Bordeaux has set its sights on achieving sustainability practices from 100% of wineries by 2030. In 2022, the CIVB (Bordeaux Wine Council) announced 75% of the Bordeaux vineyard was under sustainable certification (up from 65% in 2019). With 5,424 vineyards covering over 108,000 hectares (266,874 acres), Bordeaux has the highest area of certified organic vines …
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In this episode, Peter Marks and Christian Oggenfuss chat with Steven about his book, “A Life in Wine”, his memories of the Judgment of Paris, and the Pinot Noir grape variety. Sadly, Steven Spurrier passed away soon thereafter, yet not before regaling us with a bounty of historic stories and fun facts in this inspiring session.
In this episode, Catherine Bugué sits down with Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been a dynamic force in wine for over 60 years. His books and publications speak for themselves with the seminal World Atlas of Wine and annual Pocket Wine Books being required reading for any wine student. Hugh not only wrote about wine throughout his career, but he was ensconced in the industry, visiting every major wine region and meeting, seemingly, with every iconic producer. If anyone knows the deep dark secrets of the industry, it is Hugh Johnson! This interview looks into Hugh’s new book, “The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson”.
Interested in WSET Beer Certifications – Click Here! Beer vs Wine Tasting: More Similarities Than Differences Many wine and beer enthusiasts would have us think that the tasting assessment of beer and wine are completely different processes, diametrically opposed to one another in almost every possible way. And who could blame them? The malt-driven flavors …
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Pouring Points Modern Rioja Wine Since 2017, the Rioja DOCa has revised some of its aging requirements, with a renewed focus on expressing terroir and raising the quality bar. This is what you need to know. By Ilona Thompson Don’t know much about Rioja, Spain? Perhaps it’s time to change that. Rioja DOC (Denominacion de …
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In this episode you will meet my fantastic guest, Allison Day, who started her company Good Things Done Right from the ground up and turned it into a highly sought-after wine-centric Social Media and Marketing company. Good Things Done Right serving a client list of some of the most well-known, iconic wineries and organizations in …
By Virginie Boone Nathan Fay is the most important Napa Valley grape grower you’ve likely never heard of. I hadn’t really, until a few years ago, when I was invited to walk the Fay Vineyard and taste some of the Fay Vineyard wines at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. My guides were founding SLWC winemaker Warren …
In this episode, our very own Catherine Bugué interviews the world’s best selling wine writer, Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been a prolific wine writer since 1960, penning classics such as “The World Atlas of Wine” (8 editions) and “Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Book of Wine” (published annually since 1977). In this interview, Hugh delves into his …
By Janet Casey dipWSET How did you study when you were a child? Had you practiced listening skills with a teacher? Or recall fun learning games, assigned reading, or a task filling out a handout or workbook for homework? And do you recall your study habits as a teenager? Perhaps, highlighting your textbook, practicing problem …
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