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Is Winemaking More About Chemistry Than Grapes? A Look at Modern Viticulture
Modern winemaking, as exemplified by the challenging 2024 Burgundy vintage, is increasingly relying on technical expertise and chemical understanding rather than just grape quality, though this shift helps winemakers adapt to extreme weather conditions while still producing exceptional wines.
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Alti Wine Exchange Indexes: 2022 overview and outlook for 2023
If in 2021, the stock market and wine investment market showed a solid performance, the last year was completely different for stock investors. In 2022, inflation set in at higher levels than the financial markets...
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Alti Wine Exchange Indexes: 2021 overview and trends for 2022
Wine investors had a great year in 2021. All indexes showed a robust growth in the last year with Californian and Argentinian indexes among two leaders. This trend continued in 2022 even despite the fall in the stock market
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They have created the perfect storm for controlled demolition of money
I’m glad to be back talking financial insights, one glass of wine at a time. First they shut down the economy, to save lives. With the closure of the economy, production ceased. To compensate for non-production or reduced production, people were paid not to lose income. In this way, it was possible for people to […]
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Spanish Cava Sparkling Wine: What You Need to Know!
Spanish Cava Sparkling Wine: What You Need to Know! Spain has had a long tradition of producing excellent bubblies. It’s not as famous or prestigious as Champagne from France, and it’s a shame really because Cavas are not only fascinating to explore, but truly delicious and very well crafted...
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What is a Port Wine?
DEAR READER, Let’s start February off with a simple question: Good morning, Mr. Ferdinand, What is a Port wine? -Jacques Thank you, Jacques, for your brevity. Let’s get down to business! Ports are an underrated, very particular type of wine made in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Personally, Jacques, I think Port is a miracle. These […]
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What to Expect for Fine Wine Investments in 2022
Let’s face it, between an ongoing COVID pandemic, erratic markets, fires, floods and major humanitarian crises, 2021 was exhausting. And though none of us can be sure what to make of 2022, we can say with confidence that fine and rare wine investments are looking quite promising. According to Wine Intelligence, a leading research and insight provider […]
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Holiday Gift Guide for Fine Wine
It’s that time of year again! And so begins the search for the perfect holiday gift. Something unique, something that shows you truly care. How about a gift that keeps on giving? An investment. Imagine their surprise when you tell them that their gift is resting safely in Bordeaux, accruing age and interest. They will […]
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FAMILY-RUN WINERIES
DEAR READER, As I grow immensely in popularity, I’ve noticed more of you interested in my personal life. I didn’t begin e-blogging with this in mind, but I don’t mind indulging every now and then. I imagine my intellect intimidates a lot of you, so maybe shedding some light on myself would give those readers […]
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The Truth about Fine Wine
Fine wine. What does that really mean? The truth is, as words, they don’t mean much. There is no official classification system for the title “fine wine.” It’s not like the regulated usage of “Premier Cru” or “Grand Cru Classé,” for example, rather anyone can throw it out there and see if it sticks. However, […]
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Maipo Valley Reds
DEAR READER, I am again-and-again charmed by my readers’ curiosity! It reminds me of being a young sommelier, ready to take on the world one glass at a time. I know far too much to feel that way again—but at least I can experience a shred of it through you all! Dear Sommelier Ferdinand, Pardon […]