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Wine contributes €130bn to the EU’s GDP

22-03-2024 09:15 via decanter.com

The study was designed to quantify the socioeconomic and environmental impact of the wine industry within the European Union (EU).
Researchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) determined that the wine trade represents 1.4% of total EU employment, playing a particularly crucial role in rural areas.
Wine also accounted for 0.8% of the bloc’s total GDP in 2022, contributing €130bn to the European economy.
Europe accounts for 62% of global wine production and trade.
Exports hit €17.9b

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Christie’s to auction ‘last treasures’ of Avery family wine cellar

25-04-2024 10:52 via decanter.com

The auction will include the 1969 vintage of Dom Pérignon Rosé.Christie’s said the auction on 6 and 7 June will feature some of the greatest and rarest bottles ever produced, and has named the sale, ‘A Legacy Preserved: The Last Treasures from The Avery Wine Collection’.
Bottles in the collection were acquired by different generations of the Avery family that is behind historic Bristol-based wine merchant Averys, founded in 1793.
Rare wines in the upcoming sale ar

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First Taste: Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siècle Les Réserves Itération No. 20

25-04-2024 10:38 via decanter.com

For only the second time since the creation of Grand Siècle, Laurent-Perrier has released a long-aged and late-disgorged version of its prestige cuvée. One that has spent 21 years ageing under cork: the Grand Siècle Les Réserves Itération No. 20.
It was in 2021 that Laurent-Perrier finally started revealing the individual vintages behind each of the releases of its prestige cuvée Grand Siècle, the same year that it started numbering each new relea

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Rathfinny Wine Estate releases UK’s first 50cl sparkling wine

25-04-2024 08:00 via decanter.com

Mark Driver, co-founder of Rathfinny, has been campaigning for the format to be allowed in UK law for the past decade, after coming up with the concept in 2014. ‘A half-bottle of sparkling wine, 37.5cl, just feels wrong,’ he said. ‘50cl is the perfect size for two to share, with a pour of four glasses. It also appeals in the current consumer climate, with many looking to drink slightly less but better-quality wine.’
Driver pointed out that 37.5cl bottles are generally fil

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Top Lidl wines to buy this May

25-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

The German-owned supermarket Lidl attracts UK shoppers in droves – even more so as the cost of living continues to bite. The wine range is one of the major draws, and in particular the themed Wine Tours, which are now refreshed every month (until recently it was every two months). This more frequent updating of the range means that there’s always something new and interesting in store, but it also means that you need to be quick if you like the look of a particular wine featured belo

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Decanter's rare finds: A journey through Italy's lesser-known varieties

24-04-2024 13:22 via decanter.com

On Sunday 14 April in Verona, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW hosted a Decanter masterclass highlighting some wines made from rarer Italian grape varieties.
Cherutti-Kowal made her selection of 10 wines from those awarded Gold or Platinum medals at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), and presented them to a packed room during the annual Vinitaly trade and consumer event.
Below you can find my tasting notes for all 10 wines presented by Cherutti-Kowal. The masterclass really highlighted the ca

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Decanter meets: Marco Balsimelli, production director for Ornellaia and Masseto

24-04-2024 12:03 via decanter.com

In March 2023, Decanter reported on Axel Heinz’s departure for Château Lascombes in Bordeaux, which unintentionally kickstarted a reshuffle at Ornellaia and Masseto.
Ornellaia’s winemaker, Olga Fusari announced her intention to leave in August, lured to a new project in Bolgheri. This was followed by the announcement in September that Ornellaia’s CEO, Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja, would be retiring imminently.
This latter announcement was big news. Geddes had been the arch

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Decanter luxe list: Spring 2024

24-04-2024 11:49 via decanter.com

Taste South African wines and explore the ice caves of Antarctica. Credit: Christoph Hoebenreich.Every year is worth celebrating, but 2024 is one for the books, filled with major milestone moments saluted in the most lavish of ways.
Spring feels like a global fête with everything from pop-up parties by lauded wineries in major metropolises around the world to super-exclusive wine-pairing dinners in legendary cellars and private estates that will have you living out your Bridgerton or Downt

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Over the line: The complexities of US cross-state-border AVAs

24-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

Hors Catégorie Vineyard, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, less than 15km from the Washington border.At the end of 2023, the United States was home to 269 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). These are meant to denote a specific sense of place – and, arguably, quality. Winemakers see these boundaries as a key piece of their marketing message.
However, when the AVAs cross regional political borders, does that impact consumers’ understanding of them and muddle any clarity that convers

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Walls: Exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux

23-04-2024 11:02 via decanter.com

An awful lot of wine is made under the generic Côtes du Rhône appellation. Around 167 million bottles in 2022, to be precise. And while much of this is pretty average, a small proportion transcends the appellation. The greatest of all is Château de Fonsalette.
It’s one of the three estates owned by Emmanuel Reynaud. The most famous of the three is Château Rayas in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. And although Fonsalette is not as well known, the wines are still extremely

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Achaval Ferrer releases the 2020 vintages of its acclaimed single-vineyard Malbecs

