After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, border closures, labor shortages, export and production impacts, and annual climate change challenges, the wine industry in Margaret River is stronger than ever. Success, according to local experts, comes down to a collaborative approach from all corners of the industry. We had our work …
Read More »Canberra wine region adds drones to climate battle arsenal | Canberra time
news, environment, canberra area vineyards, drones, winery drones, climate change Drone technology is being deployed to boost yields from vineyards in the Canberra region, after some of the region’s toughest successive years. Using a multispectral camera to provide infrared imagery of plant growth, mapping neighboring vineyards will provide winemakers with …
Read More »Spain Sparkling Wine Challenge “The Other Guys”
In reality, in addition to France (producing 550 million bottles), we have choices that include Italy (prosecco – producing 660 +/- bottles), Germany (producing 350 billion bottles), Spain (Cava. +/- producing 260 million bottles) and in the United States (production of 162 million bottles) (forbes.com). We realized that sparkling wine …
Read More »Ohio’s Donniella Winchell named to ‘Most Inspirational People’ List in Wine Industry
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Donniella Winchell, executive director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association, is one of 10 people across the country honored for their commitment to the wine industry. Wine Industry Advisor – an online publication covering the wine industry – has included Winchell on its list of “most inspiring …
Read More »SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS: It was a world of wild wine in 2021 | Sun Glade
2021 has been an interesting year to say the least. COVID-19, gas prices, nearly empty store shelves, shortages of other products, the list goes on. As much as we would like to forget 2021, back to the news of the world of wine. A 2019 6-liter bottle of The Setting …
Read More »The best of Beaujolais – WineLoversPage
by Robin Garr | 12 December 2021 It’s December. The sights and sounds of the holiday season are all around us now. Now is the time to treat yourself, if you can. I went out the other day and spent a couple of times what I usually would for a …
Read More »Producer of Italian sparkling wines for 4 decades aims to produce “the best oenological expression of each vintage”
Revì wines were founded in 1982 by Paolo Malfer, created after years of testing and trials with which he perfected the production techniques necessary to create a premium sparkling wine. Member of the Vinity Wine Company, Revì produces only sparkling wines, Metodo Classico, Trento DOC (Trentodoc). The winery sources its …
Read More »Ten Local Sparkling Wines To Try During Australia’s Champagne Shortage | Australian food and drink
We are in the midst of a champagne shortage and while there is a lot of talk about why this is the case, industry experts say there are several factors at play. Emperor Champagne CEO Kyla Kirkpatrick says mass domestic consumption and supply issues have created the perfect storm. “You …
Read More »Moët & Chandon: Sustainable Development of Champagne
“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world,” said Louis Pasteur, the pioneering French chemist and microbiologist known for his research on vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization. Moët & Chandon pyramid This point of view has always guided Moët & Chandon, a champagne house …
Read More »Weekly review … November 23, 2021
Internationally renowned, multi-starred chef Gordon Ramsay has unveiled his own contemporary line of Italian table wines: Gordon Ramsay Italian Collection. Internationally renowned chef, multi-Michelin starred, Gordon Ramsay unveiled its own contemporary line of Italian table wines: Gordon Ramsay Italian Collection. Created alongside world-renowned winemaker Alberto Antonini, the collection combines “Ramsey’s …
Read More »Savor the taste of Provence with these refreshing rosé wines
Enjoy one of the most picturesque regions in the world through the evocative delights of Provence rosé wines November 17, 2021 5:00 p.m. Imagine enjoying a lazy lunch under the vines, watching the sun dance over the azure sea in the distance, while sipping an aromatic wine that echoes the …
Read More »Vivant Wine Club review and virtual wine tasting
There have never been so many wine club delivery services as there are today. This is not shocking information, we know, as an era of direct consumer happiness is already upon us, and obstacles like the pandemic make the model all the more appealing. It can even go further, when …
