Corbières, in the Languedoc-Rousillon, has been described as a wild beauty, emanating natural power. But how will it sort out the issue of appellation? Adam Lechmere reports.
The way alcohol is sold in Canada’s British Columbia province was overhauled, beginning in April this year. Treve Ring looks at what this means for everybody throughout the supply chain.
Holland is a country so full of independent merchants, it can be hard to make sense of the market. Fortunately, Cees van Casteren MW is on hand to show the way.
Bordeaux’s city administration is bent on promoting the region as a wine tourism destination. But while chateaux are renovating facilities and opening their doors, there’s still a way to go, finds Panos Kakaviatos.
After Gary Boom received bad service one too many times from wine merchants, he decided to shake up the market. Adam Lechmere speaks with the founder of the Bordeaux Index.
San Francisco is something of a cultural beacon to the US, driving trends that impact the rest of the nation in all aspects, and its proximity to the North Coast American Viticultural Area gives the city’s influence on wine trends extra clout. Grapes on the rise, cellar management refinement, shifting retail demographics, and a winegrowing movement — Scott Saunders gives a glimpse of what’s going on in The City by the Bay.
Critics have been raving about the quality of South African wines of late, and yet prices are still being affected by post-apartheid-era issues, says Michael Fridjhon.
The Spanish wine sector suffered a huge blow in 2007 and 2008, says Patricia Langton. But it pushed the country to the export markets, and its efforts are paying off.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
