“During research visits to China’s major wine regions–from beach resorts in Shandong and Ningxia’s rocky and arid landscapes to the lush mountains of Yunnan–we encountered a blend of local and foreign winemakers, farmers, wine scientists, and local government...
“In southwest France, Gaillac has lived in the shadow of Bordeaux for more than 500 years. Along the Tarn River, you’ll find a winemaking culture based on savory red grapes like braucol, duras, and prunelart, and whites like loin de l’oeil and mauzac. Domaine du...
White wines pair beautifully with cheese. Liz Thorpe, author of “The Book of Cheese,” says serving oaky Chardonnay with creamy havarti is “crowd-friendly cheese and wine 101.” The Kitchn swears by floral Gewürztraminer with gooey, pungent morbier. And Loire Valley...
“Lanzarote is the easternmost Canary Island. Located dozens of miles offshore from the blistering heat of the Sahara, this island lacked a steady supply of freshwater until newly constructed desalination plants turned on their pumps a few decades ago. The hilly and...
“Provence, in southern France, is the heartland of rosé. The juice here is made primarily from grapes native to the region, such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Rolle, Clairette and more. But for many, rosé is not necessarily about the details of what's in the glass;...
“The bottom line? As long as people are influenced by the quality ratings pronounced by others, as taste-test evidence suggests, the wine industry is likely to remain dominated by connoisseurs rather than computers.” READ MORE...
"Can you imagine exploring restaurants in Buenos Aires, chosen by a Sommelier? Can you imagine having the inside track on some of the most interesting chefs of Buenos Aires? Now you do! A year ago, I was in Mendoza, specifically Valle de Uco, at Finca Blousson Vins...
"Traveling to the wine regions of Argentina requires you to fly through either Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile. There are no direct flights! From Buenos Aires, there are direct flights onto Mendoza, San Rafael, Salta, and Neuquén."
You don’t need to be in France or Italy to taste amazing wine. Sure, a wine tour in Tuscany is never a bad idea, but sometimes funds and vacation days don’t allow for a 10-day jaunt around the Italian countryside. What you may not realize is there are a lot of...
"Then in 1990, Marcelo Miras caught the attention of Humberto Canale’s third genera on president Guillermo Barzi, who saw a rising star in Marcelo, who started harvesting grapes at age five in San Rafael, Mendoza, received degrees in oenology and frutihorticolas, and...