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Chianti Classico is moving towards a regional sub-division similar to what has already been done in Barolo and Barbaresco. The goal is that the wine region’s eight municipalities should be allowed on the label at
Almost all of the world’s most popular quality grape varieties have spread around the globe. But in the world’s top ten list of most planted grapes, there is one that you will find almost only
And some thoughts on “how to improve your wine writing” Yesterday I was part of a panel discussion at the Wine Media Conference, WMC, organised by Zephyr Conferences, on the subject of wine writing. (The
A versatile grape variety that has survived multiple crises, with the world’s second largest white plantings Chardonnay has survived trends and fashion. Maybe you remember the ABC movement, Anything But Chardonnay? I am sure there
There is wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and then there is aceto balsamico tradizionale from Modena. Modena is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. The sports car enthusiasts know that they make Ferrari and
We often hear organic wine growers saying that the organic way of thinking should continue in the cellar. But what does that mean? The rules for organic wine in the cellar has to do with
A tasting of syrah from four countries France and Australia are the two major countries producing syrah (or shiraz). But the grape is grown in many countries around the world. Does the character change depending
Hällåkra Vingård breaks new ground for Swedish wines. Delicious lunch tasting in Skåne. “Ambitious” is the short summary of the visit to Hällåkra winery (Hällåkra Vingård) in Skåne (Scanie). Framed with wheat fields, oilseed rape
If we get the opportunity to taste Greek wines, we never hesitate. Neither should you. Recently, we enjoyed tasting wines from Domaine Agrovision. This is a 25-hectare estate in Lerissos, located just at the beginning
Advantages and difficulties of farming organically The environmental debate is not a black-and-white issue. Organic growers inspire conventional and sustainable winegrowers. Non-organic growers use many of the organic methods. At the same time, some of
New Zealand is a young wine country, and Central Otago on the South Island is even younger. It is also a spectacularly beautiful region where you find superb wines from the tricky pinot noir. One
Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in virtually all wine countries around the world. It is the world’s most popular – most planted – grape variety. The best way to discover the many different faces of cabernet
In the very south of Moldova, in the region of Gagauzia, the road signs are written in Cyrillic, “Russian” letters. This is a Russian speaking region of Moldova. It is also a wine region called
Bastien Jolivet is young winegrower in the Northern Rhône Valley. In 2014 he decided to start to make his own wine. He took the family vineyards out of the local cooperative and presented his own
When she was a teenager, Nea Berglund travelled from Finland down to Bordeaux to pick grapes at her father’s chateau at harvest time. Now she is in charge of the estate, lives here fulltime and,
Cabernet Sauvignon is now the grape variety with the biggest acreage in the world Cabernet Sauvignon has long been responsible for some of the world’s most talked-about, appreciated and expensive wines. In Bordeaux, it is
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 at home, at wine tastings, press lunches, visits to vineyards,
More and more consumers are buying organic wines. Today, the organic vineyard surface in the EU is twice as large as it was 10 years ago. Demand for organic wine is likely to soon outstrip
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices echo empty and meetings take place between adults in the
The vineyards of the Southern Rhône Valley are in the region of Provence. This is the western part of Provence where you find towns such as of Avignon, Orange and Nîmes. Names filled with the
Vermentino, the white wine from Italy, is becoming increasingly popular. Meet Terenzuola, one of the pioneers, who does not want the wine to become a new pinot grigio. —I don’t want vermentino to be a
This year, most major trade shows have been cancelled or postponed. The virus made it impossible to visit Prowein, Vinitialy, VieVinum, Bordeaux, etc., in the same way that regular wine tastings on premise have almost
If you are planning a wine tour later on to South Africa, the best way to prepare is to drink South African wines. We have many favourites. Read below about four excellent producers we sometimes
Wine consumers around the world drink sparkling wines like never before. The message from producers and wine writers has been clearly understood. Bubbles can be drunk at all times and not just when you are
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 at home, at wine tastings, press lunches, visits to vineyards,
Barbecues are loved in many countries and the season is starting. In South Africa, they invite you to a braai, in Argentina and Chile to an asado. What’s so special about an asado? Is it
