Pinotage was born in South Africa, crossing the grape varieties cinsault and pinot in 1924. It was not until the 1980s that wine from this
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London: the new wine capital of the world?
London was recently crowned the 'wine capital of the world'. The title of wine capital is mainly based on the number of restaurants that serve wines ('fines wines')
Bordeaux in a new look?
A recent study shows that some lesser-known grape varieties fit the style of classic Bordeaux surprisingly well. One tested 26 blue varieties that
Resilient viticulture in Ukraine: three years of challenges and hopes
Three years after the start of the Russian invasion, Ukraine's wine industry is showing remarkable resilience amid ongoing challenges. The war has led
'Smoked' wine: disaster or new success?
Climate change is increasingly bringing forest fires, and this also has an impact on wine. When smoke reaches vineyards, grapes can take on a smoky flavour
The magic of wine is above all a personal experience
Wine is not just about aromas, grape varieties or terroir; wine is above all a personal experience. For many 'regular' wine lovers, and especially for beginners, a
From Slovenia
We are fans of Slovenian wines from Puklavec Family Wines. They also produce bubbles: wines by the traditional method, with a second fermentation in
Torres puts full bet on non-alcoholic wine with new investment
Dry January is nearing its end, and from Spain comes big news: Familia Torres is investing a whopping €6 million in a brand new winery, specifically
First nominee for Wine Woman of the Year 2025 is...
Janneke Rutten! Kick-off for coveted title at Wine Professional The election for Wine Woman of the Year 2025 has officially started. Janneke Rutten
Try January: the alternative to Dry January
Dry January: moderating for a while. A general break from alcohol during the first month of the year. You hear a lot about it this month and
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