Six bottles of Vosne-Romanee ‘Les Gaudichots’ 1926 sold for almost 63,000€, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are still really attractive for collectors This shows that the wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are still really attractive for collectors. This occurred at the last auction held by Sotheby’s in London, as recorded by the the drinks business magazine.…
Which countries produce the most wine? More importantly, which countries consume the most? Benjamin Hennig investigates The geography of wine – the product obtained exclusively from the total or partial fermentation of fresh grapes – can be viewed both from the perspective of producers or consumers. This cartogram visually depicts the consumer side of a…
International Cheese Festival World Cheese Awards 2016 in San Sebastian International Cheese Festival World Cheese Awards 2016 in San Sebastian. For such a significant event, Artzai Gazta, a small association of shepherds has organized the International Cheese Festival, to be held in Donostia / San Sebastián from 16 to 18 November 2016. The World Cheese Awards…
Foods that dont go well with wine. That´s not to say they cannot pair with some wines or work if prepared in a certain way. We refer to those ingredients or dishes that have a big difficulties to match them with wines. They are dishes and ingredients with which you have to sharpen your…
The Key Report – 2016 Albarino in australian Margan Family Wines The Key Report – 2016 Albarino in australian Margan Family Wines. This year Andrew and Lisa Margan are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Margan Family Wines venture and with it the launch of a new brand that highlights their pioneering of new grape varieties.…
According to local legend, the Rías Baixas are the traces left by the fingers of God’s hand, when after creation he rested for a moment in Galicia. Whatever your belief, the beauty of the landscape inspires divine feelings. Rías Baixas is Galician for “Lower Rias,” and refers to four estuaries – Ría de Muros y…
Jean Leon opens a new line of experimental wines Jean Leon opens a new line of experimental wines with the launch of X-15. It will be the first wine the Penedès cellar has made with the native grape xarel·lo. It is limited edition, with a production of only 6000 bottles. X-15 hits the market as…
Clauma Verdejo DO Rueda has a Decanter’s mention Clauma Verdejo 2015 DO Rueda has a Decanter’s mention gets a mention in the International Awards “Decanter”. It’s from Bodegas Teodoro Recio’ wine. In just a few months, Clauma continues to accumulate great reviews and awards, in this case a mention in “Decanter 2016”. It’s one of the…
2008 is a Barca Velha year When it comes to making great wines, mastering viticulture naturally marries with the art of winemaking. However, a Barca Velha demands an extra dimension in the decision making process: time. Eight years after an outstanding harvest at Quinta da Leda, winemaker Luís Sottomayor believes now is the right time…
Spanish Wine Gourmet Cuisine and Cultural Experience 2017 Each year that I do this – and this will be the 7th – I think that I have been able to capture the most extraordinary experiences, the most incredible winery visits, and the most wonderful dining experiences imaginable, but at the end of the tour I…
