Today, it is no surprise that Wine Vision by Open Balkan, the leading wine event in southeastern Europe, is one of the continent’s largest wine fairs. However, few anticipated such rapid growth to occur as early as 2023, during what was only the second year of the event. Born from regional cooperation among the Open Balkan countries – Albania, North …
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Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4.25 Million for Kids’ Healthcare and Wine Research
Washington’s wine industry can draw some star power, whether it’s actor and vintner Kyle MacLachlan or winemaking rock star Christophe Baron. Both pitched in to raise money for a great cause at last month’s 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines (AWW). The weekend pulled in $4.25 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology program and industry grant …
Read More »Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/15/24
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. French harvest 2024: Volumes to fall as Burgundy, Loire Valley ravaged by mildewA scourge. …
Read More »New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke in northern California in 2018. Several factors can determine whether a vineyard is affected, however. Researchers recently reported promising results after testing a new way of removing volatile compounds responsible for causing unpleasant smoke taint aromas and taste in wine. While some volatile compounds occur naturally in grapes and contribute to appealing aromas in the glass, those absorbed …
Read More »Domaine François Raveneau: Taking the pulse of Chablis’ greatest wine
Raveneau is one of Chablis’ most recognisable names and the top wines sell for several times more than their nearest competitor. The global average retail price for Raveneau’s current vintage of Grand Cru Le Clos is nearly £1,700 per bottle; Valmur and Blanchot are £600-£700; the premiers crus average approximately £350, and even the village-level Chablis is often more than …
Read More »Tasmania in its stride: Uncovering the island state’s exceptional wines
The term ‘small but mighty’ could have been coined to describe Tasmania, at least in terms of its winemaking prowess. With just over 26,000 square miles of land to its name and a mere 2,000 hectares of vineyard plantings, the state could so easily be overshadowed by the vast Australian mainland to its north. But take a close look at …
Read More »You Actually Ready To Import?
How To Break Into the U.S. Wine Market by Deborah M. Gray, revisits one of her passions with a timely third edition. This thoroughly dissected guide prompts the crucial question of Are You Actually Ready to Import? Your league will swiftly come into focus, during your thumbing through four pages of thoroughly researched content. She […] The post You Actually …
Read More »Highlights from the 10th anniversary Salon of Decanter medal winners 2024 in Slovenia
Credit: Peter Irman This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Salon of Decanter medal winners in Slovenia — an annual event that celebrates winemaking excellence in the region. On 3rd September, winemakers, consumers and trade gathered in the Brdo Congress Centre, just an hour outside Ljubljana for an exciting one day event. The event featured more than 150 Decanter …
Read More »Napa Valley Cabernet 2021: Top wines from Stags Leap District
The old vine block at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Napa Valley Cabernet 2021: full vintage report and top-scoring wines The Stags Leap District is named after a legend among the indigenous Wappo people, about a stag escaping a hunting party by leaping to its death at a gap in the rock promontory that sticks out in the foothills of the …
Read More »Ribeira Sacra – Galician government authorises unprecedented crisis distillation
Vineyards on the banks of the Sil River, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia On 1 September, the Xunta de Galicia (Galician regional government) authorised crisis distillation in D.O. Ribeira Sacra, following a request submitted by the local rural council in May. The authorisation marks the first time a Galician wine region will implement the measure, which is aimed at withdrawing wine from …
Read More »Penfolds: Icons of the Present and Future Masterclass at DFWE London
Credit: Penfolds Magill Estate Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore the illustrious world of Penfolds at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) London, taking place on Saturday 16 November. Experience a selection of Penfolds most iconic and innovative wines. A journey through winemaking excellence. Founded in 1844, Penfolds has built a legendary reputation for creating exceptional wines with a …
Read More »Ribera del Duero adopts the new old ways
Vineyard in Ribera del Duero. The motivation for this piece was, at the outset, to document the evolution of the exciting projects that, over the last 20 years, have been carving out an ‘alternative’ face of Ribera del Duero. It quickly became apparent that the real story concerned the efforts of the producers behind these projects to save the region …
Read More »Ovid: The winemaker’s perspective
Austin Peterson, winemaker at Ovid Napa Valley’s Ovid is a prized producer among premium California collectors. Established in 2000 by Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson, the iconic estate is now owned by the Duncan family, founders and owners of the leading American luxury wine brand Silver Oak. Decanter discusses the origins of Ovid’s vineyard and winery with winemaker Austin Peterson, …
Read More »Leo Erazo: Inspired by Itata and Chile’s wild south
Leo Erazo among young vines on his property at Cobquecura The path that leads to Leonardo Erazo’s winery is narrow and slippery. The mud is thick from rain that has not stopped for almost a week, and the pine forests on both sides barely let in the light. I should have listened to Erazo when he told me to rent …
Read More »Vinography Images: The Stones
A pair of old barrels are gradually becoming part of the stone architecture in Saint-Romain, the small village in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune region. Tucked up a side valley, Saint-Romain is known for its nervy whites and lean reds thanks to its cooler, shaded vineyards. However, it is perhaps best known for being the home of the famous Tonnellerie François …
Read More »Temukan Jalan Menuju Kekayaan di Golden Wisnu
Temukan Jalan Menuju Kekayaan merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com , Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata . Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Temukan Jalan Menuju Kekayaan di Golden Wisnu Golden Wisnu mengajak Anda untuk memulai petualangan yang dipenuhi dengan keberuntungan dan berkah ilahi. Dalam …
Read More »Trapiche: Where innovation meets tradition
Trapiche’s high-altitude vineyard Finca Las Piedras, Uco Valley, Mendoza Founded in 1883, Trapiche – a winery within the portfolio of prominent Argentinian company Grupo Pen?aflor – is a key player on Argentina’s viticultural scene and a leader in developing and exporting the country’s wines. Industry pioneers Since the winery’s beginnings, Trapiche have been industry pioneers, from introducing Bordeaux varieties to …
Read More »The transformation of Bordeaux’s crus bourgeois
The scale of the Bordeaux wine industry dwarfs that of most other regions and, in some cases, countries. Although hard to be precise, recent statistics show a vineyard area exceeding 110,000 hectares, with over 6,000 individual producers. Bordeaux numbers over 50 distinct appellations, many of which link to a range of quality and regional classifications. Ten crus bourgeois recommendations listed… …
Read More »The unmissable Château Ducru-Beaucaillou masterclass at DFWE London
Join us on Saturday 16 November for DFWE London, where you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience an exceptional tasting of Bordeaux second growth wines from the St-Julien appellation at the Château Ducru-Beaucaillou masterclass. Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, established in 1720 and a grand cru classé since 1855, has long been renowned for its refined elegance and its exceptional age-worthiness. Vineyard holdings …
Read More »Hundreds of Burgundy wine appellation signs to be auctioned
A Bâtard-Montrachet grand cru sign that is part of the November 2024 auction. An auction of Burgundy appellation signs that were situated across the vineyard region for around 20 years are to be auctioned off this November, after being replaced with new plaques. Famous grands crus, such as Chambertin, Bonne Mares and Bâtard-Montrachet, will be represented alongside place-name plaques for …
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