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Peru Wine
The first Vines planted in South America were in Peru, in the heights of Cusco, near the ancient Incan city, Machu Picchu. Spanish Colonisers planted the first South American Vines in the 1540s. As Cusco sits at a height of 3,399m, Winemakers started looking for somewhere new to plant Vines, settling on the city of…
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Lebanon Wine
At least 5000 years of story to tell in Lebanon when it comes to Viticulture, but we must move forward to between 3000 BC and 330 BC to see the impressive growth of Wine production in the country, during this time the territory of Phoenicia in Lebanon exported a large supply of Wine to the…
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Why Custom Scarves Are the Perfect Accessory for Wine Tasting Events
Wine tasting events are all about indulging in rich flavors, experiencing elegance, and embracing sophistication. Attendees look forward to not only sampling a variety of wines but also enjoying the ambiance and aesthetics of the event. For event organizers, this provides a unique opportunity to elevate the experience with custom accessories that can capture the…
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How Fauna Contributes to Terroir and Makes Better Wine
Both vintners and wine enthusiasts pay close attention to a terroir – the natural environment in which the grapes were cultivated. It’s this environment that makes grapes, and subsequently, wines, have a different, distinct taste that changes across the planet. Like any ecosystem, there are a lot of critters that help regulate a terroir and…
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Son Of A Lesser God: Sparkling Wines From Almost Unknown Grapes: Montonico
Montonico Bianco is an ancient Italian grape variety with deep roots in the heart of Abruzzo, a region renowned for its rich winemaking traditions and indigenous grape varieties. For its long history and unique characteristics, it represents a vital part of the biodiversity of Abruzzo’s viticulture. The origins of Montonico Bianco probably date back to…
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Interview With Emilien Boutillat – Chief Winemaker at Piper-Heidsieck
The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Emilien Boutillat, the Chief Winemaker at Champagne Piper-Heidsieck,…
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Mexican Wine
The history of Mexican Wine started with the Spanish in the 16th century, they brought with them vines from Europe and knowledge of Winemaking. Mexico was a country that did have its own indigenous grapes growing before the Spanish, but there is no evidence that anyone used them to create Wine. Mexican Wine took a…
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Discovering Pays d’Oc Wines
If you need to find a reason to travel down to the South of France, other than it’s fantastic weather, yacht filled blue waters, fantastic architecture and Michelin star food, then let me share with you, one of the biggest reasons of all. If I had to give a quick summary of Pays d’Oc in…
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Portuguese Wine
In Portugal, vines were planted in the Sado and Tagus valleys in at least 2000 BC, it was in the 10th century BC when the Phoenicians introduced new grape varieties and some new Winemaking techniques to the country. The main wine regions of Portugal are the following: Vinho Verde Trás-os-Montes Dão Bairrada Beira Interior Lisboa…
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