Posts Tagged ‘pinot noir’
Turkish Wine
Grapes have been planted in Turkey for more than 10,000 years, but it would take another 3,000 years before they started making Wine with those grapes. The Peninsula of Anatolia in Turkey is the oldest Winemaking area in the country, dating back 7,000 years. Turkey hosts over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of vineyards, producing a…
Read MoreNetherlands Wine
As far back as 968 BC, viniculture was mentioned in what is now within the borders of the Netherlands, in the city of Maastricht. Its modern Wine production took off during the 1970s. Over 180 commercial vineyards are in operation in the Netherlands. Focused in the two main regions of Gelderland and Limburg, with some vineyards…
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 MoreEnglish Wine
England was introduced to Vines back during the Roman Empire, in 43 BC Emperor Claudius began the conquest of the British Isles and with him, he brought along some vines and possibly introduced winemaking at the same time. Heading forward to the 10th century, Vineyards were being planted and Wines were being produced off the…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Amedeo Bellini
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
Read MoreGlee Euphoria California Sparkling Wine Blanc de Noir
For reasons I don’t understand, the producer of this sparkling wine, Sapphire Hill, decided to hide behind the Glee moniker. There is nothing on the bottle to link Glee and Sapphire Hill, but it was easy enough to locate them. Sapphire Hill Winery, a family-run boutique winery, has been operating in Sonoma County since 1989.…
Read MoreWhat Food To Pair With Champagne?
The wonderful world of food pairings is vast, with countless combinations, from the various different dishes with thousands of different bottles of Champagne. Let’s break down the way to pair Champagne and Food in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which you’ll be able to refer to later when finding your perfect pairing. Champagne Let’s quickly…
Read More100% Pinot Noir Rosé Sparkling Wines
For many, both consumers and wine professionals, Pinot Noir is the most adored grape variety, the most famed and also quite challenging… Pinot Noir, vitis viniferared, is very much a versatile grape variety and comfortable in producing top quality red, rosé, white, and sparkling wine. Known as ‘black pine’, the translation from French, due to…
Read MorePinot Noir Ratafia Champenois
Firstly, what exactly is Ratafia Champenois? Ratafia is a liqueur and usually around 18% alcohol content. It will be made of the must and liqueur of the Champagne region. It requires 10 months ageing which can be either via tank or oak barrels. It can be made from a combination of Champagne grapes and from…
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