A competition has long been brewing between Italy’s leading sparkling wine regions. Producers located in Lombardy’s Franciacorta naturally declare themselves to be the finest producers of high-quality Metodo Classico, or sparkling wine made in the traditional (Champagne) method. The wines reflect t...
February 11, 2025 By Mike Veseth in Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, wine, wine markets 1 Comment Sue and I recently attended the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California, North America’s largest wine industry gathering. Attendance was about 10,000 for the meetings, seminars,...
it looks as if Bordeaux styles have turned an important corner. Bordeaux is now so drinkable so young. This is not by accident, either. Bouard says: "We have to understand that the consumer is changing. People have no potential for storing wine at home. Cavistes say that customers come in...
January 18, 2025 Team Sommelier India Over 25 transformative years, Sula today stands proud as the cornerstone of India’s wine revolution, writes Devati Mallick This year marks a special milestone for Sula Vineyards — 25 years of redefining Indian wine and … ...
And from there the meanings multiply. The “better drink” evokes the sacred wine of the Eucharist, while also recalling the water Jesus changed into wine at the Cana wedding feast. Sip and think. Sip and think. Could that be the essence of spiritual practice?
And if Toronto is your entry point, Yoann can arrange a few days there to see Niagara Falls and go wine tasting. Check Wendy’s pricing tip. Contact Yoann Read Trip Reviews Pacific Northwest: British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies Sheri Doyle, Pacific Northwest Journeys Based in Seattle ...
Although it is fair to say that DRC and Burgundy stole the show at these auctions, along with the wine collections from Bordeaux, for me the big news was in the fine print rather than the headlines. As someone who has written about the desirability of a fine-wine investment market with ...
After your rejuvenation, step into the chic bar for a refreshing cocktail or a fine glass of wine, where the ambiance is just right for socializing or unwinding in style. Don't forget to visit the gift and souvenir shop, where you can find unique treasures to remember your stay, making ...
The whole experience was brilliant. 24 hours was not long enough to try out the spa etc, as we squeezed the wine tasting in, the restaurant in the evening along with the horse rinding around the vine yard too. This place is truly special and you are made to feel that from arriving in...
, the 2009 vintage, was recently released. Campo Viejo gave each of us on the press trip a bottle of this wine in a personalized box. I brought it home and tasted it in one of our blind tastings. Not only does it come in a beautiful package, but it is also an excellent wine....