Read More »Marlings Vineyard celebrates its 30th anniversary with prizes at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the Decanter World Wine Awards
It is fitting that on the 30th anniversary of the very first harvest of their Sway vineyard, winemakers Mark Barber and Paul Cartmell have won two world awards for their wine. Marlings Vineyard at Mead End Road was planted by John and Patricia Wright in 1990 and produced its first …
Read More »Red China: Upcoming Wineries Recognized
YINCHUAN, China, November 2 (Reuters) – Chinese winemaker Legacy Peak, which started producing grapes more or less by accident in 1997, symbolizes the rapid growth of an industry that is now winning accolades in global markets, but who has already almost given up. “We wanted to pull up all the …
Read More »Passion of Farming Couple Produces Unique Harvest in Heart of Morgan County Farming – The Fort Morgan Times
Sharon and Dan Kauffman have a thriving vineyard in Fort Morgan, growing grapes that will explicitly thrive in this particular environment. Dan is the winemaker and Sharon assists and helps with the sale and management of the winery they recently opened this year. They have traveled extensively to learn about …
Read More »Bonfils announces a luxury wine tourism complex in Languedoc
Les Vignobles Bonfils announce the opening of Château Capitoul, a luxury wine tourism complex in the heart of the AOP La Clape in Languedoc. The family group is one of the largest vineyard owners in France, with 1600 hectares of vines. The Bonfils vineyards also maintain 17 castles and estates …
Read More »Discover the best of Portugal on a leisurely Douro River cruise: Travel Weekly
From Porto’s hillside cityscape to pointed church towers and pastel-hued houses to spectacular inland views of vineyards twirling around mountain peaks, a slow cruise along the Douro River valley is like a lesson in Portuguese history, tradition and cuisine. It’s a lesson I experienced every day aboard Scenic Luxury Cruises’ …
Read More »The best Champagnes of 2021
After a blind tasting of nearly 200 samples for database Champagne Masters at the start of the year, we are offering you the best vintages of 2021, between illustrious names and little-known labels, as well as all styles from brut nature to blanc de blancs. Medal: Gold Grape varieties: Pinot …
Read More »The “Louvre of Wine” must be frozen so that the grape varieties can be revived if they are affected by climate change
‘Louvre of Wine’ – the world’s largest collection of vines – must be FROZEN in hopes that long-lost grape varieties could one day be revived if they die due to climate change The largest collection of vines in the world to freeze so they can one day be relaunched Experts …
Read More »Fall for U.S. destinations during Covid-19 recovery this fall
A recent study by Longwoods International reported that 29% of Americans said they would plan trips to the United States rather than overseas this year because of the Covid-19 Delta variant. Fortunately, the United States has a landscape of phenomenal diversity with climates that are suitable for skiing in the …
Read More »Atlantic Winery raises the flag for fine wines
In the wilderness of the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a quiet wine revolution is unfolding. Far out in the Atlantic Ocean, between Lisbon and New York, vines grow between cracks in black basalt lava rock on Pico Island. The best grow near the sea, where the crabs sing, as …
Read More »The climate could impact the wine season
Attention all wine lovers: Climate change is likely to have an impact on future wine production. Time and wine go hand in hand. Wine grapes are one of the crops most sensitive to changes in temperature and precipitation. The temperatures of the growing season are extremely important for wine grapes …
Read More »Eat, drink, savor: Siletto Family Vineyards is a visiting winemaker’s paradise
The nearly three dozen grape varieties range from old favorites to rare and unusual. For the winegrowers of From Napa to Paso Robles, the name “Siletto” is one that ignites the imagination. While the family vineyard grows Cabernets, Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays which are the standard dishes of Californian vineyards, …
Read More »Women + Wine: Explore the Heart of Georgia’s Wine Country
Three Wine Lovers Visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Part 1 of a Series From left to right, Billie Harris, Sarah Pierre and Katie Rice at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The Dahlonega / Lumpkin County region of Georgia is known as the ‘Heart of Georgia’s Wine Country’ and in 2018 became the …
