Wine
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Italy’s Alto Piemonte might be the nation’s hottest Nebbiolo producing region, creating wines that rival the top crus of the Langhe hills, according to a leading Barolo producer. Its high altitudes and clay soils offer…
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Collectors take note; the first vintage of Penfolds Grange, dating all the way to 1951, is expected to smash the world record price for a bottle of Australian wine when it goes up for auction…
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Champagne house Dom Pérignon has launched its Plénitude 2 vintage 2003 in Hong Kong, at a couple of prestigious locations, appropriate for the world renowned cuvée. Diners at 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Amber by chef Richard…
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The ‘Environmental Research’ journal has just published a report that shares evidence of a concerning correlation between exposure to pesticides and the neurological condition Parkinson’s disease. The publication Science Direct shared findings from researchers who…
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Dumbfounding news from the Kremlin as a new Russian Law has ruled that only sparkling wine produced in Russia can be sold as ‘Champagne’. French suppliers were confused by the new law, approved by President…
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The International Wine Challenge has announced the 10 highest scoring wines from its 2021 competition, which the competition is now dubbing the “10 Best Wines In The World.” The winners came from eight different countries…
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If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive guide to South American wine, but not known where to start your research into the vast and interesting subject, your hopes have just been answered. A new book has…
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Wines of Germany USA has launched a new integrated marketing campaign entitled Prost Every Moment. The new campaign seeks to celebrate all of life’s moments with some added German flare. Prost Every Moment takes the…
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LVMH-owned Champagne house Ruinart has unveiled new packaging for its iconic Blanc De Blancs, dubbed Seconde Peau, or Second Skin. Until now, the packaging of the sparkling wine was inspired by the first champagne bottles…
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Ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Hampshire based winery Hattingley Valley has released the official English sparkling wine for Team GB, as well as two limited batch sparklers. The limited-edition bottle contains the label’s…