I had the pleasure of having a wine- infused conversation with a wine writer who has been in the business for over 20 years now. Mr. Wine writer went on to tell me how impressed…
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Rare Champagne grapes flourish with global warming
After languishing in the shadow of the Chardonnay and Pinot vines that turn out France’s famed bubbly, four lesser known Champagne grapes are getting an unlikely boost thanks to climate change. Despite their low-profile, Arbane,…
Snow the secret ingredient for making wine in Finland
Snow, preferably a thick layer of it, is the recipe for successful winegrowing in western Finland, at what is believed to be the world’s northernmost winery. Thanks to an insulating layer of snow, winter temperatures…
Nederburg wine extends partnership with Eric Wainaina
Distell Limited, Africa’s leading producer of fine wines, spirits, ciders and ready to drink alcoholic beverages, have extended their partnership with award winning singer song writer Eric Wainaina following a successful campaign with the music…
New Words: Feeling hangry? It’ll soon be wine o’clock
Don’t worry if you’re feeling hangry, you could nibble on barbacoa and freekeh until wine o’clock. That would be awesomesauce. Oxford University Press on Thursday announced its quarterly update to OxfordDictionaires.com — and it includes…
Australian winemakers court Asian tastebuds
Wrapped tightly in sleeping bags to keep them from freezing in frigid conditions, Australian winemaker Sirromet’s bottles slowly make their way across the vast Mongolian landscape on the back of a yak. The wine’s journey…
Little-known Burgundy is world’s priciest wine at Sh1.6 million
A rare Burgundy has been named the world’s most expensive wine at an average price of more than Sh1.6 million (€14,254) and, in a surprise to wine connoisseurs, it is not a Romanee-Conti. Instead, the…
UNESCO lists Champagne and Burgundy vineyards as world heritage sites
The historic vineyards, wine cellars and champagne houses where the world’s most famous sparkling wines are produced were listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO on Saturday. In a double victory for French wine,…
Blue-eyed drinkers may have greater chance of becoming alcoholic
Do you have blue eyes? Gorgeous and sparkly to gaze into, right? In a new study, researchers have found that people with blue eyes have the highest incidence of alcohol dependency or become an alcoholic….