Wine tastings

Sweet and fortified wines: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles revealed the results The prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles revealed the results of its fourth and final judging session of the year, focusing entirely on sweet and fortified wines. 28 seasoned judges representing 10 different nationalities had the honour of awarding silver, gold and grand gold medals to an outstanding selection of ...

Catena Announces Education Campaign to Promote Lighter Wine Bottles Lighter bottles have a lower carbon footprint. Catena Appellation Malbec’s 45% lighter bottle will be sold internationally and at Angélica – Cocina Maestra. Lighter bottles have a lower carbon footprint and are better for the environment. Catena Appellation Malbec’s 45% lighter bottle was announced at TEXSOM, will be poured at “Angélica ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Family Invest in Greek Wine Companies, Promoting Greek Products Globally NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his talented basketball family have recently announced their decision to invest in well-established Greek wine companies. Hellenic Wineries and Boutari Winery, both with a rich history spanning over a century, will now have the Antetokounmpo brothers as ten percent shareholders. Inform Geekcitytimes. ...

Charity Auction for Rare Bottles of Vendemmia d’Artista Ornellaia 2020 “La Proporzione” to Begin September 7, 2023 Bolgheri wine estate Ornellaia is excited to announce that the annual charity auction of bottles from the 15th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, organized by Sotheby’s, will return online from September 7 to 21, 2023. Double magnums, imperials and the only 9-liter Salmanazar will ...

Champagne’s 2023 Harvest Has Begun The 2023 harvest in Champagne commenced on Saturday, September 2, and despite difficult weather during ripening, the region expects a high-quality harvest this year. The fully hand-picked harvest will cover 34,000 hectares of Champagne vineyards, requiring 100,000-120,000 workers over the coming weeks. Whilst some sectors have just started harvesting, the majority of the vineyards will ...

Exploring Beaujolais Beyond the 10 Crus: Unveiling Hidden Gems Within the Regional AOCs Although the 10 crus of Beaujolais tend to get all the love, wines from the area’s regional appellations, as well as their hidden gem areas, are equally not to be missed—and there’s no better time of year to explore them than early fall. Enter the wines of ...

France’s Alsace Wine Route Celebrates 70 Years of Adventure The Alsace Wine Route – the world’s’ oldest established wine road, officially inaugurated in 1953 – marks its 70th anniversary this year. Beginning just outside the city of Strasbourg in northeastern France, the historic route spans over 105 miles through stunning landscapes, picturesque villages, and gourmet destinations throughout the Alsace region. Follow along the route for some can’t-miss ...