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Great article about the state of hospitality today...
16/02/2023

Great article about the state of hospitality today...

In a new era of rage, dining out has become downright volatile — with both customers and servers aggrieved.

Finally a DO Pago that makes sense!
03/06/2022

Finally a DO Pago that makes sense!

On May 31 (2022) the Official Journal of the European Union announced the approval of a new PDO wine region for Spain: Vino de Pago Abadía Retuerta.

This sums up my feelings on Pinot Noir pretty perfectly...
25/05/2022

This sums up my feelings on Pinot Noir pretty perfectly...

The cult of Pinotism has been firmly established by the variety's prestige

More big news from Alsace!
14/05/2022

More big news from Alsace!

. Big news for lovers of all things Alsace! Two (of the 51) Grand Cru AOCs of Alsace have revised their regulations so that they now allow for the production of Alsace Grand Cru Rouge—made with 100% Pinot Noir!

Good news for Alsace Riesling (and other Alsace) lovers! Finally some clarity about sweetness!
24/03/2022

Good news for Alsace Riesling (and other Alsace) lovers! Finally some clarity about sweetness!

Alsace winegrowers have voted to back a rule that non-late harvest Riesling can only be ‘dry’ as of the 2021 vintage, but not everyone agrees...

More positive wine news to counter the neo-prohibitionists...
07/03/2022

More positive wine news to counter the neo-prohibitionists...

A study including nearly 312,000 current drinkers suggests consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams per day for men), especially wine, with meals was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Lower type 2 diabetes risk occurred

I don't often buy Burgundy but when I do this is how...
14/01/2022

I don't often buy Burgundy but when I do this is how...

Many of our colleagues are avid Burgundy collectors. But they’ve made their fair share of mistakes along the way. Here, they open up and share their advice.

Might be a little late on this but it's good to see Germany follow the lead of the VDP with a clear sensible classificat...
15/12/2021

Might be a little late on this but it's good to see Germany follow the lead of the VDP with a clear sensible classification. Maybe now we'll hear fewer complaints that German wines are too hard to understand.

Quality Categories. Among the most important legally required declarations on a label is a wine's quality category. The German wine law makes far more distinctions within the two broad quality categories mandated by the European Union wine law - table wine and quality wine - than other wine-growing....

It's never been the sulfites...
22/11/2021

It's never been the sulfites...

Recent research has identified a link between lower sulfur dioxide usage and higher levels of headache-inducing biogenic amines. Could it mean the end for no-SO2-added wines?

Great tips on how to buy better wine...
17/11/2021

Great tips on how to buy better wine...

White or private-label wines can offer a good value if you know what to buy. But often bottles sold through wine clubs aren’t the best quality and are overpriced.

So, that sulphur-free 'natural wine' may actually be causing those histamine headaches...
22/09/2021

So, that sulphur-free 'natural wine' may actually be causing those histamine headaches...

Resize Back to all articles Share Jancis Robinson 18 Sep 2021 Free for all additives sulphites A light shone on wine intolerance Free for all additives sulphites A slightly shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times. See the allergies and intolerances entry in your online Ox...

Will this help people to finally care about Sherry, probably not, but they are positive steps for the DO...
17/09/2021

Will this help people to finally care about Sherry, probably not, but they are positive steps for the DO...

A historical review of the Sherry DO has been approved. New grape varieties and the end of the iconic Sherry Triangle are among the regulation changes

07/09/2021

More evidence that wine is good for you...

What does your gut say about your heart? According to new research, nutritional scientists found that the trillions of microbes that live in our digestive tract, collectively known as the gut microbiome, are partly responsible for the association between moderate wine consumption and lower blood pre...

It's good to see the industry once again promoting studies like this that extoll the health benefits of the Mediterranea...
22/07/2021

It's good to see the industry once again promoting studies like this that extoll the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutrition expert presents evidence that shows polyphenols found in red wine might burn extra calories during meals

Wow! Big to***co getting out of wine!
09/07/2021

Wow! Big to***co getting out of wine!

