Andreas Rink Kreuzberg, Berlin Ottorink is the oldest Weinbar in Berlin, in a city where wine-considered-for-itself made a recent entry : Just a mere three years ago according to several wine-wise Berliners we met, if you wanted to indulge in...
Q&A: Jean-Marc Roulot
I met up with Jean-Marc Roulot recently. Not only does he make the excellent wines at Domaine Guy Roulot in Meursault but he has pursued a parallel acting career, with 52 credits to his name including Haute Cuisine (fire it up on Netflix during this blizzard). In case you missed it, you can check out the Q&A I did with him over on wine-searcher
Climate Change Could Boost British Wine Industry
Climate change could be a boon to the UK wine industry, making Britain one of the world’s largest wine producers by the middle of this century, the New York Times reports. British winemakers have benefited from warmer temperatures in recent years. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Britain’s climate is warming faster than…
Little Fly—Big Problem for Wine (Wine Spectator)
An Asian species of fruit fly spread throughout European vineyards last summer. Is it here to stay?
Bordeaux 2014: Is this a watershed year for en primeur?
There's greater pressure than usual on Bordeaux this year, but will the unveiling of the 2014 vintage in just one week from now be a pivotal moment for the en primeur system? Read the views of several market experts below.
Scientists harness yeast to cut wine alcohol level
Scientists have moved a step closer to being able to make full-flavoured wines with lower alcohol levels after pioneering work on yeast strains in Australia.
Wine Regions That Haven’t Been Ruined by Tourism – Yahoo Travel
Yahoo TravelWine Regions That Haven't Been Ruined by TourismYahoo TravelI'd never really paid much mind to the fine print on bottles of wine, but something made me curious about a bottle of Domaine de la Grand des Peres at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. I scoured the label and came across Lynch's name. The ...
Wineries offer Chinese visitors tips on wine tourism
Marlborough winemakers played the part of host and helper this week as the region welcomed a delegation of 17 representatives from the Ningxia bureau of development of grape and floral industry. The purpose of the trip, according to an article Wednesday by Marlborough Express, was to learn the finer points of wine tourism. “The group of government
Wine drinkers teeth at risk of acid wear – study
Research has found just 10 one-minute episodes of wine tasting are enough to cause erosion of tooth enamel, commonly known as acid wear. Photo / Thinkstock They found just 10 one-minute episodes of wine tasting are enough to cause erosion of tooth enamel, commonly known as acid wear.
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Slovenia vs Slovakia (wine and geographic confusion)
Slovenia, Slovakia; Slovakia, Slovenia. Two nations that, I realise, are entirely distinct and just happen to have names that a mindless idiot like me is always getting mixed up. I’ve never been to either (perhaps, had I done so, my confusion would cease). But I have met several people from both countries, all of whom have been delightful hum
Merlot Results – Winemaker’s and Readers, Don’t Give Up On This Grape!
To my dismay, very good Merlot offerings appear to be dwindling. The best ones seem to come from dedicated producers of higher end wines. We had a blind tasting in August and the number of winners is tiny when compared to wines made from other grapes. My fear is that winemakers are not necessarily putting
15 South African White Wine Values (Wine Spectator)
New reviews of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc from the Cape
2011 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend
Merlot varietals have not fared well in the U.S. wine drinking circles over the past few decades, so more American winemakers are moving towards merlot-based blends…..just like the French have been doing for hundreds of years. (As with French Fries/frites and Napoleon pastries, sometimes the French come up with darn good gastronomical ideas.)