Bordeaux wine tour; if you have never been to Bordeaux then
The first book we did was “Languedoc, meetings with wines and wine-growers in the French South” (currently only available in Swedish). The book was mentioned
When you have a really good Riesling in your glass there is nothing else to wish for. And a much better Riesling than this Cuvée
The despicable behaviour of the CIVC Champagne marketing organisation against a great champagne supporter “Champagne Jayne” is the name that Jayne Powell uses for her
You can actually find a great many chateaux in Bordeaux in the middle price range, quite affordable. Some of them have joined together in joint
Roberson Wine, an English wine company that also has an online store that even sells to Sweden, presented the challenge: France against California. Inspired by
Spring is in the air? Spring is (maybe) in the air although the vineyards around Europe still stand naked, waiting for their first green leaves.
Spring is in the air? Spring is (maybe) in the air although the vineyards around Europe still stand naked, waiting for their first green leaves.
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
There are some 8000 “chateaux” in Bordeaux. Of these 8000 it is less than 1% that have reached international fame, and often astronomical prices, and
[pullquote position=”right”]This book about Sherry is a classic[/pullquote]. It is now in its 6th edition (first published 1961!), so just imagine how many wine enthusiasts
“I’m glad you like it,” said Giovanni Scarfone from Azienda Agrigola Bonavita. Giovanni has six hectares of Nerello mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera in the
Wines from the South can warm nicely in the winter in the cold North. And can also cheer up a gloomy evening. Domaine Pontifical is
It does not matter if you are organic or not. All vineyards can suffer from various diseases. Against certain fungal diseases, downy mildew for example,
Almost all champagne is made with some added sugar. Some is added to increase the alcohol level and then some more is added for the
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