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1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism:September 2016 Kakheti, Georgia

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with the Georgian National Tourism Administration recently announced at the World Travel Market in London the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism – the wine tourism conference will be held in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia September 7-9, 2016. UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, who led the […]

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CHAMPAGNE PROVES TO BE A GOOD INVESTMENT

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Champagne put in a strong performance on Liv-ex for 2015; it has accounted for 6.1% of trade on Liv-ex so far this year, up from 2.8% in 2014. The activity on the wine exchange has been driven by a flurry of new releases, including Dom Pérignon 2006, Pol Roger 2004 and Cristal 2007. Antonio Galloni scored

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Need an excuse to drink champagne….

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Tomorrow, October 23, 2015, is the sixth annual Global #ChampagneDay — All you need to participate is a glass of Champagne — share your photos, tasting notes, experiences and videos on any social media site, and be sure to add the #ChampagneDay hash tag so your wine friends from around the globe can share in

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Riedel Launches New Champagne Stemware from the Superleggero and Veritas Collections

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Earlier this year Maximilian Riedel launched the Sommeliers Superleggero series — he says: “Drawing on 60 years of wine experience and expertise, the new Sommeliers Superleggero Series is designed to carry the charm of a handmade glass with added superior lightness.” The hand blown Superlegerro Champagne stemware retails for £270/pair. Riedel also launched this year,

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ARMAND DE BRIGNAC’S BLANC DE NOIRS LAUNCHES AT HARRODS

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This week Armand de Brignac launches a new cuvée — Blanc de Noir Ace of Spades made of 100% Pinot Poir at Harrods, London. Blanc de Noir Ace of Spades sells for the hefty sum of £695 per bottle and is presented in a dramatic gunmetal bottle. There is a limited production of 3,000 bottles

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BULGARIAN – PART 3 – ROSSIDI WINERY

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Edward Kourian, owner of Rossidi Winery has been travelling with us throughout this journey and I was really looking forward to visiting his facility and tasting his wines. We drove into a gated industrial facility and parked. We have arrived at Rossidi Winery. So unique – just like the owner and his wines! Rossidi Winery

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BULGARIAN WINE – PART 2 – SOPOT WINERY

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Our bus trip from Villa Teres to Sopot Winery took over two hours. Along the way we drove through the Valley of Roses – this is another beautiful part of the country. This lowland has three valleys, Balkin Mountains to the north and Sredna Gora hills to the south. Famous for its rose-growing industry, which

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BULGARIAN WINE – PART 1 – CHATEAU KOLAROVO

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Bulgaria is one of the oldest winemaking countries in the world; this Balkan nation has been stomping grapes since the time of Thracians who were big fans of Dionysus. With the fall of communism and recent investment and innovation, they’re again immerging on the international markets. Bulgaria has five official wine regions, each with their

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Wines of Sicily ~ Part 1 – Sicilia en Primeur 2015

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The 12th edition of Sicilia en Primeur was held this year in Taormina at the Grand Hotel, Atlantis Bay from April 14th to April 18th. Organized by Assovini Sicily, it’s one of the most important events of the year – it’s the international preview of the last vintage, addressed to both Italian and international press.

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UNESCO adds Champagne Slopes, Houses and Cellars to World Heritage List

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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to include the Champagne slopes, houses and cellars on its World Heritage List. The 21 representatives of the state parties to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention unanimously voted in favor of including the Champagne slopes, houses and cellars on the World Heritage List in the Living Cultural Landscapes

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1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism:September 2016 Kakheti, Georgia

CHAMPAGNE PROVES TO BE A GOOD INVESTMENT

Need an excuse to drink champagne….

Riedel Launches New Champagne Stemware from the Superleggero and Veritas Collections

ARMAND DE BRIGNAC’S BLANC DE NOIRS LAUNCHES AT HARRODS

BULGARIAN – PART 3 – ROSSIDI WINERY

BULGARIAN WINE – PART 2 – SOPOT WINERY

BULGARIAN WINE – PART 1 – CHATEAU KOLAROVO

Wines of Sicily ~ Part 1 – Sicilia en Primeur 2015

UNESCO adds Champagne Slopes, Houses and Cellars to World Heritage List

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