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Whether red, white, rosé, still, or sparkling, wine is an integral part of French heritage. Once again, SommelierS International sought to highlight this heritage through its Meet the Pro salon. Over 200 professional tasters (sommeliers, importers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, bloggers) paraded through the majestic halls of the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel, where around 40 producers of wines, spirits, and accessories showcased their innovations and expertise. This expertise was highly appreciated by the two masters of ceremonies, Raimonds Tomsons, ASI Best Sommelier of the... Read more
Breakaways in the vineyards
BODEGAS CORUÑA DEL CONDE, a small estate located in the village of the same name in the province of Burgos, was founded by Alberto López Calvo in 1992. In the early 50s he moved to France to...
Breakaways in the vineyards
Despite its close proximity with Madrid by auto and rail, Spain’s ‘Sierra de Gredos’ wine region is relatively unknown to the informed wine pro. Its establishment as a modern wine-producing dates...
Breakaways in the vineyards
On March 6, Delicious Hospitality Group, the team behind NYC’s Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones (Robert Bohr, Grant Reynolds and Chef Ryan Hardy), opened their third venture, Legacy Records....
Portraits of winegrowers
Pauline Lhote is the director of winemaking/head winemaker for Chandon Winery in Yountville California, Moet & Chandon's North American outpost. Following a winter holiday spent with her family...
Portraits of winegrowers
Clos des Orfeuilles 2016 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie / White Translucent robe with pale yellow shades. Complex nose with floral aromas, pleasant palate, mineral, a lovely volume. Some floral...
Portraits of winegrowers
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin is the first one who discovered the 5th flavour. He published his results in a book “The Physiology of the Taste” edited in 1825 calling his discovery “osmazome”. But...