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AOC Entre-deux-Mers – the wine region between two rivers that is steeped in history

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Frédéric Roger, Director of AOC Entre-deux-Mers gave a wonderful and detailed presentation to US/Canadian journalists and wine importers on the Entre-deux-Mers region yesterday at Wine Syndicate and House of Entre Deux Mers Wines, 16 rue de l’Abbaye, The Sauve, 33670. Following the presentation was a three-hour “speed dating” with 10 local winegrowers, owners and producers […]

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CAMPANIA STORIES – A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER CAPTIVATING WINES AND UNIQUE TERRITORIES – Filippo Magnani

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Campi Flegrei – how fire and sea shape the wines It is not a coincidence that the ancient Romans identified a desertic area Northwest of Naples, Italy as “Hell’s Door” in the vicinity of the active volcano Vesuvio. The lunar region of Campi Flegrei is a breath- taking place also literally because of the sulfur

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September is “California Wine Month” – here’s how you can celebrate!

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September is “California Wine Month” this is the time to celebrate the annual harvest and raise a glass to their vibrant wine community. California’s wine industry has played a vital role in the state’s culture and economy for over 250 years. California makes up 81% of wine production in the United States and 95% of

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Climate change forces an early start to Champagne Harvest

Articles, Champagne Harvest, champagne region, French Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism / lizpalmer

Picking officially commenced in Champagne last Saturday with start dates spread between August 20 and September 6th, depending on the location of the vineyards in the 34,000-hectare region. The timing of the harvesting is guided by the Réseau Matu, which is a network of hundreds of representative vineyard plots spread across the appellation. The harvest

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Discovering the Wine Secrets of Southeastern Sicily – Filippo Magnani

Articles, Filippo Magnani, Italian Wine, Locations reviews, Wine, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Italy, Wines of Sicily / lizpalmer

There are two things you can be sure of when taking a food and wine itinerary in Sicily: you will always learn something new, and you will always leave a piece of your heart there when you leave. From the 13th to the 15th of July a well-organized press tour by Assovini Sicilia, led a

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Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa – Part ll Wine Tasting

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History The estate was founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel. Simon brought with him a sound knowledge of viticulture. In 1982 John Platter (wine writer) purchased the estate which was then known as Avontuur. Looking at the magnificent view, John decided to rename the wine farm Delaire Estate, meaning “From the Sky”. Laurence

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Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa – Part 1 The Owner’s Villa

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I recently had the distinct pleasure of having a personal tour of Laurence Graff’s private villa also known as “Owner’s Villa” at Delaire Graff Estate. The Owners Villa is also available to rent out (by application) if available for $25,000 USD/night. The estate is anchored on the vineyard slopes of Botmanskop, high above the Helshoogte

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Churchill’s Offers “Vindima” Douro Harvest Experience

Articles, Events, Port, Portugal, Wine Education, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Portugal / lizpalmer

Churchill’s is offering tourists the opportunity to participate in picking grapes and immerse themselves knee-deep in the tradition of treading the fruit under foot this September. It was just announced that Quinta da Gricha, their flagship vineyard, will welcome visits for its annual ‘Vindima’ September 10, 11 and 25th. The day begins with a grape

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The Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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This week I’m staying at The Oude Werf Hotel, which is in the heart of the Winelands, in Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is surrounded by the picturesque vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountains of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, dating back to 1679. The town has oak-lined streets

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Holden Manz Wine Estate, Franschhoek [South Africa]

Articles, South African Wine, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wines of Africa / lizpalmer

I’m so happy to be back in South Africa and to re-visit Holden Manz Wine Estate. My last visit was four years ago, and I was very impressed back then.……..and now more impressed! Holden Manz Wine Estate is located in Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and two rivers. Here I found a bit of

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