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Watching a webinar on Sherry recently, the host made the most salient, yet cutting of opening comments, "Like most people in the wine trade, you probably all love Sherry but despite this, it's a tough... more »
Watching a webinar on Sherry recently, the host made the most salient,... more »
“To date, we still don’t know how long Xarel·lo can ultimately age.” I’ve heard this oft-repeated about this white grape variety over the years, but the very first time I heard it was from Ton... more »
“To date, we still don’t know how long Xarel·lo can ultimately age.”... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2020 ~ 4 Comments
Trying to keep one's composure ain't easy these days and in no way should alcohol be turned to as a full-on escape from the troubles that surround us. Not only is this unhealthy but it's... more »
Trying to keep one's composure ain't easy these days and in no... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 28-03-2020 ~ 5 Comments
When a friend of mine opened "The Barrel Room" in San Francisco I asked her, "What's the background on the name? Big barrel fan?" She just shrugged, sighed, and said, "There's really no point trying... more »
When a friend of mine opened "The Barrel Room" in San Francisco... more »
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle of Wine as well as co-owner of the tour company, Trails & Wines. Here she breaks down a number of lesser-known facts about... more »
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle... more »
DOQ Priorat has the lead over DO Montsant in terms of overall cellars (nearly double at 110 vs 60 respectively) but it’s important to keep in mind that DO Montsant is less than 1/3 as... more »
DOQ Priorat has the lead over DO Montsant in terms of overall... more »
The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook in later 2019 was the biggest news to hit the travel industry in a long time--until of course COVID-19 emerged. This large, venerable travel agency collapsing meant tens of thousands... more »
The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook in later 2019 was the biggest news... more »
A less glamorous aspect of advanced wine studies–especially when it comes to the of the Court of Master Sommeliers–is the requirement to have at the ready, all the years where Vintage Ports were declared. “Oh... more »
A less glamorous aspect of advanced wine studies–especially when it comes to... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 11-03-2020 ~ 2 Comments
Spanish winemaking stalwart, Torres has announced an expansion of Forcada grape plantings near the village of la Llacuna in Alt Penedès. Embracing their overall plan to reintroduce this grape into production, they've planted the vines... more »
Spanish winemaking stalwart, Torres has announced an expansion of Forcada grape plantings... more »
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle of Wine as well as co-owner of the tour company, Trails & Wines. Here she breaks down a number of lesser-known facts about... more »
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle... more »
