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South-West France : A low-key wine region with a big personality voir Discovery
South-West France : A low-key wine region with a big personality
Sandwiched between the storied vineyards of Bordeaux and the equally famous wine region of Languedoc, South-West France continues to be unjustly overlooked by the public. And yet, from the Lot Valley to the foothills of the Pyrenees via Gascony, this extensive wine region is home to appellations that most certainly deserve our attention.
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Pacheca Group, the taste of Portugal voir Discovery
Pacheca Group, the taste of Portugal
In less than two decades, Pacheca Group, which has a presence in five regions, has become a formidable standard-bearer for Portuguese viticultural heritage. As a staunch advocate of the variety and quality of the country’s wine proposition, the company continues to aim for a very specific goal, which is to show the world that Portugal is the home of excellent wines. And if the country’s bottlings are increasingly gaining exposure, it might just have something to do with that…
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How Valpolicella reconciles tradition with a global vision voir Discovery
How Valpolicella reconciles tradition with a global vision
The Valpolicella wine region is located in the province of Verona in north-eastern Italy’s vinous powerhouse that is Veneto. Rolling landscapes and quality wines are two of its defining features. Read on to find out what other factors make the region unique.
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Chablis and its unique persona voir Wine Terroirs
Chablis and its unique persona
Among white Burgundy wines, Chablis clocks up a number of differences in relation to its legendary ‘cousins’ like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation draws on its location, terroir and specific climate which lend it its distinctive, appealing persona defined by abundant tension but also a remarkable aromatic spectrum.
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Chablis and its unique persona
Among white Burgundy wines, Chablis clocks up a number of differences in relation to its legendary ‘cousins’ like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation draws on its location, terroir and specific climate which lend it its distinctive, appealing persona defined by abundant tension but also a remarkable aromatic spectrum.
South-West France : A low-key wine region with a big personality
Sandwiched between the storied vineyards of Bordeaux and the equally famous wine region of Languedoc, South-West France continues to be unjustly overlooked by the public. And yet, from the Lot Valley to the foothills of the Pyrenees via Gascony, this extensive wine region is home to appellations that most certainly deserve our attention.
Chris Hemsworth “For me, wine is synonymous with time shared with family and friends”
He made a name for himself as the hammer-wielding super hero in the ‘Thor’ saga, or more recently by firing a machine gun all over the place in ‘Mad Max Furiosa’. In real life, the Australian film star seems to enjoy wielding a cork screw, using it inevitably to uncork the amazing wines from the Barossa Valley. It’s all about keeping it local!
Smoked Salmon Avocado Verrines
Why not try a forthright Blanc de Blancs Champagne with floral and fresh hazelnut notes to accompany this appetiser?
Tendervino, the Italian company with the tender touch
The State and provincial monopolies, located primarily in North America and Scandinavia, are among the largest wine buyers in the world. Their seemingly arcane purchasing procedures often act as a deterrent, particularly for smaller producers. One Italian company, however, is providing much-needed support for wineries keen to cast their geographical distribution net farther field and venture into new marketing territory.
Beaujolais nouveau 2024, a Unique Session!
Navigating choppy waters in the German wine market
The share of German households buying wine fell during the third quarter for the fourth consecutive year, causing wine sales to drop by 2.6% from July to September 2024. Some categories, however, continue to over-index.
Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, the archipelago with 21 islands
They are some of France’s most beautiful villages. The vibrant array of vineyard sites and styles within the generic appellation Côtes-du-Rhône form a constellation of 22 designations all named after them. But this unique feature is not their only attraction – they also show stellar quality and great appeal. Join us on a guided tour.
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