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Welcome to the land next to the one below, part of the largest empire in the world, home to the Kiwi bird and amazing sparkling wines. New Zealand is a fascinating country that is worth learning a bit more about, especially about its wonderful wine region. New Zealand’s first vineyard …

COVID lockdowns have drastically changed shopping habits everywhere, including in the wine sector. With restaurants closed and at-home happy hours starting early and often, U.S. digital wine sales grew 32% to $760 billion in 2020, according to a report by wine industry analyst Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank. Many …

Advertising Women-Owned and-Led Winery Pledges $25,000 to Support Initiatives to Build Women’s Leadership for a More Sustainable World SANTA CLAUS MARIA, California – March 2, 2022 – Cambria Wine Estatethe Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, today announced its partnership …

*This content is brought to you by Iona By Andrew Gunn A little history 2022 is the 25thand anniversary of my purchase of the Geelbeksvlei farm which I changed to Iona in a nod to my Scottish and Viking ancestry. The 2021 vintage marks the 21st of our first wine, …

With a lesser vintage to come out next year, Burgundy producers are cashing in – so watch for price rises. © Chateau de Pommard | The 2020 vintage was mostly very good, but getting your hands on the wines will not be easy. That means warmer than 2015, warmer than …

Nyetimber Rosé, Sussex, England NV (£31.49, waitrose) Drinking rosé champagne on Valentine’s Day is, I know, not the most spontaneous or original act of love. It’s the drink the Valentine’s Day industry tells us we can’t live without – a vehicle for the wine industry to exploit our insecurities and …

Freixenet Copestick has announced a partnership agreement with Lion New Zealand to become the exclusive distributor of Wither Hills in the UK from February 2022. The vineyards are located in the Wairau Valley sub-region of Marlborough, producing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, varietals synonymous with this verdant terrain. Founded in …

On the first weekend of March 2020, as the coronavirus began spreading from Asia across Europe and knocking harder and harder on American doors, the World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) took over the Ritz- Carlton Bacara in Goleta, as he had done every year for years. . As usual, I …

January 31, 2022 Guy Barnett, Minister for Primary Industries and Water The Tasmanian government continues to support the growth of the state’s wine sector which had a bumper year in 2021, and 2022 looks set to be just as successful. Tasmanian wines won …

The couple are part of a thriving wine community settling in and around Daylesford – a community which Dilworth and Allain say reminds them of the younger generation of winemakers they have met and connected with. in Chianti and Beaujolais. And it is not only wine producers, but also winemakers …

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 …

Paso Robles is a California Central Coast wine gem, home to more than 200 labels. The region is often associated with Next to, the dark comedy about love, infidelity and excess. But it is a multi-faceted destination, picturesque with its olive groves and sunny hillsides, and a thriving wine region, …

IIf you’re simply having a wet January, rather than a dry one – that is, you’re cutting back instead of cutting back – you may well be more attracted to low-alcohol beverages than non-alcoholic beverages, that I talked about last week. When it comes to wine, at least, there’s plenty …

The second week of January is traditionally Burgundy Week in London. In the many tastings of the 2020s that would usually be scheduled for next week, the vast majority of wines would come from the Côte d’Or, the “golden slope” of limestone and marl facing east that produces the most …

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 …

MIAMI BEACH, Florida, January 5, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Santa Margherita United States, the 100% subsidiary of Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, acquired the majority stake in ROCO Winery in Oregon. ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby Stonebraker-Soles. Located in the Willamette Valley region, ROCO wines …

Is there a better time than the holiday season to open a bottle of champagne? It’s mandatory at home, and most of the winemakers I know here on the central coast feel the same. While I can’t afford a lot of French champagnes, there are many great sparkling wines made …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

With wine appreciation on the rise in Papua New Guinea. The sommelier of Loloata Island Resort, Kannapan Jayakumar, tells PNG now why wine has become such a sensation and why the Highlands might be a good place to start a winery. The sommelier at Loloata Resort, Kannapan Jayakumar. Credit: Loloata …

Now we are in the thick of the action – the holiday season with a parade of friends and family passing through your door until New Years Day. Some of them, no doubt, will be marathon runners, designated drivers, or parents who can’t risk a hangover. Riding the wellness trend …

