June, 13, 2018 Bordeaux 2017: Margaux and the Wild Ones

(TDB) - The race to the finish of this campaign kicked up an extra gear this morning with the release of Château Margaux and a clutch of Right Bank names. After an agonisingly slow start, the campaign is hurtling towards the finish line now and while there doesn’t appear to have been...

June, 12, 2018 The Why, When and How of Wine Blending

The majority of the wines you drink are blends, but why do winemakers blend and what does each variety bring to the final wine? Washington State winemakers tell us their tricks. (Winemag) - “I love blending,” says Ben Smith co-owner Cadence Winery. “It’s one of the two ti...

June, 12, 2018 Top 10 things to see and do at La Cité du Vin

(Decanter) - Since opening in 2016, La Cité du Vin has become a must-visit attraction for tourists in Bordeaux. Sophie Kevany asks director Philippe Massol to select his highlights from the permanent exhibition and workshops... There is a multitude of things to do in Bordeaux these days: ...

June, 12, 2018 New Tools to Limit Wine Spoilage

(Wines&Vines) - PWV: Interaction of temperature and ethanol appears key to controlling Brett Pullman, Wash.—Once Brettanomyces bruxellensis takes hold in a winery, eradication is formidable, often requiring more than one approach to keep the wine-spoilage yeast at bay. Recent findings ...

June, 12, 2018 Brown-Forman challenges Château Chambord over name

(TDB) - Spirits giant Brown-Forman has launched legal action against Château Chambord in the Loire Valley to try to stop the property from using its own name on its wines. As reported by The Telegraph, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman is challenging the right of the 16th century château t...

June, 12, 2018 Napa's Watershed C Vote at a Standstill

(Wine- Searcher) - Poor voter response, mail-in ballots and bureaucracy stall a decision on a major agricultural provision. A half century has passed since the legendary "Agricultural Preserve" was implemented in Napa County. In 1968, Napa locals and lawmakers were forward-thinking enough to ...

June, 12, 2018 SCIENTIST SAYS STORING WINE SIDEWAYS IS ‘BULLSHIT’

(Vinepair) - From intricate storage racks to  humidified  wine cellars, conventional wisdom tells us the key to storing wine is keeping the cork moist. We do this by storing bottles on their sides, preventing the corks from drying out at all cost. But according to scientist Dr. Miguel Cab...

June, 12, 2018 Wine Water Now Exists Just In Time For Hot Summer Days

(Delish) - If you love the taste of wine, but can't or don't drink alcohol, an Israeli startup has created a miracle drink with your name on it. O. Vine Wine Grape Infused Water will make its stateside debut at the Fancy Food Show in New York on June 30, and it's got an interesting — if a lit...