LVMH's wines and spirits division returned to growth in the first half of 2026, with Champagne and Cognac showing signs of recovery after two difficult years and helping to drive an improved performance across the luxury group. The post Champagne and Cognac lift Moët Hennessy as LVMH returns to growth appeared first on The Drinks Business.
by Editor · source ↗
Found this useful? Marking helpful boosts the author and shapes the “most helpful” surface on the Chronicle home.
Certain grape varieties, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo, naturally contain higher tannins, while Pinot Noir and Gamay have lower levels. Pinot Noir and Gamay, for example, are low in tannins—that’s because those grapes have thinner skins and fewer tannin-rich compounds—while Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are high.
A few weeks ago, I shared a Post & Vine Carignane from Contra Costa County that reminded me just how compelling this underappreciated grape can be. This week, I opened another bottle, this time from Mendocino County’s historic Testa Vineyard. I was once again impressed by the character and versatility of Carignane. Farmed by the same family for generations and grown using organic and biodynamic practices, the Post & Vine 2022 Carignane from Testa Vineyard in Mendocino is the Please The Palate Wine of the Week.
India makes more mangoes than the rest of the world's fruit growers combined, drinks roughly 20ml of wine per person a year, and just watched its wine market...