23-04-2024 10:14 via decanter.com

Achaval Ferrer captures the distinct terroirs of its three flagship vineyards in its Malbec de Fincas collectionOn 14 April, Achaval Ferrer released the 2020 vintages of its Malbec de Fincas range, three wines that capture the individual personalities of the winery’s century-old ungrafted vineyards in Mendoza.
‘Achaval Ferrer’s ideology is based around determining what the vines want to express and bottling it in as pure a way as possible. It’s a constant quest to achieve

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City guide to Amsterdam for wine lovers

23-04-2024 08:00 via decanter.com

Image: The canals of Amsterdam. The Netherlands might not be synonymous with wine culture: both its northerly latitude and the fact that much of the country is below sea level make it a little difficult to grow vines (although the southernmost regions are increasingly home to many of the same grapes as Germany). But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of satisfied wine lovers in Amsterdam, the country’s vibrant capital.
Amsterdam punches well above its weight in many respects

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Aldo Fiordelli: ‘Deep historical reasons connect Italians to the bitter taste in wine’

23-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

Sorì Tildìn in BarbarescoLydia is a reliable source and an authoritative and respected figure worldwide, who has been a consultant for Zanella for 10 years.
Her statement, perhaps taken for granted by some experts, struck me and resounded in my ears for days, prompting me to delve deeper. There are no doubts about the truth of the first part of what she said: the best Italian agronomists agree with the highly regarded French consultant. ‘The abundance of magnesium is a conseque

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Pernod Ricard to acquire 280-hectare Provence estate

23-04-2024 05:00 via decanter.com

In 2022, the French conglomerate became the majority shareholder in Côtes-de-Provence producer Château Sainte Marguerite.
The Fayard family, which had owned the estate since 1977, maintained a minority stake in the company following the sale.
Château Sainte Marguerite has more than 200ha under vine, and it produces popular wines such as Symphonie, Fantastique and Marguerite en Provence.
The company has now announced plans to snap up Aux Terres de Ravel, which is located approxi

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Researchers identify the cause of rotten egg smell in canned wine

22-04-2024 10:18 via decanter.com

After conducting extensive tests, the team determined that the molecular form of sulphur dioxide (SO2) is the culprit.
Winemakers regularly use it as an antioxidant and antimicrobial, and it does not cause any issues when wine is stored in glass bottles.
However, SO2 interacts with the aluminium cans in different ways, and it can lead to the dreaded rotten egg smell.
Producers tend to use an ultra-thin coating inside the can to keep the wine and the aluminium apart, but it is often not enough to

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Sonoma Coast: 2021 vintage report and 2022 preview

22-04-2024 08:27 via decanter.com

A foggy morning at Littorai.
‘The 2021 vintage was a beauty for the Sonoma Coast winegrowers. These are wines with great freshness and intensity. The benchmark producers, who are making some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the world have found briliant conditions and are crafting collectible bottles from 2021. ’The 2021 vintage is one filled with gratitude for winemakers on the ‘true’ Sonoma Coast. An incredible rebound from the disastrous and deadly

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DWWA Market Guide: A helping hand in the competitive UK wine market

22-04-2024 08:00 via decanter.com

Despite significant challenges on many fronts, the UK is still one of the largest wine-consuming nations. Total market value was estimated at £14.5bn in 2023, according to research group Mintel. A wide diversity of styles contribute to this, from orange wines to homegrown cuvées and mature claret.
Reports of declining total volume sales, however, only further emphasise the importance of producers choosing the right path for them.
This year, a new initiative from Decanter World Wine

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Domaine de Courcel: Producer profile and 10 wines tasted

21-04-2024 09:00 via decanter.com

Domaine de Courcel's Grand Clos des Epenots vineyard in Pommard.Fashion is funny. It ebbs and flows, sometimes in both directions at the same time. Domaine de Courcel seems like an enigma, popular and well-respected in France, while often ignored or damned with faint praise in the anglophone press.
Recent visits with estate manager Yves Confuron have convinced me of the need to put this to rights. Confuron is a breath of fresh air, with his wry sense of humour and readiness to follow his vi

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Lugana white wines: Panel tasting results

20-04-2024 09:00 via decanter.com

Susan Hulme MW, Vincenzo Arnese and Sara Bachiorri tasted 46 wines with 16 Highly recommended and 26 recommended.
Lugana white wines: Panel tasting scores
46 wines tasted
Exceptional 0
Outstanding 0
Highly recommended 16
Recommended 26
Commended 4
Fair 0
Poor 0Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their Lugana DOC dry white wines, either from the 2022 vintage or, if a Riserva, from the most recent vintageLugana is a white wine from the southern shores of Lake Garda. Crad

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Straight Talk Episode 21: Salvestrin Winemaker Natalie Winkler, Plus … the World's Strongest Wine Thieves?!

