Archive for June, 2010:

The Great Domaines of Burgundy, Remington Norman and Charles Taylor MW


Published on June 27th, 2010
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This long-time, must-have reference book for the major properties in Burgundy has been wholly updated. The third edition has drawn on the expertise of Charles Taylor MW, an acknowledged expert on, and merchant of, domaine wines from Burgundy.

IMW riesling seminar: globetrotter or terroir wine?


Published on June 23rd, 2010
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A panel of MWs balanced by producer, marketeer and scientist came together in Vienna, in May 2010, to explore the global potential of riesling under the discussion title ‘Globetrotter or terroir wine?’

Minerality again


Published on June 19th, 2010
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A follow-up report from that published in October 2009, this pursues the reality and myth of minerality in wine.

To B(otrytis) or not to B(otrytis)? That is the question


Published on June 15th, 2010
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Is a little bit of noble rot a good thing in dry white wines?

Ongoing campaign to stop the Mosel bridge


Published on June 11th, 2010
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A 1.7km bridge over the river Mosel above Urzig, Wehlen, Graach and Bernkastel threatens some of the most renowned riesling vineyards in the world.

Guide to wine tasting – part 3


Published on June 7th, 2010
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Part three of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is full-bodied reds.

Austria: vintage 2009 along the Danube


Published on June 3rd, 2010
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Vintage 2009 in the regions adjoining the river Danube in Austria was a turbulent time, with hard vineyard work emerging supreme.

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