Wine Industry News for Jul 09, 2021

Hawaii gets it's first AVA! I can't help but think there has to be a spot on Haleakala that could grow some good Nerello...
05/07/2021

Hawaii gets it's first AVA! I can't help but think there has to be a spot on Haleakala that could grow some good Nerello Mascalese or Carricante.🌋🍷

Despite being located in the tropics (the AVA itself sits at about 20°N latitude) and not being particularly well-known for grape-based viticulture or wine production, here it is: an AVA located in a small corner of the island of Maui—where grapes are grown and sent to a winery just a few miles a...

Chianti Classico moves from strength to strength with well defined sub-regions for Gran Classico. It's about time Panzan...
01/07/2021

Chianti Classico moves from strength to strength with well defined sub-regions for Gran Classico. It's about time Panzano and Lamole were split out on their own. It will be fun pronouncing the new sub-region of Vagliagli!

On a gorgeous Tuscan summer day, Chianti Classico can look like a sleepy region resting on its history, but the region's wine producers have been moving forward with major developments.

Meanwhile, Washington continues to approve AVAs that no one cares about...happy studying!
01/07/2021

Meanwhile, Washington continues to approve AVAs that no one cares about...happy studying!

SEATTLE (June 30, 2021)—Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alcohol and To***co Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA tomorrow, July 1, 2021, to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region.

Great news about relevant sub-zone designations for Chianti Classico! Let's hope it expands beyond Gran Selezione
20/06/2021

Great news about relevant sub-zone designations for Chianti Classico! Let's hope it expands beyond Gran Selezione

Chianti Classico wineries backed new village-level subzones that supporters say will demonstrate the diversity on offer in this famous Italian wine area...

Finally some clarification from Cava DO and regional classifications! Will this bring the quality producers back to the ...
16/06/2021

Finally some clarification from Cava DO and regional classifications! Will this bring the quality producers back to the appellation?

When the clock strikes midnight on December 31 and we roll over into the new year of 2022, the wines of Cava will begin a new era—as a set of updates and revisions to the Cava regulations come into force.

André Mack tells how pros buy wine. Great stuff that needs to get out to as many people as possible...
09/06/2021

André Mack tells how pros buy wine. Great stuff that needs to get out to as many people as possible...

Sommelier André Mack returns to show you how knowing what to look for on the label of a red wine will help you better enjoy what's inside. Does one varietal ...

We've been saying it for years, it's not the sulfites...thanks for getting to the bottom of it, Jamie Goode.
31/05/2021

We've been saying it for years, it's not the sulfites...thanks for getting to the bottom of it, Jamie Goode.

Some argue that wines made without added sulfites might be more apt to generate symptoms like headaches or watery eyes.

A very concise guide to aging wine for most people. I particularly like exception C to rule #2.
08/05/2021

A very concise guide to aging wine for most people. I particularly like exception C to rule #2.

Kiinnostaako viinin ikäännyttäminen? The world's simplest guide to wine ageing -opas kertoo sinulle kaiken tarvittavan lyhyesti ja ytimekkäästi.

Great to see the rest of Germany followed the VDT'S excellent classification system. This should make Germany a lot easi...
20/04/2021

Great to see the rest of Germany followed the VDT'S excellent classification system. This should make Germany a lot easier for a lot of people.

Germany has introduced a new "quality" hierarchy for its wines. It is based on geography, similar (but different) to many other countries in Europe: Area, Region, Village, and Vineyard. Here's a detailed explanation.

If you're tasting Petrus that's been in space for a year maybe get out some good stems.
24/03/2021

If you're tasting Petrus that's been in space for a year maybe get out some good stems.

The first wine to launch into space has returned and experts have uncorked it for a one-of-a-kind tasting. It has more floral notes and evolved three years faster than those on Earth.

This is the comprehensive investigation that was needed in 2018. I hope the new CMS Board takes responsibility for the f...
09/03/2021

This is the comprehensive investigation that was needed in 2018. I hope the new CMS Board takes responsibility for the failures of their corrupt predecessors.

