Fendant, perhaps with a bubbly cheese fondue, as clear and mineral as Alpine air, or Gamaret with its peppery cassis notes? If you haven’t, it might just be because the Swiss drink almost all of it themselves! In fact, only 1% of the total output is exported—a good...
“When offered the right support, northern soil can produce an unexpected range. According to the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, the cold-hardy vineyard will survive to “minus 25, minus 35, some even to minus 40 degrees F,” thanks to the hybrid varieties that thrive...
“Beautiful scenery, outstanding wines, a warm welcome from the winemakers themselves: There’s so much to love in Germany’s Mosel Valley, a region largely undiscovered by American travelers.” READ MORE...
“When owners Will and Danyelle Prouty first opened Division Wines in 2011 on Portland’s Division Street, they did so with the intention of creating a small wine store they believed would add value to their neighborhood. After all, the shop would be a mere 12 blocks...
“In Oregon, most of the syrah is grown in the warmer Southern Oregon region, as well as in the Walla Walla Valley. Oregon brings in about 2,000 tons of syrah annually. Idaho wineries are now finding that Rhône varieties do well in the Snake River Valley, where...
“A deepening spat over allegations of Chinese meddling in Australian politics has led to cases of wine piling up at Chinese ports and nationalists calling for tougher trade retaliations.” READ MORE...
“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...
“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;...