Press Release – Champagne Jacquart winemaker Floriane Eznack quietly confident about the 2012 vintage despite weather difficulties earlier in the year
Despite well-reported difficulties in the Champagne region throughout the early part of 2012, a sunny start in September has provided an ideal ripening period and boost to the vintage says … Continue reading
Toni ‘The Doc’ Cascio – Reviews Honora Vera Garnacha 2010
Honora Vera Garnacha Calatayud – Spain 2010 Before I knew anything about wine, I used to pick wine by the label. I shouldnote that I didn’t actually read the label … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews on the Wines of Chile Annual Tasting, September 13
The annual Wines of Chile trade tasting found itself settling in at its new home this week, the MCC, or Lord’s to the rest of us. Over 80 exhibitors turned … Continue reading
Harpers Blog: Mike Matthews on WineStars Twist
Following on from the success of May’s inaugural WineStars competition at the London International Wine Fair, competition founder Catherine Monahan brought her unique event – this time WineStars Twist – … Continue reading
The Drinks Business – US wines from bought in grapes could be labelled “CHÂTEAU”
A new proposal by the European Commission will allow American wines made from bought in grapes to use the term “château” on their labels if it is given the green … Continue reading
Decanter – Weight Watchers endorses McWilliams low-alcohol wine
Weight Watchers has teamed up with New World producer McWilliams to endorse a range of low-alcohol wines. The diet advice organisation is tapping into the UK’s increasing taste for low-alcohol … Continue reading
Press Release – First wines to carry South Africa’s new, fully traceable, ethical seal
First wines awarded new ethical seal The first wines to carry South Africa’s new, fully traceable, ethical seal are to be showcased at Cape Wine 2012, which takes place … Continue reading
Toni ‘The Doc’ Cascio – Reviews Bella Luce Ferrari-Carano White Blend
Bella Luce Ferrari-Carano white blend Sonoma County California 2010 If Bella Luce were a woman, she would be a ballet dancer. As I sit here sipping Ferrari-Carano’s luscious white … Continue reading
Mike Matthews: Croatian wine in a day at Delfina, London
Croatia is an area that has caused one or two murmurings recently. For me it’s a bit of an unknown quantity. So what better way to bring myself up to … Continue reading
Decanter – Small harvests expected across Europe as California eyes price rises
Wine producers across the northern hemisphere are beginning their grape harvest, with many expecting a much smaller crop, and some seeking comfort in optimistic predictions of quality. Dolcetto harvest: ‘jeopardised’ … Continue reading
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