Social Media is the new buzzword, the new fad, the new trending topic which no one can get enough of. You have to be there. Whether you’re a person looking to make new friends or a business trying to make your brand more human, more accessible to exisitng or new customers. But what does this [...]
Today my friend called me, wanting some wine for his party. How many bottles do we need? Before attempting to answer this question, we should ask ourselves the following : What kind of guests are attending the celebration? Are they young or old? Are they party animals? Moderate or binge drinkers? How many are men [...]
Things didn’t really seem that upbeat in the run-up to Alimentaria 2010. Some 40% less exhibitors and only one hall for Intervin as opposed to one and a half in 2008, with many important exhibitors not present. We decided that it would be foolish not to go this year, having already experienced Alimentaria 2008 for [...]
The other day I received, as I do every month, the export figures of Champagne from the Bureau du Champagne. The figures were accumulated until November 2009. Obviously December is still missing and although it is probably one of the most important months of the year for this “bubbly”, I think we are able to [...]
Mas Candí Desig 2008 (Excellent summer wine for light to medium dishes) Made from 49-year old vines in the heart of the Penedès region, Les Guinyoles, on the nose the wine offers expressive green apple, lemon and pineapple, fresh cut grass and herbal components with a stony mineral undertone. On the palate its crisp with [...]
Last week was Xarello week, a week where this wonderful varietal got to shine.
Apart from forming the trinity of main varietals used for the production of Cava, where it lends body and structure to the bubbly beverage, the last five years have seen the appearance of many 100% Xarello fine quality wines on the market.
1.Which is the one grape variety that you really dislike? Dislike is a harsh word. Cabernet Sauvignon doesn’t float my boat though. 2. If you had to choose the “dream winery” what name springs to mind? Vaynerchuk Family 3. In which vineyard would you get lost in to enjoy your siesta? Alfred Gratien 4. Who [...]
