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news2026-06-23
When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep
To protect vines from cold conditions, wineries in Bordeaux rely on an array of methods. This year, Château Clarke achieved a 2°C increase in temperature using an unconventional solution: a flock of woolly sheep. db reports. The post When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones4 views
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news2026-06-23
Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon
The technical director at Château d’Esclans in Provence tells db about facing nature with patience, focusing on individual parcels and why winemaking matters because it endures. The post Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by db staff writer3 views
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news2026-06-23
Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet
Widely-known brand Mouton Cadet has nearly 100 years of history behind it, yet the brand’s propulsive, original attitude defines it as much as the weight of Bordeaux history. The post Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 views
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news2026-06-22
What We Were Drinking in Korea (The Good Stuff)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist4 views
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news2026-06-22
Vacqueyras 2022 retasted in bottle: 25 top wines for southern Rhône lovers
The truth will out...
by Matt Walls2 views
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news2026-06-22
Centre-Loire grabs attention in London
Terroir-driven, stylistically diverse and increasingly relevant in commercial terms, the wines of Centre-Loire were celebrated at this year's London Wine Fair. The post Centre-Loire grabs attention in London appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by db staff writer3 views
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news2026-06-22
Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20
Following The Global Rosé Masters earlier this year, we have picked out the sub £20 gold medal winning wines from the competition, with our top affordable drops hailing from Australia and Italy, as well as France – including one new celebrity-backed brand from Provence. The post Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Patrick Schmitt3 views
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news2026-06-22
Corsica's wild edge: The elemental wines of the island's far south
The taste of the elements...
by Chris Howard2 views
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news2026-06-22
Panel tasting results: Superb St-Emilion & Pomerol from 2020
A stellar set of scores...
by Georgie Hindle2 views
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news2026-06-21
Ile de Conas Le Blanc From Trader Joe’s
A bit simple, but highly refreshing, we review the Ile de Conas Le Blanc from Trader Joe’s. 65% Sauvignon Blanc ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen2 views
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news2026-06-18
Domaine Cauhapé Geyser Jurançon Sec 2020 Review
Jurançon sec? Do we have to try this? This region is admittedly obscure for the Australian reader. Jurançon is in […] The post Domaine Cauhapé Geyser Jurançon Sec 2020 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell2 views
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news2026-06-18
Two French Red Blends: Chateau Daviaud and M. Chapoutier Belleruche_PR SAMPLE
I recently decided to review two French red wines that are blends. Blends have the benefit that two or more grape varieties together fill in the weakness of the other grape. For example, one grape may be fruity but lack tannins, while another grape has plenty of tannins but lacks much fruit character. Putting the two grape varieties together makes...
by mywinepal3 views
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news2026-06-18
The ethical drinker: Join the resistance and give hybrid grapes a chance
Do you know your Souvignier Gris from your Cabernet Cortis? Sustainability editor Natalie Earl explores the rise and symbolism of disease-resistant hybrid grapes via an innovative micro-négociant project in southern France's Languedoc.
by Natalie Earl2 views
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news2026-06-18
Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour
Arnaud de Laforcade, Château Cheval Blanc’s long-term CFO is to set to join Domaine Beauséjour in the Loire as estate director in September. The unexpected move underlines the huge potential of Chinon as an appellation, particularly for its Cabernet Franc. Arabella Mileham reports. The post Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Arabella Mileham2 views
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news2026-06-17
Andrew Jefford: 'We've got a wine revolution on our hands'
Growers must seize opportunities in a fast-changing climate, says our award-winning columnist, highlighting exciting white wines being produced in the Monts d'Avène area of high Languedoc in southern France.
by Andrew Jefford2 views
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news2026-06-16
Ohmygod–Part 6 On to Chenonceaux
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist2 views
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news2026-06-16
A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes
Travelling around the countryside in France, you can find plenty of charming guest houses or hotels in former nobles’ chateaux. Few are as exotic and as gastronomic as Chateau des Tesnières, just three hours from Paris. It has five rooms and a “botanical” restaurant. Both the rooms and the restaurant are quite extraordinary experiences. It […] Continue reading: A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes The post A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours O
by Britt Karlsson2 views
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news2026-06-15
Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux
In restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux, plenty of other wines are open, but few bottles of the local product. Why?
by Eric Asimov0 views
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news2026-06-15
What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Redemption!)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist4 views
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news2026-06-15
A tasting a century in the making – trying a 100 year-old Champagne forgotten in the cellar of France's most famous chef
Our Champagne correspondent was invited to Ruinart for an incredible vertical tasting of eight wines spanning 100 years.
by Tom Hewson3 views
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news2026-06-15
Why Burgundy's Hautes-Côtes will be the region's next 'big thing'
Burgundy's appellations of the future...
by Charles Curtis MW2 views
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news2026-06-15
Panel tasting results: Make these your go-to Provence rosés this summer
Summer in a bottle...
by Heather Dougherty2 views
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news2026-06-12
What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Was this why they warned me?)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist6 views
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news2026-06-12
'To keep freshness and elegance – this is my work' – Laurent-Perrier and the art of Grand Siècle
Consistency in extremes...
by Tom Hewson3 views
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When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep

Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon

Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet

What We Were Drinking in Korea (The Good Stuff)

Vacqueyras 2022 retasted in bottle: 25 top wines for southern Rhône lovers

Centre-Loire grabs attention in London

Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20

Corsica's wild edge: The elemental wines of the island's far south

Panel tasting results: Superb St-Emilion & Pomerol from 2020

Ile de Conas Le Blanc From Trader Joe’s

Domaine Cauhapé Geyser Jurançon Sec 2020 Review

Two French Red Blends: Chateau Daviaud and M. Chapoutier Belleruche_PR SAMPLE

The ethical drinker: Join the resistance and give hybrid grapes a chance

Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour

Andrew Jefford: 'We've got a wine revolution on our hands'

Ohmygod–Part 6 On to Chenonceaux

A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes

Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux

What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Redemption!)

A tasting a century in the making – trying a 100 year-old Champagne forgotten in the cellar of France's most famous chef

Why Burgundy's Hautes-Côtes will be the region's next 'big thing'

Panel tasting results: Make these your go-to Provence rosés this summer

What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Was this why they warned me?)

'To keep freshness and elegance – this is my work' – Laurent-Perrier and the art of Grand Siècle