Human trafficking investigations launched in the Champagne region

Vineyard scene in the Marne Valley. Authorities found hungry, exhausted workers living in a squalid hut when conducting a routine check in Nesle-le-Repons, a village in the Marne Valley. Gendarmes and officers from France’s MSA agency regularly inspect these buildings in a bid to combat illegal work. They discovered ‘makeshift bedding, dilapidation, unsanitary conditions, lack of cleaning and disinfection, the …

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Graham’s

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Ramos Pinto

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Foxen Canyon Wine Trail

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Ken Brown Chardonnay

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: I love Ken’s wines. Exceptional stuff. Enjoyed it at the tasting room in Buellton, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53206386658/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Meursault: Regional profile & 33 wines tasted

The vineyards of Meursault. Many people know – or think they know – the wine of Meursault. A rich wine with aromas of hazelnut, butter, an edge of honey and a bit of oak spice all fit into the stock conception of Meursault. However, after tasting more than a hundred wines and visiting 18 Meursault producers, I am more convinced …

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Planeta Etna White Contrada Taccione 2021 $38 (92 points)

A bright, lithe white, with citrusy acidity and accents of tangerine, pink grapefruit and pineapple, while notes of creamed pear, crushed almond and vanilla-infused pastry cream bring richness and fine harmony. Salty finish. Drink now through 2028. 6,000 cases made, 750 cases imported. Source : bf1c1be35d7c20bd2b22ef413c598d0c

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Rutini – mastering the art of blending

Rutini’s winemaking team: Mariano di Paola (father), Mariano di Paola (son) and Gonzalo Carrasco Founded in 1885, Rutini is a winery steeped in tradition but also at the forefront of the dynamic wine scene in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. The identity of Rutini today is synonymous with both tradition and innovation. One tradition that reigns strong in Rutini is the art …

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Lavaux

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Decanter Retailer Awards 2023: First set of results revealed

Our go-to guide for the finest wine shops, online retailers, wine specialists, subscriptions, cellar doors and wine services across the UK. Wine is about people, and this year we wanted to bring increased recognition of this into these awards, hence introducing gongs for wine buyers and buying teams. We’ve also added new categories for UK Cellar Doors and Winery Wine …

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Cabernet sauvignon

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Walls: 26 value Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines to try

Why is it that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is so well known? Even non-drinkers can tell you it’s the name of a great wine. Its celebrity is built on centuries of impressive quality, but there are a number of other contributing factors: the papal seal of approval, a long history of exporting, and the fact that the name of the appellation tells its …

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Stellenbosch. Cape Town. South Africa.

Jose Romeu has added a photo to the pool: “Rainbow’s End” is the name of the Malan family’s wine estate near Stellenbosch. It is a name that conjures up associations, and among these are the divine promise of sunshine after rain, of commitment to the earth, of a destination and a pot of gold. The promise of Rainbow’s End is …

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The vineyard

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