The vineyards of northeast Italy have produced high quality Pinot Grigio this year, but less of it. And more is being bottled in the region, which will make it harder to find in bulk, and general price hikes of up to a third quite likely.
At a time when most producers have become used to worrying about how to avoid high alcohol levels in their wine, 2021 brings a return to the days when it was customary to chaptalize.
WithWine, the virtual cellar door platform used by over 90 wineries across Australia and New Zealand to manage their DTC – Direct-To-Consumer – sales has recruited former wine auctioneer and retail executive Andrew Caillard MW as Associate Director.
With their purchase of Château Grand Pontet, Domaines Clarence Dillon are creating one of the largest estates in Bordeaux’s right bank – and raising fresh questions about the value of the St Emlion classification.
The world’s largest wine fair, ProWein in Düsseldorf, will open its doors again on 27 to 29 March, for the first time since 2019 – with a new floorplan and three additional halls.
