Today, 21 June, is the longest day of the year for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere. The first day of summer 2018 is actually a cosmic event, as NASA explains: “ … the sun shines directly on the Northern Hemisphere and indirectly on the Southern Hemisphere.” This means that anywhere north of […]
I Have No Idea What’s Going on in North Korea. Let’s Talk Wine.
History moves slowly, then all at once. With that in mind, I am withholding judgment on what the heck is going on in North Korea, other than to note that it could be big, or it could be not much at all. For the geopolitical phrenologists among you, here is the text of the Panmunjom […]
Third Somm Film Explores the Greats of Wine Tasting
According to Decanter.com’s Jess Lander, a third installment of the Somm series of movies about sommeliers and the wine making process will be released, possibly later this year. The film will feature some of the world’s most renowned sommeliers. She writes: A third ‘Somm’ film is in production and features an all-star cast of wine’s […]
Burgundy: The Rise of the Billionaire Vintner
The recent sale of the famous Clos de Tart, a 7.5ha (18.525 acre) vineyard in Morey-St-Denis for what is believed to be between €195 million and €225 million (or in today’s dollars between $12.92 million and $14.91 million per acre). This is a price range that can only be paid by billionaires and major corporations. […]
The Rise of ‘Raw Wine’
There is a new movement growing in the world of wine. Raw wine, or natural wine, is invading the spaces where health food and alcohol meet. Elin McCoy, writing at Decanter.com says the movement “resists easy definition,” but the basics are that “Raw Wine celebrates wines with emotion… that have a humanlike, or living presence.” […]
How Should You Prepare for your Visit to a Champagne House?
If you haven’t already had the pleasure of visiting a Champagne House, start making your plans now, well in advance. An early start is one of the tips Tyson Stelzer gives to potential Champagne House visitors at Decanter.com. Here’s a sample of some other tips to take along for your trip: Always make an appointment […]
Buried Treasure found in Épernay
In 1900 disaster struck the Champagne producing operation of Pol Roger in Épernay. Buildings and cellars collapsed after cold and damp weather had deteriorated their stability, burying 1.5 million bottles and 500 casks of wine. Now, Champagne Pol Roger, the company bearing the founder’s name, is excavating the site of the cave in order to build […]
Merrymaking Days at the Château du Petit Thouars
In the Loire Valley of France, at the Château du Petit Thouars, the Count and Countess will hold a number of “Merrymaking Days” throughout the summer. The Best of France Today reports: Built in 1420 by the Dukes of Thouars, the château was bought by Georges Aubert du Saint Georges, who became the Seigneur or “Lord” […]
On the Ground in Burgundy with Dick Young
Debbie and I have biked, walked or driven by car through all of the tiny wine villages of the Côte de Nuits and will return this fall for another “on the ground,” research trip. After many years, visits and hundreds of hours of reading, as well as a not insignificant amount of tasting, I now […]
The Results are in on Northern Rhône’s 2015 Wines
The Staff of Decanter explain what has made 2015 a truly special year for Northern Rhône winemaking. A panel of tasters has assembled an impressive set of results. Matt Walls writes: This time last year I asked Philippe Guigal, the kingpin of Côte-Rôtie, if he could compare 2015 to another year. He had to reach back […]
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