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Week-end des Grands Crus Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of May 2013
TweetSaturday 18th and Sunday 19th of May 2013, The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux invites lovers of Fine Wine to an exclusive weekend in Bordeaux to taste top wines from key appellations. This is a rare opportunity to taste … Continue reading
Spotlight on Grenache
TweetOn January 24th, the first International Grenache Competition – Grenaches du Monde- took place in Perpignan. 80 wine professionals of various international backgrounds travelled to the South of France to participate in the judging of the 364 wine samples. Wines … Continue reading
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Tagged Grenache, Grenache du Monde, perpignon, Vin Doux Naturels, Wine Competition
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Organic wine farming in Bordeaux
TweetIt seems like ages ago now but in the heat of the summer I took a trip down to Bordeaux with fellow wine writer, Simon Woolf of the The Morning Claret, to try and learn a little more about organic … Continue reading
Posted in Into the vineyard, Wine tasting, Wine Travel, Wineries
Tagged bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, organic farming
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A closer look at Natural wine on the eve of the RAW and REAL wine fairs
TweetToday, tomorrow and a lot of next week is all about Natural Wine in London with 2 wine fairs dedicated to the subject. This has attracted everybody who is anybody in the world of natural wine – big names in … Continue reading
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Tagged Artisan wine, biodynamic farming, natural wine, organic farming, RAW fair, REAL fair
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The rise in Champagne of independent winegrowers focusing on a more Burgundian notion of terroir
TweetLast week 4 different group of independent winegrowers in Champagne held an annual tasting over 3 days showing off theirs Champagnes as well as their vins clairs. “Open” vignerons vins clairs tastings are a relatively new concept started by “Terres … Continue reading
The joy we can have from drinking aged wines..
TweetIt is a well known fact that the majority of the wine purchased will be consumed within 24 hours. Most purchases are occasion driven – eg “I am invited to dinner tonight so I better get some wine”, or “My … Continue reading
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Trade and Consumer tastings of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Belgium
TweetVino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines made from at least 70% of its iconic grape, Sangiovese. Produced in a small area in South-Eastern Tuscany surrounding the picturesque village of Montepulciano, the region is blessed with … Continue reading
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Tagged Brussels, Italian wine, Sangiovese, wine events, wine tastig
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Join us for International #PortDay!!
TweetThis Friday, 27th January will be the first International #PortDay – organised by the Center for Wine Origins. The aim of the game is to get together with some friends, enjoy a great glass of Port and share your experience … Continue reading