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59 Parcels, 10 Grape Varieties, One Identity: the Precision Behind Caiarossa
August 24, 2026 (Riparbella, Italy) — Nestled among the gentle hills of Riparbella on the Tuscan Coast, Caiarossa is best understood as a mosaic rather than a single, uniform vineyard. [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesscaiarossainternational-newsitalymediterranean - news
THE DEBATE Expands to Texas Hill Country with New Tasting Room
August 18, 2026 (Stonewall, TX) — Napa Valley-based wine brand THE DEBATE announces its expansion into Texas Hill Country with the development of a new tasting room and hospitality destination. [...]
by Press Release26 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessjean-hoefligernapa-valleytasting-roomterroir - news
Pinord’s Chardonnay Earns One of Wine Enthusiast’s Highest Scores, Placing the Penedès Among the World’s Leading White Wine Regions.
July 13, 2026 (Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona) — Bodegas Pinord has further strengthened the international reputation of organic and biodynamic viticulture in the Penedès after its Lluna Plena Biodynamic Chardonnay [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessbiodynamicchardonnayinternational-newsspain - news
Grasmere Distillery Plans First Whisky From Cumbrian Barley
Can a tiny Lake District distillery craft a whisky made entirely from Cumbrian ingredients? Grasmere Distillery is growing its own barley to find out.
by Mark Littler30 viewswhisky-newscraft-distillingenglish-whiskyfloor-maltinggrasmere-distillerylake-district - news
Wine Terms You Pretend to Know (But Don’t): A 3-Part Series
Let’s be honest—wine terminology can be confusing. In fact, some wine vocabulary is so esoteric and contensious that even connoisseurs argue about its meaning. Whether you’re new to wine or just faking your way through tastings, you’re not alone. In this 3-part wine education video series, I (Jacky Blisson, Master of Wine) break down the most misunderstood wine tasting terms and explain them in clear, no-nonsense language. If you’ve ever wondered what people really mean when they talk about grippy tannins, or a firm structure, or high volatile acidity, these short videos are for you. And, if you want to boost your wine language skills, check out my nerdy little guide to tannins descriptors and my explanation of why acidity in wine matters. Episode 1: The Classics of Wine Tasting Learn the basics: acidity, body, texture, tannins, and finish—what they are, how to recognize them, and why they matter. Episode 2: The Fancy-Sounding Jargon We’re decoding structure, balance, complexity, terro
by Jacky Blisson20 viewsreviewsacidity-in-winebrettjacky-blisson-mwmaster-of-wineminerality-in-wine - news
Guide to New Zealand Wines
Guide to New Zealand Wines The New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ocean New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and specifically Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc have been pretty much synonymous with New Zealand wine until fairly recently. Indeed even in 2023 Sauvignon Blanc still accounted for 65%* of New Zealand’s total wine grape vineyard area – and most of that was in Marlborough, 58% of New Zealand’s total vineyard area. Amazing facts especially when you consider that the grape was first planted in Marlborough only in 1975. You cannot ignore the importance of this grape as it thrust New Zealand onto the international wine scene. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc still clearly has its fans. Many have fallen for its aromatics, its crisp zing and unique flavours of gooseberry, red peppers with hints of passionfruit and fresh cut grass. As Sauvignon Blanc production started to become more commercial in the 1970s, at the lower end of the market (encouraged, it has to be said, by retailers importing into
by WinesWithAttitude31 viewswine-regionswine-stylesnew-zealandorganicpinot-noirsauvignon-blanc