Read More »Tired of White Claw? Try these sparkling Colorado drinks instead
Sauvage Spectrum canned piquette. Photo by Patricia Kaowthumrong Eat and drink Sauvage Spectrum’s new picket fence made from palisade and Cold Vine wine seltzers from Carboy Winery are the fun sippers to bring to all your fall gatherings. By Patricia Kaowthumrong September 30, 2021 While it’s old news that grapes …
Read More »Louis Roederer’s Quiet Revolution: Collection 242
The new Louis Roederer multi-vintage wine reflects the innovative and avant-garde approach to winemaking of Jean Baptiste Lecallion In the new Louis Roederer, Collection 242, the talented cellar master Jean Baptiste Lécallion has created a multi-vintage wine with “the same versatility, the same complexities as a vintage champagne”. The 242 …
Read More »Most Recent AVA Approved — Virginia Peninsula – Wine Industry Advisor
Advertising The winemakers of Virginia’s newest AVA are proud of their place and hope for increased consumer engagement. –Paul Vigna Matthew Meyer has been the winemaker of The Williamsburg Winery in Virginia for two decades, where his many accomplishments include a Governor’s Cup in 2014 for a red blend called …
Read More »Ningxia in Northwest China to Host International Wine Culture and Tourism Exhibition
YINCHUAN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) – The opening ceremony of the first China International Wine Culture and Tourism Exhibition (Ningxia) kicks off online and offline in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Sunday. (northwest China). The event will include an international wine competition, an exhibition of wine-making equipment and …
Read More »Six fresh California red blends that challenge the cloying and heavy stereotype of wine
If you’ve heard people talking about “red blends” lately, it’s likely they’re referring to a particular type of wine: an inky, dark, richly scented cuvee at an affordable price, usually under $ 15. $ the bottle. Nowadays, the term most often refers to a wine designed for a consumer palate, …
Read More »Applegate Valley Offers Oregon Winegrowers a Quiet Place to Experiment
Grants PASS, Oregon – Applegate Valley in southern Oregon has a lot going on as a region to make great wines. Panoramic natural beauty, however, is not one of them. Unlike the Columbia River Gorge, an area of Oregon with the potential for great wine and far more breathtaking scenery …
Read More »The most romantic hotels for couples
Courtesy of Origins Lodge Escape from everyday life together, whether on vacation or on honeymoon, is a chance to recharge and rejuvenate. Maybe what starts your fire is a tent camp in the wild or a beach bungalow on a private island? Or maybe a multi-story hotel in a dreamy …
Read More »Want to know more about wine? Register for the “wine school”.
There are many ways for wine lovers to stay in touch with wine events or just to learn more. There are great wine reviews such as Wine spectator, Wine lover and Carafe; books by notable authors such as Hugh Johnson, Jamie goode, Karen macneil and Jancis Robinson; and an endless …
Read More »Unmissable things to do in town the week of September 23 to 29
Martin Short in the MIAC Live series: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. A comedic performer on stage and screen, Short has won awards in television, film and theater since his exceptional season on “Saturday Night Live” over 30 years ago. …
Read More »Why you should fall for grape juice
Newsletter: FT Weekend Get weekend inspiration with the best of life, arts and culture. Delivered every Saturday morning. I was at a wine tasting for trendy sommeliers in east London when I first came across grape juice from Austrian winery Nibiru. “We sell a lot,” said Nicolas Rizzi, founder of …
Read More »French order wine from Halkidiki’s first underwater wine cellar
On the wine label it is written: Ieris Oinos, bottled in 2017. Its place is “Xiropotamos” in Ierissos, Halkidiki, the region which “sees” on one side the Gulf of Akanthi and the another Mount Athos and the Gulf of Mount Athos. “Orders have arrived for this wine lately, even from …
Read More »First Black-Owned Maryland Winery Co-Owner Says “We May Be First, But We Won’t Be Last”
Kimberly T Johnson made her Maryland Wine Festival debut not as a winery owner, but as someone drawn to the benefits of volunteering as a volunteer. She and her friends have worked at a number of festivals across the state, she said recently. “They stopped doing it, but I continued,” …
Read More »Spanish winegrowers adapt to climate change
The effects of climate change are pushing Spanish wine growers to plant grapes at higher altitudes. For more than a century, Joaquin Gay’s family of Montella Estany have produced wine in the Spanish Mediterranean region of Catalonia, but the effects of climate change have pushed them to seek higher land. …
