Explaining French wine to non French people: The Wine Masters Series

A few years ago an American friend visiting Bordeaux told me he loved Pinot Noir. Being French I answered: “You’re certainly in the wrong region. You should go to Burgundy: their wines are great.” His puzzled…

Ico(o)n, the new French iconic wine

Iconic wine, yes but coming from Provence instead of Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne. Surprising…

Second wine or another wine, the challenge of the luxury wines

Can a luxury wine brand attract new…

Telling a Life of Crimes on “Living Wine Labels”

Want to learn history while drinking some wine? Treasury Wine Estates just launched the perfect brands for the wine and history buffs: 19 Crimes, Château St. Jean, Gentleman’s Collection and Beringer Bros.

The Youngest Madeira Brand

2016 is the birth year of a new Madeira brand launched by Madeira Vintners in Portugal. It is the first new…