Two words, both alike in dignity, in Beautiful Bordeaux, where we lay our scene… With apologies to Shakespeare, I’d like to gently bring up the topic of claret and clairet. If you are a casual wine lover and believe them to be the same word, I understand. If you are … Continue reading →
by admin · source ↗
Found this useful? Marking helpful boosts the author and shapes the “most helpful” surface on the Chronicle home.
Fans of pink bubbly, this is for you! The EU has approved a new style of sparkling pink wine…Asti Rosato! These pink bubbles will be produced under the already-established Asti DOCG, and as appropriate for a DOCG-level wine, there are some rules! For starters, there are two specific styles of … Continue reading →
On August 17, 2026, the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) of the United States approved the Columbia Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA). The new AVA—located in Washington State’s Klickitat County and just to the west of the previously established Burn of Columbia Valley AVA—lies entirely within the … Continue reading →
News flash: as of June 11, 2026, the EU has approved a new grape for use in the production of Champagne! This new grape—Chardonnay Rosé, aka Pink Chardonnay—joins Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay (Blanc), Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris as an approved grape variety of the Champagne AOC, … Continue reading →
