Wines

Continuation of the previous article on the wine region of Graves de Vere with tasting notes and ratings.

The first part of the article is about one of the little-known but promising sub-regions of Bordeaux. Graves de Vayres is located between the Garrone and the Dordogne, two rivers that shape the uniqueness of its terroir and microclimate.

With spring and summer picnics approaching, it's time to think about the right drinks. Why not replace traditional rosé and white wines with an unusual wine called Clairet? This unique drink, located between rosé and red wine, is produced only in Bordeaux. And it was this that brought this region its fame back in the Middle Ages, long before the famous classification of 1855.

Every third Thursday in November, France (and not only, since bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau are shipped around the world on the eve of the holiday) celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Day – the young wine of the current vintage, which is the first to go on sale in the same year. And this is the only wine of a protected designation that can have a year on the label, while other wines of French appellations have not yet completed the production process and can only go on the market in a few months.

Choosing a bottle of wine as a gift is a very difficult task. Some people only drink red wine, some don’t like sweets, and some even choose beer. Therefore, before looking for wine as a gift, I advise you to read this article.

Here are some tips on what wines to look for and what wines will be an elegant accompaniment to a romantic evening.

A question that every couple in love asks themselves on the eve of this romantic holiday. Of course, it is always nice to receive flowers and chocolate, but sometimes you want to surprise your beloved one with something original. And if she (or he) is interested in wines, you are lucky to have an enormous choice. (Photo© Adobe Stock Pixel Shot)

Если пивом крепостью 0% уже давно никого не удивишь, то безалкогольное вино можно найти на полках далеко не каждого винного бутика. В чём заключаются особенности его производства? Как отсутствие алкоголя отражается на органолептическом профиле? Не страдает ли от этого качество? Мне было интересно изучить эту относительно новую тенденцию винной индустрии, и в этой статье я поделюсь своими исследованиями.

Tasting a Georgian amber wine from the Kisi grape variety. An excellent example of the typical profile of a wine produced by the traditional Georgian qvevri winemaking technique.

The press often publishes articles about vineyards and wineries acquired by yet another celebrity. Château Miraval is one of the most famous of these estates. How can one evaluate the wine of the former star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?