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news2026-09-13
Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry16 views
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news2026-09-13
Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry14 views
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news2026-07-23
The Quiet Before Harvest
The Quiet Before Harvest August is a month of anticipation. Across much of the Northern Hemisphere, growers begin each morning by walking their vineyards, tasting… Read more The post The Quiet Before Harvest appeared first on Vinum 55 .
by Shelly Fitzgerald16 views
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news2026-07-22
Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes
Are you letting outdated myths dictate your choice of sparkling wine? While Champagne boasts a legendary reputation, much of what we believe about it is shaped by marketing mystique, and old, outdated misconceptions. To fully appreciate this great wine, and find the best bottles, it is time to look behind the scenes and separate fact […] Continue reading: Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes The post Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per 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 Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine P
by Per Karlsson15 views
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news2026-07-14
Pros and Cons of a Champagne and Alsace Combo Wine Trip
When we booked a wine trip to France, we decided to head east out of Paris and visit Champagne and Alsace on the same itinerary. Part of this was purely out of necessity, as we were traveling onward to Germany and had to end in Munich, so heading east made sense to easily connect to ... Read more
by Jeremy14 views
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news2026-07-05
Discover Classic Penedès and Corpinnat: Cava’s Competitors
Cava Wine & Its Alternatives What is happening to Spanish sparkling wines The sparkling wine industry in the Penedès wine region of Catalonia in Northern Spain where most Cava is produced has been the scene of in-fighting for a number of years. This blogpost looks at the history of Cava and the most recent developments in the Cava DO appellation, including how Cava has changed its categories of Cava and its labelling. In addition it considers the alternative Spanish sparkling wine formats that have emerged in competition with Cava, Classic Penedès and Corpinnat and what the future may hold for these competing Spanish sparkling wines. A brief history of Cava After the phylloxera epidemic destroyed European vines in the late nineteenth century and the only way to keep producing wine was to plant American species or graft European vines onto American rootstock, many red wine producers in Penedès decided to switch to growing white indigenous grape vines, grafted onto phylloxera-resistant r
by WinesWithAttitude17 views
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news2026-07-03
American Vintage: A 250 year history of how wine shaped and was shaped by the USA
A tale of people, places, phylloxera and pop culture...
by Jacopo Mazzeo25 views
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news2026-07-02
Five reasons why Washington bubbly should be your Fourth of July fizz
Patriotically pop the cork on these Washington state sparkling wines to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
by Gwendolyn Elliott17 views
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news2026-07-02
Success for English wine at DWWA 2026
The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
by Chris Mercer15 views
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news2026-07-02
Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes
Romagna is positioning itself to be recognised on the world wine scene both for its red wines and for its white wines. The reds, called Sangiovese di Romagna, are elegant often with a charming cherry fruit. The whites, from the rare albana grape are often substantial food-oriented whites, going under the name Romagna Albana. You […] Continue reading: Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes The post Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per 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 Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Phot
by Per Karlsson14 views
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news2026-07-01
Pairing wine with seafood: Expert advice and five perfect matches to try tonight
From golden rules to offbeat suggestions...
by Fiona Sims15 views
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news2026-06-30
Canada Day pairings: BC wines for 10 Canadian summer dishes
A west coast feast...
by Nicole MacKay15 views
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news2026-06-30
Eight Napa Valley bargains at Costco
Napa value in the ailses...
by Jonathan Cristaldi17 views
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news2026-06-30
Why 2009 Bordeaux is still a reference for joyful modern classicism
An epochal vintage...
by Charles Curtis MW17 views
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news2026-06-30
Keeping their cool – discover Spain's delightful light reds
A little red for the fridge...
by Ines Salpico15 views
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news2026-06-29
Gran Selezione: Chianti Classico's 100-point milestone
Coming of age at last...
by Michaela Morris19 views
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news2026-06-29
Chillable and quaffable: The low-alcohol Chianti Classico vintage everyone is talking about
A vintage for drinking with gusto...
by Michaela Morris16 views
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news2026-06-29
Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of Riserva
The squeezed middle gets a new lease of life...
by Michaela Morris18 views
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news2026-06-29
Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buys
Hard to beat for the price...
by Michaela Morris18 views
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news2026-06-29
A newcomer’s guide to visiting Burgundy like a local
Blending in in Burgundy...
by Sara Keene16 views
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news2026-06-29
Meeting Mr Dal Forno – the man who revolutionised Amarone
From co-op to cult...
by Richard Baudains14 views
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news2026-06-29
Ten Pinot Noirs from Sonoma that will appeal to every palate
A democratic variety...
by Ana Carolina Quintela18 views
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news2026-06-29
Forgotten France: The wines born on the fallen mountain of Apremont
Wines of light and air...
by Chris Howard17 views
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news2026-06-29
Winemaker to watch: Hombeline Guyon
A famed Burgundian bloodline continues...
by Natalie Earl14 views
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Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja

Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja

The Quiet Before Harvest

Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes

Pros and Cons of a Champagne and Alsace Combo Wine Trip

Discover Classic Penedès and Corpinnat: Cava’s Competitors

American Vintage: A 250 year history of how wine shaped and was shaped by the USA

Five reasons why Washington bubbly should be your Fourth of July fizz

Success for English wine at DWWA 2026

Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes

Pairing wine with seafood: Expert advice and five perfect matches to try tonight

Canada Day pairings: BC wines for 10 Canadian summer dishes

Eight Napa Valley bargains at Costco

Why 2009 Bordeaux is still a reference for joyful modern classicism

Keeping their cool – discover Spain's delightful light reds

Gran Selezione: Chianti Classico's 100-point milestone

Chillable and quaffable: The low-alcohol Chianti Classico vintage everyone is talking about

Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of Riserva

Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buys

A newcomer’s guide to visiting Burgundy like a local

Meeting Mr Dal Forno – the man who revolutionised Amarone

Ten Pinot Noirs from Sonoma that will appeal to every palate

Forgotten France: The wines born on the fallen mountain of Apremont

Winemaker to watch: Hombeline Guyon