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Wines are now grown in the Negev, in the desert; they're a little bit like the wines of Mendoza in Argentina. "I went into a store recently called Metro Wine in Linden, New Jersey", he recounts, where the owner had "put five or six high-end Israeli wines in his special cabinet, where he keeps only his most expensive wines. All in all, the timing couldn't be better for producers like Jezreel's Ner-David and Nahar to realize their stated dream for "our wines to be found in the Israel section of fine-wine stores around the world and on the menus of leading restaurants that are seeking Mediterranean wines.". [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the employment of bio-protection strategies before fermentation allowing winemakers to increase microbial protection and reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide required. Topics covered include the microbial variation in the pre-fermentation stage, specific microorganisms and their effects on wine quality, and the applications and functions of Egide as a bio-protection strategy in the winemaking process flow.

The article discusses the developments of the Bordeaux en primeur campaign. The author talks about the advantage in buying recent vintages while the wines were still in barrel. Also offered is a chart depicting 100 en primeur wines rated 90+ which include Mouton Rotshchild, Domaine de Chevalier, and Pensees de Lafleur.

McCoy and Lawrence brought some of their Napa wines to show Lascombes' owners their style of winemaking. (Bloomberg) -- Gaylon Lawrence, a Tennessee-based billionaire with US farming and banking interests, has been on a wine-buying spree ever since purchasing his first property just four years ago. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Carménère wine, which is made from the Carménère grape in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. Topics include the popularity of Cabernet wines in 2015, the history of Carménère wine, and the growing of Carménère grapes in Chile. Reviews for the Errazuriz Single Vineyard Carménère 2011, Bisquertt Ecos de Rule Carménère 2012, and Falernia Reserva Carménère 2011 are presented.

The article offers information on several Bordeaux wines including the 2012 Château Les Maurins, the 2011 Château Poitevin, and the 2010 Château La Grolet from Côtes de Bourg.

The article focuses on Château d'Arche which is best known for its Sauternes, but now it has launched its first dry white Bordeaux, called A–Château d'Arche 2020, based on a pioneering study into Botryti.

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The article profiles Australian electronic music composer Rob Dougan, who turns his focus to grapes and has produced the best Languedoc wines in Australia. The differences of the La Pèira Bordeaux and the Languedoc such as in terms of quality and yields are stated. According to Dougan, the high yield of classic wine regions and its quality may not be a coincidence.

The article discusses the growing market of wines in the Asian market including China, Japan and Hong Kong. It reports that the Bordeaux was the most favored wine in Hong Kong and imports duties were not imposed and it has gained popularity as a gift for business associates and politicians. It mentions that Riesling pairs well with the Asian food and the Asian countries are the main future market for foreign wine companies like Treasury Wine Estates and Penfolds Wines of Australia.

The article focuses on the segment of wine industry and wine tourism in South Africa. Topics discussed include Stellenbosch which is one of the regions where the country's notable wine odyssey started and known as the country wine capital, the region has built its reputation on Cabernet Sauvignon wine and fine Bordeaux blends, and the strategy of the country to consolidate the market share of its wines in new markets.

A list of several specialist wine merchants is presented, which includes Bordeaux Index, The Sampler Champagne and Sparkling and The Wine Barn Germany.

The article compares the wine auction and art auction markets. The author suggests that both markets grew in the 1980s and have similar audiences, including a growing number of Chinese and other Asian buyers. The author suggests that most wine sold at auction is from Bordeaux and Burgundy, France and is often bought as an investment. Specific topics include increases in prices for Bordeaux wine from 2009-2011 and the importance of the provenance of wine for sale.

The article presents information on grass species in relation to injuries as well as the makings of good wine. It begins with the author's knowledge on wines. Bordeaux is made from cabernet sauvignon, while Burgundy is made from pinot noir. It mentions grass varieties such as rye and buffalo grass. It cites that where pinot noir grapes and perennial ryegrass thrives, there is a lower rate of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries.

The article discusses a trend of new architecture for wineries all over the world, such as Bordelais in France and Napa Valley in California. Architects, including Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Franck Gehry, and Massimiliano have designed futuristic buildings which contrast greatly the traditional wineries. The article details several of these new buildings and photographs are provided.