“I want to give everything, I only live once and I want to give everything I have,” says Marco Parusso from the eponymous wine estate in Monforte d´Alba in Barolo. You can feel that in
Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand was famous for its red wines long before Central Otago. Already in 1851, the country’s oldest still existing winery was founded here, Mission Estate. Another prominent pioneer in Hawke’s Bay,
Unless you have millions of euros to spare you’re not going to be a winery owner. But it can still be fun to get involved with wine. There is a less onerous way to do
“Languedoc-Roussillon is a big area. Around 200,000 hectares. Exactly how many producers there are is difficult to know, but it is probably about 10,000 to 15,000. In our book “Languedoc-Roussillon, The Wines Of Southern France”
Chianti Classico is moving towards a regional sub-division similar to what has already been done in Barolo and Barbaresco. The goal is that the wine
Almost all of the world’s most popular quality grape varieties have spread around the globe. But in the world’s top ten list of most planted
And some thoughts on “how to improve your wine writing” Yesterday I was part of a panel discussion at the Wine Media Conference, WMC, organised
A versatile grape variety that has survived multiple crises, with the world’s second largest white plantings Chardonnay has survived trends and fashion. Maybe you remember
There is wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and then there is aceto balsamico tradizionale from Modena. Modena is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.
We often hear organic wine growers saying that the organic way of thinking should continue in the cellar. But what does that mean? The rules
A tasting of syrah from four countries France and Australia are the two major countries producing syrah (or shiraz). But the grape is grown in
Hällåkra Vingård breaks new ground for Swedish wines. Delicious lunch tasting in Skåne. “Ambitious” is the short summary of the visit to Hällåkra winery (Hällåkra
If we get the opportunity to taste Greek wines, we never hesitate. Neither should you. Recently, we enjoyed tasting wines from Domaine Agrovision. This is
Advantages and difficulties of farming organically The environmental debate is not a black-and-white issue. Organic growers inspire conventional and sustainable winegrowers. Non-organic growers use many
New Zealand is a young wine country, and Central Otago on the South Island is even younger. It is also a spectacularly beautiful region where
Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in virtually all wine countries around the world. It is the world’s most popular – most planted – grape variety. The
In the very south of Moldova, in the region of Gagauzia, the road signs are written in Cyrillic, “Russian” letters. This is a Russian speaking
Bastien Jolivet is young winegrower in the Northern Rhône Valley. In 2014 he decided to start to make his own wine. He took the family
When she was a teenager, Nea Berglund travelled from Finland down to Bordeaux to pick grapes at her father’s chateau at harvest time. Now she
Cabernet Sauvignon is now the grape variety with the biggest acreage in the world Cabernet Sauvignon has long been responsible for some of the world’s
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
More and more consumers are buying organic wines. Today, the organic vineyard surface in the EU is twice as large as it was 10 years
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices
The vineyards of the Southern Rhône Valley are in the region of Provence. This is the western part of Provence where you find towns such
Vermentino, the white wine from Italy, is becoming increasingly popular. Meet Terenzuola, one of the pioneers, who does not want the wine to become a
This year, most major trade shows have been cancelled or postponed. The virus made it impossible to visit Prowein, Vinitialy, VieVinum, Bordeaux, etc., in the
If you are planning a wine tour later on to South Africa, the best way to prepare is to drink South African wines. We have
Wine consumers around the world drink sparkling wines like never before. The message from producers and wine writers has been clearly understood. Bubbles can be
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
Barbecues are loved in many countries and the season is starting. In South Africa, they invite you to a braai, in Argentina and Chile to
“I want to give everything, I only live once and I want to give everything I have,” says Marco Parusso from the eponymous wine estate
Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand was famous for its red wines long before Central Otago. Already in 1851, the country’s oldest still existing winery was
Unless you have millions of euros to spare you’re not going to be a winery owner. But it can still be fun to get involved
“Languedoc-Roussillon is a big area. Around 200,000 hectares. Exactly how many producers there are is difficult to know, but it is probably about 10,000 to
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