Wine Industry News
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(TDB) - Torres has rediscovered a forgotten grape variety, which makes its debut in the latest vintage of one of the Spanish producer’s top wines, Grans Muralles. For the last 20 years, the Penedès-based producer has been on a mission to uncover and preserve native Catalan varieties, m... -
(TDB) - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Provençal rosé is the first pink wine to appear in the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 list of the most exciting wines of the year. Château Miraval Rosé 2012 ranked 84 in the list with a score of 90 points, distinguish...BRANGELINA ROSÉ FIRST TO ENTER TOP 100
November, 20, 2013 -
(Decanter) - There will be no Burgundy wine for sale at less than £10-a-bottle in 2014, due to three consecutive small vintages, Louis-Fabrice Latour has said. Speaking during the Hospices de Beaune auction at the weekend, the seventh generation owner of négociant Lo...Burgundy under £10 'to disappear' - Louis Latour owner
November, 20, 2013 -
(Parade) - Now that you know how to evaluate wine by sight, smell, and taste, the last piece of the puzzle is to evaluate it by how it feels in your mouth. The “feel” of a wine is what we call its structure, which we break down into the following components: body, sugar, alcohol, acid, ...Wine Fundamentals Part 6: The Feel of Wine
November, 20, 2013 -
(Drinksint) - Wine sales growth in China can be found if the country's drinking culture, diverse regions and consumer groups are better understood and if e-commerce is utilised, according to Chinese industry professionals. Speaking at Wine Vision, the London conference that took place 18-20...Wine Vision: China uncovered
November, 20, 2013 -
(TDB) - A wine consignment carried by JF Hillebrand was on board the first scheduled vessel to dock at Europe’s newest port. Having opened for business earlier this month, the new deep sea “super port” DP World London Gateway not only represents a 30% increase to the UK&rs...NEW UK PORT BOOSTS WINE INDUSTRY
November, 20, 2013 -
(Decanter) - Chateau Mouton Rothschild has chosen a French painter and sculptor for its 2011 vintage label for the first time in four years. Guy de Rougemont, a member of the Academy des Beaux Arts, follows a trio of Chinese, American and British painters commissioned for the annual vintage...Mouton Rothschild picks French artist for 2011 vintage label
November, 20, 2013 -
(Salon) - Napa, France, and Tuscany are obvious places for oenophiles to visit, but wine enthusiasts and adventurous travelers looking to enhance their palettes and up their street cred at a dinner party may want to consider booking a flight to the following four locations. Grapes are versatile fru...Four Unexpected Wine Regions Worth Visiting
November, 19, 2013

