Wine blends have become a very exciting thing in winemaking today all across the world. I’m not talking about just the “Bordeaux” blends that France has made so famous. Winemakers are taking a chance on blending lots of different varietals and coming up with some interesting and delicious wines. Since …
U.S. wine exports uncorked a new record in 2012! For the third consecutive year, U.S. wine exports grew as demand increased in Germany, Sweden, Japan and China. The San Francisco-based Wine Institute said wine exports – 90 percent from California – brought in $1.43 billion in revenues, which represents a 2.6 percent growth compared to 2011. The European Union remained …
Wine Labels – love at first sight or a swift left swipe! Printed on paper or on the bottle, round or square, etched or frosted, flat or embossed, black or color, wine labels feature many available styles and techniques. The possibilities are endless and winemakers have traded conventionalism for more unusual …
This past weekend, we had a very close friend over for dinner. No special occasion, just a casual get-together kinda thing. Both sharing the same affection for France, I decided to open a bottle of French red wine from Burgundy: Jean Michelot Pommard from 1981! My grandfather who lives in Burgundy …
Valentine’s day is approaching! Actually, it is practically here when you consider how quickly days go by. It is time to plan your evening with your special one. You may decide to go to that amazing place you’ve always talked about, or avoid the craziness and the crowds by staying …
The Wine Ponderer has already written about Wine Bottle Shapes And Sizes. But I wanted to address why the sizes of bottles matter. Have you ever walked into a restaurant or a wine store and seen the very large bottles of wine? What is up with that? How practical is …
Since 2008, two dozen French wine estates fell under Chinese control, like the Château de Viaud acquired by the food group Cofco, or the Château Grand Mouëys purchased by NingXia. As if vineyards, domains and châteaux weren’t enough, Chinese investors are now interested in the French wine trading industry. Last year, …
Cork, synthetic or screw tops… Is there one better than the other? Yesterday, I bought 2 bottles of wine with a screw top. Don’t judge! The opening procedure was quite unorthodox and far from being romantic. The scratchy, metallic sound approximating that of a bottle of soda being opened was quite …
As Steve Jacobson said in his Wine Facts post, wine is a growing industry. Wine Communications Group, Inc. published their annual metrics for the year 2012 which indicate a steady increase in all related facets of wine and wine production. Off-premise sales, direct-to-consumer sales, flash sales, and the Winery Job Index …
How long will wine last in a bottle that’s been opened? What does “toast” have to do with wine? How many wineries are there in the United States? These and many other questions about wine will be answered here. LEFTOVER WINE There is no specific length of time of …
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