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Bolgheri, a wine territory in the pursuit of excellence – Filippo Magnani

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The first edition of “Bolgheri Divino” celebrates a unique and cohesive vision of the producers…. On September 4th, 2021, the Consortium of Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC gathered 65 vintners of the DOC to tell their story of the land and its winemaking excellence, through personalities and productions. The event was named “Bolgheri DiVino.” It […]

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Archaeologists discover a 1,500-year-old Wine Factory in Israel

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The wine factory was recently uncovered by archaeologists in Yavne, south of Tel Aviv includes 1,500-year-old wine presses, ageing and bottling warehouses as well as kilns for firing amphorae in which the wine was stored, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The site, according to the IAA, dates back to the Byzantine era,

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2021 Champagne Shipments are back to pre-Covid Levels

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Champagne shipments for 2021 are expected to reach 305 million bottles, a total that takes the market not only back up to pre-Covid levels, but beyond them, reports Reuters last week. The forecast comes on the back of surging post-pandemic Champagne demand in markets such as the US, UK, and Australia. If last week’s projection

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Italy Becomes ‘Dominant Force’ on the Fine Wine Market

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According to Liv-ex, Italy has become a ‘dominant force’ on the fine wine market, with the country’s previously under-represented regions rising in importance on the secondary market. Last year Italy’s sub-index increased 12.2%, and the increased trading of Italian wine on the secondary market trade has shown Italy becoming the third most traded category, according

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Dennis Doorakkers + Liz Palmer on IG Live discussing the RTD Market

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Based in Holland Dennis Doorakkers is wine writer, a judge at various wine competitions in Europe and North America, an importer, and also an Ambassador for the International Canned Wine Competition [ICWC]. Dennis is a true believer in the viability and potential of canned wines in the marketplace. He is also driven by millennial-minded-marketing and

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Discover the Fast-Growing RTD Market with Dennis Doorakkers [Oct 5 2 PM ET – IG Live @lizpalmer_]

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Discover the fast-growing RTD market and its evolution with Dennis Doorakkers, an International Ambassador for the International Canned Wine Competition. #Savethedate Tomorrow 2 PM ET / 8 PM CET — IG Live @lizpalmer_ Questions and topics being discussed: What are RTD’s Can you tell us something about the history of cans and how it got

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Mumm 2021 Harvest – Part lll – “Only the Best”

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Mumm 2021 Harvest – Part lll – “Only the Best” The region’s harvest officially started September 6th this year. The Comité Champagne announced that as much as 60% of the yield was lost due to poor weather conditions where the grapes succumbed to botrytis and mildew. The grapes are picked around 100 days after the

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Mumm 2021 Harvest – Part ll – Regenerative Viticulture

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We joined Bernard Pineau (Sustainable Viticulture Manager at Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët) in the vineyards. Bernard took us to some of the north-facing slopes in Verzenay and Mailly. Not only is it harvest time, but it’s also the end of a very difficult growing season. The Champagne region was hit with spring frosts, and heavy summer

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Milano Wine Week October 2 to 10, 2021

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Milano Wine Week: The global event has become more technical. Milano Wine Week, the first wine event to connect the city of Milan with 11 metropolises in seven key export markets – the U.S.A, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Hong Kong and Japan – has become more technical. This innovative interactive event will facilitate direct connection between

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Some more photos of my visit to Moulin de Verzenay

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Here are some more photos of my visit to Moulin de Verzenay and the surrounding views. Mumms 2021 Harvest – Part l – Moulin de Verzenay article can be found www.Liz-Palmer.com #france #champagne #mumm #mummchampagne #moulin #vineyard #architecture #winery #verzenay #routeduchampagne #history #harvest #wineharvest #moulindeverzenay #montagnedereims #mumm #cordonrouge #maisonmumm #ghmumm #pinotnoir #vineyards #grandcru #pinotmeunier #chardonnay

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Bolgheri, a wine territory in the pursuit of excellence – Filippo Magnani

Archaeologists discover a 1,500-year-old Wine Factory in Israel

2021 Champagne Shipments are back to pre-Covid Levels

Italy Becomes ‘Dominant Force’ on the Fine Wine Market

Dennis Doorakkers + Liz Palmer on IG Live discussing the RTD Market

Discover the Fast-Growing RTD Market with Dennis Doorakkers [Oct 5 2 PM ET – IG Live @lizpalmer_]

Mumm 2021 Harvest – Part lll – “Only the Best”

Mumm 2021 Harvest – Part ll – Regenerative Viticulture

Milano Wine Week October 2 to 10, 2021

Some more photos of my visit to Moulin de Verzenay

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