Read More »rare opportunity to be part of a Santa Barbara wine heritage | Citizen’s Journal
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – Rick Longoria did not enter the wine business with the dream of owning a cellar. What he was looking for was to create the perfect balance of flavors and sensations, inside a delicate glass. Almost five decades later, Longoria has never stopped trying, never forgetting …
Read More »Column: Wines under 30 for the month of August
Six wines from BC Liquor stores on sale this summer In this article, I again bring you my wine recommendations for sale in BC Liquor stores this month. Each month BC Liquor Stores has a different selection of wines for sale, so I usually go through what is on sale …
Read More »Best White Wine 2021: The Most Drinkable White Wines To Sip And Savor
From fresh and elegant Chablis to the ever popular and tangy Sauvignon Blanc, the best white wines are a summer staple. Whether you have picnics, parties, or laid back weekends in the garden, choosing the perfect drink can get things started on the right foot. But which white wine to …
Read More »Oak Knoll Winery and Handcrafted Wine & Spirits Announce Multi-State Distribution Partnership
PORTLAND, Ore., August 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – An exciting collaboration between Oak Knoll Winery and Handcrafted Wine & Spirits brings together the best wine production and fine wine distribution capacity. Expand Oregon, Kansas and Oklahoma, this partnership strengthens the capacities of both organizations to provide superb wines and …
Read More »Bringing these wines will make you the perfect dinner guest
“Freedom Day” has passed and invitations to dinners, garden gatherings and long lunches have poured in. What’s on the menu. If you can’t pair wine with food, why not pair it occasionally? Or better yet, your host? There are certainly some weighty names out there, wines that everyone will recognize …
Read More »Great reds for full summer | Wine
FEvery now and then I realize that I have overlooked the red wine lovers among you. Those who frankly don’t care if it’s midsummer and prefer to drink big, huge reds than slightly chilled wines (which they consider weed). And who like a good dense, rich chocolate cake, and therefore …
Read More »W. & J. Graham’s unveils a new look for Six Grapes
Publicity Leading Port House Unveils Confident, Contemporary New Look For Its Iconic Reserve Port SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 30, 2021 – The house of Porto leader W. & J. Graham’s has redesigned the packaging of its Port Reserve of Six Raisins with a contemporary look inspired by the famous history …
Read More »Investment App Rally features stocks of some of the best wines in the world
There is the Domaine De La Romanée-Conti 2014”, describes Petrozo. “12 bottles at $54,000 at $54 per … [+] to share. (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Can’t afford to fill your cellar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti? Today, alternative investment platform …
Read More »Investors develop a thirst for fine Spanish wines
With Liv-ex reporting that 2020 has been its best year yet for the Spanish wine trade, James Lawrence investigates whether investors are starting to develop a thirst for the best drops in the country. “To contemplate is to look at shadows”, said Victor Hugo. And like the protagonist of Hugo’s …
Read More »Investment in fine wine: An opportunity for Italy?
It has been a long time coming but now we are able to introduce the great POTUS into our weekly column, for at last its tentacles have extended into an area that concerns us directly. As all investment advisors should be, at Amphora we are politically agnostic. As with any …
Read More »The Vice Wine launches rare orange wine from Napa
Advertising Orange is the New Napa with L’Orange de Sémillon, “Brooklynites”, 2020 Napa Valley, California – May 13, 2021 – The fervor for old-style orange wines, once known as ‘sommelier’s favorites’ because of their distinct color, history and ability to pair with many foods. The Vice Wine, a wine producer …
Read More »Local wine is no longer “sweet, cheap and heady”, but abroad is still more popular – KyivPost
When Ukrainian tech entrepreneur Eugene Shneyderis made his first bottle of wine, he didn’t think he would ever be a wine producer. In 10 years, the Beykush cellar of Shneyderis has grown into a reputable brand that produces nearly 30,000 bottles of wine per year. Finding your way from the …
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