19-04-2024 18:00 via winespectator.com

Salvestrin Family winemaker Natalie Winkler struck a chord when the 2018 Salvestrin Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon earned a spot among Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2021. But it all started with a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir, she tells host James Molesworth in the newest episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast.Winkler represents a new breed of California wine pros specializing not just in winemaking or vineyard management, but in both, and she tells us why winemakers sho

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Domaine Belargus: Les Treilles, exceptional single-vineyard Chenin

19-04-2024 10:11 via decanter.com

The steep, south-facing slope of the Les Treilles vineyard.Domaine Belargus was created by Ivan Massonnat in 2018. Born in Savoie, Massonnat spent his childhood in his grandfather’s vineyards developing a passion for wine.
‘Initially I concentrated on Burgundy, which was then still affordable,’ he says, ‘chasing the dream of one day becoming a wine producer making cool-climate wines from a single varietal. My aim was to be an active winemaker – this was not to be a

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Sustainable cocktails: The future?

19-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

Silo in London E9 describes itself as ‘a restaurant without a bin’. Ditching the plastic straws. Taking out the recycling. Beyond the basics, though, what are today’s top bars doing to minimise their eco-footprints? We spoke to four representatives from forward-thinking bars to see what sustainable cocktail-making looks like in their trailblazing venues.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to making green(er) drinks, but there are some common practices and

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Perfect Pairing: Chicken with grapes, olives & sage

19-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

For those of us who were fans of Russell Norman’s restaurants, his book Brutto has a particular poignancy. Sadly, he died shortly after its publication, but it remains the perfect tribute to both the man and his simple but always stylish cooking.
Norman was a passionate Italophile with an eye for design, which enabled him to recreate not only the food of a city or region (he’d written a similar book on Venice) but the authentic feel of its restaurants. Brutto, which is also the name

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‘Electronic tongue’ finds white wine faults before human panel

19-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

The electronic tongue or "e-tongue" housed at the Washington State University Sensory Science Center.An ‘electronic tongue’ has outperformed human senses in a test on how soon signs of faults or spoilage can be detected in white wine, said researchers in a new study.
An experiment at Washington State University (WSU) found the e-tongue picked up signs of certain microorganisms within a week of contamination – four weeks before a human sensory panel reported changes to som

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Marco Felluga, White Wine Visionary in Italy’s Friuli, Dies at 96

18-04-2024 22:00 via winespectator.com

Marco Felluga, who made exquisite white wines that helped put the Collio area of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region on the global wine map, died April 3. He was 96.“Friuli and the Collio region have suffered a great loss,” said fellow winemaker Silvio Jermann of Jermann winery. Jermann says that Felluga, along with fellow vintners Count Douglas Attems and Mario Schiopetto, led the drive to elevate wine quality in the Collio region, to advocate for the appellation’s prom

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Best wine shops in Atlanta

18-04-2024 11:51 via decanter.com

Wine shops in Atlanta are gathering spots for residents. Orchestrated tastings, winemaker visits and food and wine pairing events have made these shops in vogue in the city. Many carry natural and biodynamic producers, while others hoard a stockpile of collectable wines.
To understand the city’s intricacies, one must explore its distinct neighbourhoods and the wine shops among them. Inman Park claims an eclectic population with local restaurants and bookstores. Buckhead is home to the city

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Must-try Sauvignon Blanc wines: 25 top scorers starting from £10

18-04-2024 09:00 via decanter.com

Sauvignon Blanc wines, whether oaked or unoaked, are a great choice for pairing with cheese or salads.If you love white wines with racy acidity, pungent tropical and citrus fruit aromas and flavours as well as grassy green notes, then chances are you’ve had a Sauvignon Blanc or two in your life.
And over the past year, Decanter’s experts have tasted hundreds of the world’s best examples – from the grape’s homeland of the Loire in France, to popular styles from New Z

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Andrew Jefford: ‘Without the younger generation we’ll lose farming as it exists here’

18-04-2024 07:00 via decanter.com

‘I worry about the younger generation,’ Gallica owner and winemaker Rosemary Cakebread said to me a few hours later. ‘It’s difficult for young people here in Napa even to buy a home, let alone a vineyard.
‘If you have any instinct to be a solo proprietor, you’ll need family money or people who believe in you. But without the younger generation we’ll lose farming as it exists here.’ She’s right. When the hedge-fund and tech billionaires buy up

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Lettuce Entertain You and Evan Funke Open Tre Dita in Chicago

17-04-2024 22:29 via winespectator.com

Who’s behind it: Tre Dita and the adjoining Bar Tre Dita are new endeavors from Evan Funke, the chef behind Los Angeles restaurants Felix Trattoria, Funke and Mother Wolf. Funke focuses primarily on Italian culinary traditions, particularly handmade pastas, and is the author of 2019 cookbook American Sfoglino. For the Tuscany-focused Tre Dita, he is collaborating for the first time with leading hospitality group Lettuce Entertain You, which oversees a portfolio that includes Wine Spectator

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Italian restaurant offers free wine for ditching phones

17-04-2024 11:11 via decanter.com

Diners can choose to have their phones locked in a box during their meal.Recently opened Al Condominio restaurant in northern Italian city Verona said it was offering ‘a bottle of good wine’ to diners who temporarily part with their mobile phones in order to ‘dedicate themselves to the pleasure of the table and company’.
A ‘digital detox’ special offer promises a free bottle of wine in return for allowing staff at the Verona restaurant to lock phones in

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