The juice runs blood-red, almost black, between my fingers. Saperavi, ‘bringer of colour’ is the name of the grape variety from which I am crushing a berry in my hand. Here, in the small vine…
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History “The smallest of the Champagne vineyards are those of Sillery, and yet no wine of the Marne enjoys a greater renown”. This was written in 1875 by the British wine writer Henri Vizetelly in…
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Some love them, some hate them. Some consider it sacrilege that the name of the category is English and not Italian. The term “Super Tuscan” sparks many of the controversies that occupy the wine world…
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This year, the Bar Convent had its own small wine focus. A good 70 wines were presented in seven wine workshops in the Kalk&Kegel Lounge. The workshops were all well attended – but they took…
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Only two more stations – in addition to Berlin also Hamburg on the following day – and only 16 individual exhibitors in addition to the joint stand of Kierdorf Wein. The current crisis in the…
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An invitation from the German importer Véritable made it possible for me to visit the Maison for the first time in July 2024. Shortly before the hustle and bustle of the actual birthday celebrations, this…
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SLP: You took over the winery in 1983 after the death of your father. You hold the titles of Conde de Creixell and Barón de la Pobadilla and are named Vicente Cebrían-Sagarriga, just like your…
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Kartlia is the heart of Georgia. The two capitals of the country are located in the region, just over 30 kilometers apart. Mtskheta, the cradle of Georgian Christianity and residence of the old kingdom of…
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History Viticulture in the Gonet family goes back a good 200 years. A legacy that has been passed down from father to son for seven generations. The progenitor of the house, Pierre-Charles, is first mentioned…
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History Champagne Fleur de Miraval is a co-operation between two partners: a Champagne producer and a wine estate in Provence. The latter is also a joint venture. So it’s a bit complicated – and because…
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