Video: how wine barrels are made
I visited the Mercurey cooperage in Burgundy to see how wine barrels were made.
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Les Quelles de la Coste: the wines of actor John Malkovich
These wines are from the estate owned by actor John Malkovich. He has a home in the Luberon in the
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Exploring your own back yard
Hybrids, fruit wines, heritage cider, mead and new styles At TexSom I caught an interesting session looking at alcoholic drinks
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In the vineyards of Vega Sicilia at harvest time
I’m in Ribera del Duero, Spain, visiting possibly the best-known of all Spanish producers, Vega Sicilia. It’s vintage time here,
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La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza tasting
Launching the 2010 Reserva Especial, with some back vintage for comparison Viña Ardanza from La Rioja Alta is one of
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Red Burgundy: Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais
With Rajat Parr and Larry Stone One of the highlights of TexSom is the seminar series, which covers a broad
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Advances in wine science: what have the scientists done for us?
I’m a scientist, but—as Andrew Jefford so nicely put a few years back when reviewing my wine science book—I’m not
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On the Oregon coast, staying at Headlands Coastal Lodge and spar
Exploring the beauty of the Oregon coast, staying at the spectacular Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa Next time you are
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Video: visiting the Aeolian island of Salina, to discover Malvasia
Salina, on of the Aoelian islands off the coast of Sicily, hosts the annual Malvasia day each year. Here was
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