Posts Tagged ‘Muscat’
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…
Read MoreRussian Wine
Vines have been in Russia for thousands of years, growing wildly around the Caspian, Black and Azov Seas, the Viticulture of these grapes would have started before the Ancient Greeks, as evidence of trading between the two has been found along the shores of the Black Sea in both Phanagoria and Gorgippia. It has been…
Read MoreBelgium Wine
The well-exposed hillsides of the Meuse River served as the perfect place to cultivate vines, the Belgians noticed and were all too happy to start planting, dating back to the 9th century. The production of wine in Belgium occurs in the regions of Wallonia and Flanders, with over 120 vineyards, producing more than 3.4 million…
Read MoreEgyptian Wine
Viticulture and Winemaking goes back centuries, it is an ancient craft that predates the Pyramids, Egypt has been making Wine since the predynastic and early dynastic periods, as far as 3,200 BC. During this time Vineyards belonged to Royalty, Nobles and Rulers. Even the great Queen Cleopatra is thought to have enjoyed a Glass of…
Read MoreFrench Wine
The story of French Wine began in the 6th century BC when Greek settlers colonised Southern Gaul, The Roman Empire also licensed some of the South of France to produce Wine. We can’t leave France without mentioning the creation of Champagne, the story goes that the now world-famous French monk, Dom Pérignon invented Champagne in…
Read MoreMuskat & Brandy Fizz Cocktail
The Muskat grape is one with a sweet touch, it is enjoyed in wines and sparkling wines across the world and it’s about to be enjoyed here. There are over 200 different grape varieties in the Muskat family, they can range in colours from white, yellow, pink and black, most of the Muskat grapes will…
Read MoreDésirée: Compares Ancestral Dioise Method & Traditional Method
Désirée compares the Ancestral Dioise Method and the Traditional Method of winemaking. Ancestral Dioise Method CLAIRETTE DE DIE GRAPE VARIETY White Muscat with small grains (75 to 100%). Clairette variety (25 % maximum). COLLECT OF GRAPES Grape harvest by hand, Treading of grapes. PRESSING Discontinuous horizontal wine presses.Selection of juices pressed. FILTR ATION OF JUICES…
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