Hampshire Hattingley Valley Winery has announced the release of two new premium still wines in its “Still By Hattingley” collection. The 2020 Still Pinot Noir and the 2020 Reserve Still Chardonnay, created by chief winemaker Emma Rice, will each retail for £ 25 a bottle. Still Pinot Noir is the …

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 …

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 …

The hunt for bargains in Bordeaux is becoming easier and more than ever to the reds. “Don’t make me laugh” is a pretty common reaction whenever we bring up the subject of value versus Bordeaux and that’s understandable too. Bordeaux is, of course, one of the most expensive wine regions …

Breaking the dirt on the limestone of Waitaki Valley 20 years ago was a “huge leap of faith”, say Jim and Anne Jerram. And as they celebrate the recent sale of Ostler Wines to ACG Wines Ltd, they say they would do it again “in the blink of an eye”, …

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 …

Food and beverage establishments around the world have rushed to add outdoor seating as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but the dozens and dozens of wineries that dot the hills outside McMinnville, Dundee, Newberg, Carlton and other Willamette Valley towns have a head start in this area. After all, a sidewalk …

Nestled between the West Coast and the Tararua Range, ÅŒhau Wines is “seriously unusual,” says Marketing Director Jo Scully. “Everything we do is a bit of a risk and a bit of a challenge, and finding things for this site.” “There’s just nothing normal about us,” agrees Managing Director Donna …

‘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 …

Last week California winery Belle Glos, known for its award-winning Pinot Noir, announced its nationwide partnership with novelist Nicholas Sparks and luxury stationery Dempsey & Carroll to revive the art and craft of letter writing. . Belle Glos owner and fifth generation winemaker Joe Wagner told Forbes: “Letter writing is …

I had this week’s column in the box when Wine-searcher crossed my screen with this headline: The World’s Cheapest Pinots Noirs, by Don Kavanaugh, a writer I consider valuable reading. So, I stopped typing to find out about some ideas. I appreciate this review because it includes “value” as a …

As Champagne Gosset releases its highly anticipated Celebris Rosé 2008, the house’s cellar master reveals why the wine turns all traditional notions of sparkling rose upside down. “I am a winegrower, not a bubbly man,” cellar master Odilon de Varine announced during a tasting this week to announce the launch …

Advertising Belle Glos Love Letters encourages everyone to dedicate a love letter to the people you value the most Napa Valley, California (October 5, 2021) – The past year opened people’s eyes a lot – it made them appreciate the places they frequented easily, the people they could kiss without …

A 99-point wine for less than $ 30? We need to talk about Riesling. Winemakers and writers often refer to Pinot Noir as a “clumsy” grape, but, when it comes to frustration, it has nothing on the Riesling. No varietal is as universally adored on one side and as outright …

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 …

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, …

The Root and Rise of Winemaker Bryan Ulbrich By Janice Binkert | October 2, 2021 Nearly 40 wineries are nestled among the vineyards that dot the scenic, rolling slopes of the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas that jut out into the east and west bays of Traverse City. In contrast, …

“It’s the highlight of the year, isn’t it?” You have only one shot to “call the picking”, to bring (these grapes). . For Eric Sussman, longtime owner of Radio-Coteau, which produces the cult pinot noir near Occidental, the harvest reflects an ever-changing set of challenges and opportunities. “It’s a pretty …

Many smart, good, and even lucky winemakers can work their entire lives and never achieve Alisa Jacobson’s success. At just 42 years old, Jacobson has already grown an internationally renowned brand from just 1,000 cases to over a million and just two months ago she is now fully focused on …

The 2021 harvest is underway in Burgundy, but the region’s wine growers are holding their breath over the latest yields after a year of severe weather. According to Vins de Bourgogne, the 2021 harvest began around September 18-20, as planned when the producers started their first plots. However, reports across …

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 …

Winemaker Kristy French with Assistant Winemaker Cody Latino at The View Winery. (Carli Berry / iINFOnews.ca) A visit to The View Winery and Wards Cider tasting room during harvest is a truly authentic experience. Any day you will likely see wine and cider being made in the adjoining cellar, and …

