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Wine Production Part 2 – Pests and Problems in the Vineyard
Weather Hazards
Spring Frosts can kill new growth. In 2008 we…
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Wine Production Part 1 – Growing and Husbandry for the Grapevine
Great vines are made in the vineyard, with little intervention…
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Cabernet Sauvignon, “The great colonizer”
Cabernet Sauvignon is considered one of the worlds most widely…
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Extremes in Bordeaux – 2010 vs. 2013 Classed Growth Reds
After soils, climate is the most important factor in determining…
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The Other Sparkling Wines of Europe
Crémant
The term Crémant is used to designate sparkling wines…
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A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 4 – How Old Wine Tastes Different
There are few food products in the world that can age as long…
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A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 3 – Decanting
Once opened, older wine will need to be decanted. This is…
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A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 2 – Storing and Opening
Older reds and a few whites will have sediment, made up of…
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The Champagne Region
Climate – Champagne is one of the most northern regions for…
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Production of Champagne and other Traditional Method Sparkling Wines
In Champagne, growers make as much as possible as the climate…
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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand has set a new standard for Sauvignon Blanc in the…
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Which Wine Do I Order? – A guide to California Wine
We’ve all been a similar situation before: you are going to…