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Does soil have an impact on wine?
The vine roots itself in stone-turned time, there is always something magical in the air when the first shoots stretch towards the sky in spring. Life sprouts forth, energy flows, and time becomes visible. The time of rocks, the time of youth and coming of age, the time of harvest, and the time of ripening. Ancient rocks solidify or crumble,…
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Explore Yamanashi: Japan’s Premier Wine Region
Yamanashi wine region, nestled in Japan’s heart, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and wine production. Dominated by mountains like Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps, this region’s unique terroir creates ideal conditions for grape growing
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“Back to school” Austrian wine basket| Discover Alzinger, Heinrich, Strohmeier & More”
Riesling – Alzinger More information Add to cart Naked White – Heinrich More information Add to cart TLZ Weiss – Strohmeier More information Add to cart Theodora – Gut Oggau More information Add to cart Lys – Strohmeier More information Add to cart Blaufränkisch – C.Preisinger More information Add to cart Alzinger – Riesling Dürnsteiner Ditch you usual Alsace Riesling…
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A Quick Guide to Japan’s top wine regions
Hey wine lovers! Ready to travel virtually through Japan? Last week, we’ve talked about the history of wine in Japan. Now, let me share my quick guide to Japan’s top wine regions Indeed, the winemaking part may be quite recent for Japan but its topography ensures Japan has very different terroirs. In other words, Japan’s wine scene is as diverse…
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Tasting Notes Checklist For Austrian Wines
Austria…with its rolling hills, diverse climates, and rich soils produces complex and vibrant wines. Winemaking dates back to Celtic times and traditions have been passed down from one generation to the next. Indeed, wine production in Austria is often led by family-owned wineries. But, the true magic of Austrian wines lies in their indigenous grape varieties. Take, for instance, Grüner…
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Your wine basket for July 2024
Welcome to the summer edition of our wine lovers’ guide! As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a selection of refreshing and vibrant wines. Today, we’re diving into four exquisite bottles that perfectly capture the essence of summer: Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Strass Kamptal DAC, Pfaffl Gemischter…
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The Impact Of Terroir On Grüner Veltliner Production
Ever wonder what makes a Grüner Veltliner so darn special? It’s not just sunshine and happy vines (although those play a big part!). The secret weapon? Terroir – that fancy French word for a whole lotta things that influence how a grape grows and tastes. We all know soil is important, right? If you don’t, you’re new here! and that’s…
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Cover Cropping In Austria
Hey you! Welcome back! If you’ve been following the lasts posts, you would have noticed I talk a lot about cover cropping. So even if you now get the very general idea about what it is and why it’s good for for sustainable viticulture, I wanted to go more in depth today. And because, like I say and repeat all…
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Clairette Grape Variety
Hey there, wine lovers! Today, we’re taking a delightful detour from the usual Grüner Veltliners and Blaufränkisches to explore a hidden gem: the Clairette grape variety of Provence. You may have heard a lot about it when visiting Provence, but how much do you actually know? Clairette is a white grape variety which is quite similar to Rolle (Vermentino) but…
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Natural Winemaking In Austria
Hey wine lovers! We’ve explored the world of sustainable wines, delving into organic and biodynamic options. But the journey doesn’t stop there! Today, we’re venturing into the exciting realm of natural wines from Austria. Ever tasted a wine where the grapes really sing? That’s the idea behind natural wines. These wines are made with minimal fuss, letting the terroir hbe…