“A deepening spat over allegations of Chinese meddling in Australian politics has led to cases of wine piling up at Chinese ports and nationalists calling for tougher trade retaliations.” READ MORE...
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Calling all wine snobs: China is coming for you
“During research visits to China’s major wine regions–from beach resorts in Shandong and Ningxia’s rocky and arid landscapes to the lush mountains of Yunnan–we encountered a blend of local and foreign winemakers, farmers, wine scientists, and local government...
The World’s Most Underrated Wine Regions
“In southwest France, Gaillac has lived in the shadow of Bordeaux for more than 500 years. Along the Tarn River, you’ll find a winemaking culture based on savory red grapes like braucol, duras, and prunelart, and whites like loin de l’oeil and mauzac. Domaine du...
Why The Vines And Wines Of The Canary Islands Will Twist Your Head With Surprise
“Lanzarote is the easternmost Canary Island. Located dozens of miles offshore from the blistering heat of the Sahara, this island lacked a steady supply of freshwater until newly constructed desalination plants turned on their pumps a few decades ago. The hilly and...
The Shape of Pink: Evolution of the Rosé Bottle
“Provence, in southern France, is the heartland of rosé. The juice here is made primarily from grapes native to the region, such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Rolle, Clairette and more. But for many, rosé is not necessarily about the details of what's in the glass;...
Traveling to the wine regions of Argentina
"Traveling to the wine regions of Argentina requires you to fly through either Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile. There are no direct flights! From Buenos Aires, there are direct flights onto Mendoza, San Rafael, Salta, and Neuquén."
You don’t need to be in France or Italy to taste amazing wine
You don’t need to be in France or Italy to taste amazing wine. Sure, a wine tour in Tuscany is never a bad idea, but sometimes funds and vacation days don’t allow for a 10-day jaunt around the Italian countryside. What you may not realize is there are a lot of...
Patagonia Wine Regions
"The wine regions of Patagonia are located in Neuquén and Río Negro, and La Pampa. The vineyards are clustered primarily in the areas where the two provinces come together in their north, far from the Andes Mountains, and where the two rivers of Limay and Neuquén...
Some French wine suggestions!
You love Burgundy, but oh, those prices. You can’t drink Champagne all the time, and Bordeaux is just not what you’re craving. So? There’s plenty of other French wine you shouldn’t miss out on. I’d argue the country is still the world’s No. 1 spot for the combination...
A neat new concept in Portugal!
Adventure outfitters are offering a variety of guided kayak and canoe tours that combine paddling with wine tastings and vineyard visits. From half-day float trips on lazy rivers to multi-day expeditions, these tours allow guests to immerse themselves in the...