Juan Padilla among his tinajas. Modern winemaking, much like life at large, seems to exist at a crossroads. As technological innovation pushes forward, it also seeks the wisdom rooted in ancient tradition, creating a paradox where ‘progress’ often depends on looking to the past. In recent years, the revival of ancestral clay vessels – amphorae, qvevri, talhas, and tinajas – …

In the domestic market, sales declined by 7.2% to 118.2 million bottles. That represents the lowest sales rate since 1985. Exports fared even worse, as they decreased by 10.8% to 153.2 million bottles. Demand for Champagne has not been this weak since 2002, when the world was reeling from the dot-com bubble crash and the 9/11 attacks. Maxime Toubart, president …

A stylish red, with good verve and lovely integration. Aromas and flavors of crushed marjoram and pine, violet, milled white pepper and paprika are enmeshed with taut, fine-grained tannins and a core of ripe mulberry, plum sauce and black olive flavors. This keeps its energy through to the bright, mineral-driven finish. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. …

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