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KGB ambushed western spies in winery sting
Re-discovered files in the British National Archives have revealed that, at the height of the Cold War, the KGB used drugged wine on two western officials in a sting at a Moldovan winery.
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How Franco’s 40-Year Rule Changed the Course of Spanish Wine and Cheese
In 1936, Francisco Franco was named the “caudillo,” or dictator, of Spain. He gained his position after overthrowing the government during the Spanish Civil War and ruled — many would say ruthlessly — until 1975.
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Introducing Single Vineyard Barolo And Barbaresco Wines To The World
In the beginning of February over 200 producers from the Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG wine appellations in Piedmont, Italy, visited New York City to pour their incredible wines at a once in a lifetime tasting as well as to showcase single vineyard labels and the concept of MGA (a.k.a MeGA) zones that represent these single
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A Guide to Wine Phenolics
In a 1991 segment of 60 Minutes, America was introduced to the now well-known “French Paradox,” the observation that the French have low rates of heart disease despite their rich diet. At the end of the show, with glass in hand, host Morley Safer left the audience with an enticing message: “The answer to the riddle, the explanation of the paradox, may lie in this invi
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Friday Read: Updating organic viticulture for tomorrow's world
It was June 2011 when Dr Richard Smart first told a group of journalists that organic and biodynamic wines were damaging to the environment. Speaking at the 'Wineries for Climate Protection' conference that took place in Barcelona that year, his scathing criticism rapidly spread across the internet, much to the delig
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How one diner's toxic behaviour nearly cost a youngest sommelier her career
Restaurant etiquette dictates that the customer is always right, but as one wine waiter found after a patron complained, “revenge is sweet” can also fit the bill.
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Ending the Aesthetic Fallacy of Heavy Bottles
Wine producers the world over invest in unusually thick, heavy wine bottles for the sake of impressive brand aesthetics. But thanks to their weight, these bottles (and their transportation around the world) represent the single largest portion of the wine industry's carbon footprint and contribution to global warming.
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Mezzacorona ‘strongly rejects’ charges after Feudo Arancio assets seized
Italian wine group Mezzacorona has rejected claims of involvement with the Mafia after authorities in Trento seized assets belonging to its Sicilian winery Feudo Arancio worth €70 million.
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Hoe bewaar je wijn ?
Ben jij een levensgenieter die zich afvraagt hoe je het je wijnflessen bewaart? We geven je alvast enkele tips hoe je nog lang kan nagenieten van jouw bordeauxwijnen !
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Wine Australia protects truth in labelling
Wine Australia has suspended the export licence of Dandelion Vineyards Pty Ltd (Dandelion) until 1 May 2020 after finding that the exporter unintentionally contravened the Wine Australia Act 2013 (Act) by making label claims that were not supported by records kept under the Label Integrity Program (LIP), and subsequently selling and exporting wine wit
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Veuve Clicquot and Champagne’s Leading Lady, Barbe-Nicole
This is the story of the Madame Clicquot Ponsardin and her vision for Veuve Clicquot. Affectionately referred to as The “Widow Clicquot,” Barbe-Nicole revolutionized Champagne and made it the unique star that it is today.
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Chablis the hero of a Netflix series
On March 27, the series “Uncorked” will be released on Netflix. The drama tells the story of Elijah, a young African-American who decides to sign up for a course to become a master sommelier. His decision goes against the expectations of his father, who would like to see his son take over the family barbecue restaurant in Memphis. Tragedy forces the two cha
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Climate change in Rheingau
More than two tonnes of topsoil were lost during a heavy rain event at Kloster Eberbach vineyards last year.
One of Germany’s renowned wine regions is under threat because of climate change.
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100% Bordeaux | An irresistible selection
You know how much we love Bordeaux! And we’ve greatly enjoyed putting together this selection for you, in the hopes it will help you build a wonderful cellar: these are some of our favourites, from crus classés, unclassified, and unclassifiable bottles, to large formats, nicely priced gems, mature vintages, and organic, biodynamic, and natural wines.
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Carlos Falcó dies aged 83
Carlos Falcó, Marqués de Griñón, a pioneer of modern Spanish viticulture and tireless ambassador for Spanish wines has died aged 83.
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Derrick Neleman, the founder and owner of Bodegas Neleman in Spain, has been named ‘Most Inspiring Entrepreneur of the year’ in the Netherlands.
Dutch-born Neleman was given the award by online platform deondernemer.nl and he accepted it at the official opening of the second Neleman brand store in the Dutch city of Utrecht.
Dit lezen wij graag.
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Hammer and cycle
No one, as far as Michael Broadbent knows, has ever died in one of his auctions. But in twenty years at the Christie’s rostrum, just about everything else seems to have happened to him. His first sale was particularly traumatic. ‘I was put into the box at half an hour’s notice’, he remembers, ‘and I was literally sick with nerves. The first five lots were liqueur miniature
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A tribute to Michael Broadbent
Robert Joseph remembers Michael Broadbent MW, who led an extraordinary life in wine.
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Michael Broadbent: A Life in Wine
Wine consultant Charles Curtis MW mourns the death of great British wine legend Michael Broadbent.
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The Passing of Michael Broadbent MW and a Debt Owed
I can’t be sure how much it amounts to, but I know that I owe Michael Broadbent a debt.
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Michael Broadbent MW: 2.5.1927-17.3. 2020
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Michael Broadbent MW dies aged 92
One of the most famous names in the global wine trade, Michael Broadbent MW, has died aged 92.
Bij leven al een legende.
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Anson: Bordeaux en primeur cancelled, so what happens now?
Jane Anson reports on how Bordeaux châteaux are dealing with France's lockdown, and what might happen next with the postponed en primeur tastings for the 2019 vintage.
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Bordeaux 2019: Saturnalia scores
Saturnalia is a service designed to monitor vineyards and wine production by combining measures from space and ground. The team behind Saturnalia, at Ticinum Aerospace, provide wine quality predictions, scores and price trends.
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Wine cooler: global heating helps Sweden's vineyards to success
As climate change makes winemaking a torrid business in southern Europe, viniculture is taking off in Scandinavia
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Category analysis: A rosé future for prosecco
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As the Italian fizz reaches saturation point in certain markets, could a pink version of Prosecco prolong its success, asks Patrick Schmitt MW.
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Sparkling wine has ‘more flavours’ when tirage performed under cork, says scientist
A five-year scientific study by Amorim has revealed that traditional method sparkling wine that undergoes tirage – second fermentation – under cork is “more open, with more flavours”.
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A modest proposal for Bordeaux – release the 2019s next spring
With the world in the grip of a pandemic and with social and economic disruption spreading across multiple countries, now is the time for a radical shake up of the Bordeaux en primeur system and for the châteaux to offer their 2019 wines next spring and create a new template for the whole futures process.
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