Cane pruning in pictures
Pruning isn’t terribly glamorous, but it’s an essential part of viticulture. The vast majority of vineyards are pruned one of
Read morePruning isn’t terribly glamorous, but it’s an essential part of viticulture. The vast majority of vineyards are pruned one of
Read moreSo the Marlborough wine region turns 50 this year. With its continued growth and success, you could forgive the region
Read moreHow accurate are our assessments? One question keeps coming back to me. When we judge or rate wine as professionals,
Read moreHold the press: Georgia turns out not to be the origin of the wine grapes widely used today. A significant,
Read moreClimate chaos is real. With highly irregular weather patterns, we are also seeing a warming trend across the world’s wine
Read moreWe talk a lot about clones and grape varieties. But what, precisely, do these terms mean? Let’s first define ‘variety’.
Read moreWebsite: https://www.famillegassier.com/en/ Michel Gassier is one of the leading producers in Costières de Nîmes, and has two domaines, making three
Read moreA few weeks ago I visited California, presenting a seminar titled Wines on the Edge in Los Angeles and San
Read moreAs a wine person, I’m deeply interested in smell. It’s a sense that lies at the heart of gastronomy, and
Read moreCanned wines are now a thing. I remember my first experience with them, in Oregon, with the 375 ml cans
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