Internal division, a public reckoning, and cheating allegations have left the Court of Master Sommeliers in pieces. Some want to look past it. Others want it all to burn.

Of course, we knew this all along...
03/03/2021

Of course, we knew this all along...

Scientists have proved that fats in food interact with compounds in wine to make the drink taste better. Fats mask the flavour of tannins - bitter and astringent compounds in wine.

We've been saying this for years! Running a strong beverage program is the key for most restaurant's survival and it doe...
16/02/2021

We've been saying this for years! Running a strong beverage program is the key for most restaurant's survival and it doesn't cost that much.

Understanding the wine specialist’s real impact on restaurant revenue…

If you love Burgundy but not the prices look around the edges for great producers from these villages...
02/02/2021

If you love Burgundy but not the prices look around the edges for great producers from these villages...

The Côte d’Or is home to some of the most famous wines and vineyards in the world. In a vintage as brilliant as 2019, Adam Bruntlett – our Burgundy Buyer – recommends looking beyond the familiar to find a wealth of fabulous under-the-radar red and white Burgundy.

To think, this study came from Scotland of all places...
13/01/2021

To think, this study came from Scotland of all places...

Glasgow University study found spirit drinkers were at increased risk of death and major cardiovascular events compared to those who drink wine and found similar risks for beer and cider drinkers.

As if we didn't know this already! Any favorite wine and cheese pairings out there? Let's start with Epoisses and Chabli...
22/12/2020

As if we didn't know this already! Any favorite wine and cheese pairings out there? Let's start with Epoisses and Chablis...

'Responsible' wine and cheese consumption could help prevent cognitive decline, suggests new data analysis on diet and brain health over time...

What is your unacceptable flaw and which ones do you tolerate? For me, I've been known to be fairly VA tolerant consider...
30/11/2020

What is your unacceptable flaw and which ones do you tolerate? For me, I've been known to be fairly VA tolerant considering all the Italian wine I consume.

Is a wine flaw really a flaw anymore? And who needs a "perfect" wine anyway? Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

I love maps and these are different and fun!
20/10/2020

I love maps and these are different and fun!

With his "Children's Atlas of Wine," sommelier James Sligh reimagines the traditional map through the lens of natural wine-and with fewer borders.

Sometimes we may be too geeky for our own good...
19/10/2020

Sometimes we may be too geeky for our own good...

Emerging regions are regularly encouraged to lead with their indigenous grapes. Robert Joseph says this could be a mistake.

How many crus can you name a producer for?
09/10/2020

How many crus can you name a producer for?

It has taken more than 15 years of painstaking research to pinpoint the new ‘Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva’ or ‘Additional Geographical Units’ (UGA), taking into account their terroir, history and wine quality.

With all the new AVAs and obscure regions and laws here's one that is actually long overdue. Thanks, Jessica!
06/09/2020

With all the new AVAs and obscure regions and laws here's one that is actually long overdue. Thanks, Jessica!

22 new Premier Crus announced for Pouilly Fuisse AOP in the Macon region of Burgundy, France.

Yet another California AVA. There are some excellent vineyards in it including Thompson but is it really necessary?
25/08/2020

Yet another California AVA. There are some excellent vineyards in it including Thompson but is it really necessary?

After six years of efforts, California's Alisos Canyon is an official American Viticultural Area, or AVA. Explore the wine country with this guide.

Just when you thought you had Germany figured out...
15/07/2020

Just when you thought you had Germany figured out...

All good wine students know that Germany famously has 13 Anbaugebiete (quality wine regions); each of which can produce Qualitätswein and Prädikatswein. These are wines of the highest quality—with …

Sometimes it's not all about chasing that next shiny pin...
17/06/2020

Sometimes it's not all about chasing that next shiny pin...

Today I resigned from the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas (CMSA) because I view it as an organization whose values are at great odds…

New AVA in Willamette Valley...
03/06/2020

New AVA in Willamette Valley...

Wine Industry News for Jun 02, 2020

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