From new accommodations such as the Hotel de la Marine and the first Aloft hotel in France to The Bordeaux Wine Festival in June, Atout France has listed 21 reasons to talk about France in 2021. Looking ahead to the safe return of international travel, the four-day event also highlighted the many wonders of France and its overseas destinations like Martinique, making it clear that there are far more than 22 reasons to visit in 2022. For example, Atout France is in the process of developing a France specialist program for the travel trade to become knowledgeable destination experts. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the prices of Bordeaux wine from seven elite châteaux in France in 2000. Topics covered include information on Château Margaux, a wine estate in Margaux, France, the prices of elite Bordeaux at Châteaux Cheval Blanc, Latour and Haut-Brion, and the top grades received by 2000 Bordeaux wines from wine critic Robert M. Parker in his "Wine Advocate" newsletter and on the television show "60 minutes."

Yes, the people-drinking-less-but-better trend was apparent in other territories too, but it was the aspirational travel-retail sector, dominated by the mainland Chinese and other emerging market travellers, that was the premiumisation market for many drinks suppliers. Where international travel has restarted, operators have reported higher average spends on liquor than in pre-Covid times, but this "revenge shopping" has often been on standard rather than premium-plus products. For the past two decades premiumisa-tion was the one trend that remained a constant for the travel-retail liquor business, despite the turbulent external blows it suffered over the years. [Extracted from the article]

How embarrassing to serve your swank Hollywood pals the wrong cognac or off-vintage wine. Biz + Buzz So you're throwing a must-attend Oscars fete? $599.99; klwines.com COGNAC Ferrand Cognac 10 Generations (6) From one of the finest cognac houses comes this delightfully elegant iteration made exclusively with Grande Champagne grapes. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on wine blends. Topics discussed include the classic blended wine Bordeaux, wine blends as choice of introduction for more serious single varietals, and Washington, D.C.-based wine boutique DCanter. Also mentioned are several wineries including Opus One in California, Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton, New York, and Franciscan Estate Winery in St. Helena, California.

An interview with sommeliers Emily Wines, Raj Vaidya and Taylor Parsons is presented. They discusses about the demand for Bordeaux wines, the increasing prices for the wine and how wine drinkers can get a Bordeaux wines at cheap rate. Wine aging, counterfeiting of wines, and finding Bordeaux wines are also discussed.

The article offers information on a study tour of Bordeaux wine for wine merchants including Ruth Yates, Ted Sandbach and Julia Jenkins, with the French wine group Les Grands Chais de France (GCF). Topics discussed includes GCF's trading strategy in Great Britain, views of Ruth Yates on France which contributes to 26 percent of total sales mainly in Champagne and Bordeaux, and diversity of wines available from GCF.

The article focuses on advice on cellaring wine as a hobby. Topics discussed include means of choosing vintage wines, tips on how to purchase wine according to its price and district of origin, and how to store it. A suggestion of wine types to collect, including Bordeaux, California Cabernet and Vintage Port, is also reviewed.

Sotheby's is offering 60 to 80 wines, and head of wine Jamie Ritchie singled out several that are already bestsellers, including the Leoville Barton I recommend below. (Bloomberg) -- Château Margaux, $620 a bottle; Château Lafite Rothschild, $695; Haut-Bailly, $139; Ducru-Beaucaillou, $239... The final futures prices for the 2020 Bordeaux wines trickled out this week, meaning we're nearly at the end of the wine world's most important spring ritual: en primeur. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the author focuses on the 2013 Bordeaux En primeur wine campaign. Topics discussed include sessions involving sipping, spitting and tasting notes of wines to estimate their quality, wine selection and making of assumptions for the credibility of the taste of wine. Also presented is a survey done by the website Harpers.co.uk asking people if they want to participate in wine tasting campaign in 2013.

The article previews wines from the Bordeaux region in France including grand vin Margaux, 1er cru and Giscours, 3eme cru, Margaux and second vin Pavillon Rouge, Reserve de la Comtesse and Lacoste Borie.