Celebrate the bounty of the vineyard with a party centered around a selection of wines from local stores. Every fall, wineries across the country harvest the bounty of their vines. It’s an exciting time of year that celebrates everything grape-related, from the first crushing to the final bottling. With that …

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, …

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 …

Autumn is the harvest season in Germany. There are 13 regions where wine is cultivated, the same number as in France. The regions are located mainly in southern Germany and along the Rhine, Moselle and Ahr rivers. Both the soil and the climate favor the ripening of the grapes, both …

The Houstonian hotel invites guests to experience all that the luxury hotel has to offer, including exploring their 27 acres of lush woodland property on a new Sunset Sip & Stroll. Drinks include a variety of white and red wines, as well as cocktails, upon purchase. All drinks are served …

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 …

Caroline Styne is co-owner and wine director of the Lucca restaurant group and wine director of Hollywood Bowl Food & Wine. “There are definitely wines that you wouldn’t want, like good Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, some Italian red wines, vintage Champagnes and Burgundy,” says Caroline Styne. “These top-of-the-range wines have the …

To put it mildly, the co-founder of Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet calls this summer “unique”. “Well, last summer there was the pandemic and we fought,” said Rolf de Bruin. “And this summer it was wildfires, smoke, a heat wave and an evacuation alert and the pandemic. It all …

Advertising –Randy Caparoso Does the wine terroir no longer exists ? This is a valid question, even if it is stupid. Sure, terroir exist. If not, entire belief systems rest on the premise that terroir explains not only sensory differences, but also quality distinctions, as in the Grands Crus classification, …

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 …

Harvesting Pinot Noir grapes is nothing new to Jim York. But pulling in the lush, deep purple fruit had special meaning for York’s Catalina View wines this week: they were the first grapes harvested since the Palos Verdes Peninsula was designated by the federal government as the official wine region …

Beginning of the sparkling grape harvest – Sparkling wine producer Vino Vargas launched the 2021 harvest season with a morning picking of its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The harvest began in the first light of day and in crisp 55-degree weather with a touch of morning coastal fog. Sparkling …

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 …

The summer heat is beating down much of the country right now, which means it’s time to enjoy the kind of wines and spirits that are as refreshing as they are intriguing. My white wine of the week – in fact, it’s a rosé, and a superb one, too – …

A heat wave could cause problems for growers and growers in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. By W. Blake Gray | Posted Tuesday June 29, 2021 How does Pinot Noir behave at temperatures of 116 degrees (47 Celsius)? We will find out. The Willamette Valley, Oregon, had its …

Advertising High-quality, vintage, AVA-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay now available in cans through Just Enough Wines San Francisco, California, September 29, 2020 – With the launch of Just Enough Wines on September 30, 2020, consumers will no longer have to choose between quality and convenience. By reinventing canned wine, founder …

While luxury brands and entry-level brands have seen strong non-retail sales over the past year, James Lawrence explores how the pandemic has affected the mid-tier of fine wines. San Leonardo in Trentino is doing well in the middle segment of fine wines In October 2020, Swiss bank UBS released a …

In July, Chicago Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. hosted an auction for the mighty New York restaurant Del Posto. All 3,422 lots, including the vintage Quintarelli, Sassicaia and a complete case of 1999 Case Basse Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, have been sold, with 80% of the lots selling for much …

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 …

A new winery in South Africa, co-founded by the Newton-Johnson family and Roland Preens, offers a ‘unique’ chance to invest in one of Cape Town’s most exciting wine regions, Hemel-en-Aarde. Hemelzicht Vineyards is a new 60 hectare vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and the first in South Africa to offer …

Duckhorn Wine Co., which owns Mendocino County’s Sebastopol Kosta Browne and Goldeneye wineries, filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday for an initial public offering of $ 100 million in shares. The St. Helena-based company, which produces luxury wines sold in all 50 states, is owned by …

Covid-19 has had a remarkably small effect on alternative investments, and almost none on luxury goods. These products have a record of continued appreciation, and this has not changed during the pandemic crisis, according to the Knight Frank World Wealth report. No luxury item, however, did as well as a …