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"No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot!" – Miles Raymond, Sideways This chart is a fascinating reminder of the difference between what gets talked about and what actually gets consumed. Remember the "infamous" Sideways? Turns out, Merlot not only survived—it thrived. Merlot that continues to resonate with people, even when the chatter suggests otherwise. And I have to admit, is one of my favorite varietals. Shared data on the top 15 wine grape varieties between 2000 and 2016 tells an interesting story: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah have grown remarkably. The truth is, the big international varieties still hold power. But there’s another side to this story—one of potential for the underdogs. Think about Apple's rise under Steve Jobs—people didn’t know they needed an iPhone until it was in their hands. The same could be true for wine. Native varieties, less mainstream grapes, have the chance to shine. But it takes a clear product vision, strong differentiation, and a compelling story. Success doesn’t require massive volumes; it requires resonance. Should we stick with the crowd favorites, or is there room for something different? How do we take those niche varieties and create the next big thing? #wine #marketing #datadriven #market #nativegrape

🪵 All about wood: from our forests to the barrels in our cellar We’re excited to share that the Austrian Wine Marketing Board has chosen our winery to showcase how we integrate wood, as a natural resource, into everyday winemaking processes. From self-sufficient heating and warm water production to using regionally sourced materials for construction projects in our winery and aging our wines in barrels, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. 🎥 Take a look at how we’re working to create a future for generations to come... (c) Österreich Wein Marketing GmbH - Austrian Wine Marketing Board / POV-AT #AustrianWine #OrganicWine #wood #mehofer #barrels

Meet Mosel boutique winery Materne & Schmitt at the Cool Climate Wine Summit 2025 in Copenhagen. Free B2B Sign-Up https://lnkd.in/dN9sSjk3 Very steep & a little crazy. Our decision to settle at the Terrassenmosel often evokes surprise. One answer might be that it’s about preserving the incredible beauty of this cultural landscape, where distinctive, mineral-rich Rieslings thrive. But the answer could also be that, perhaps, we’re a little crazy… In any case, it’s the best decision we’ve ever made. We delight in the beauty. Every day. But it also demands a lot. Every day, we climb up and down countless stairs. All work must be done by hand. Avoiding herbicides requires additional effort. At 30°C on the steep slopes, when the slate soil heats up, and the sweat flows as energy wanes—those are the moments when you wish for nothing more than to relax with a bottle of wine by the Mosel’s banks. But a moment is just a moment, and the good feeling of having given everything for our vines, along with the anticipation of a wine that rewards us, quickly makes all the effort fade away. Because we do it for our love, our Riesling. #Mosel #riesling #coolclimatewine #boutiquewinery #winemaker #germanwine #coolclimatewine #whitewine #coolclimatewinesummit #moselwine

More layers to Italian wine? You bet. New rules are now in place! The Chianti Classico region has introduced in 2021 additional sub-zones that offer a deeper understanding of the area’s terroir, specifically for the tier Chianti Classico “Gran Selezione”. They are called UGA Zones (Unita Geografiche Aggiuntive) — Much like Burgundy's cru system, UGAs focus on showcasing the diversity of soils, elevations, and microclimates that make each wine unique. So, what’s the deal with UGAs? These zones help define where grapes are grown more precisely, offering greater transparency for consumers. Here's the list of total 11 UGA: Radda, Gaiole, Panzano, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Castellina, Montefioralle, San Casciano, San Donato in Poggio, Vagliagli, Greve, Lamole. Why does it matter? The UGA system enhances terroir expression and encourages producers to highlight their unique regions on the wine label, giving wine lovers a clearer picture of what’s in their glass. Next time you grab a bottle of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, look for the UGA label—it’s more than just wine; it’s a reflection of the land, history, and winemaking tradition. 🍷 #ItalianWine #WineEducation #chianticlassico #enogea

Meet VDP.Pfalz producer Weingut Kranz at the Cool Climate Wine Summit 2025 in Copenhagen. Free B2B trade fair sign-up: https://lnkd.in/dfJMD29f Read more about them here: https://lnkd.in/diYPUCY8 A plot of land outside Ilbesheim for building a house, some vineyards, farmland, and livestock—this is how the success story of the winery began, unremarkably, in 1948. After World War II, Hilda and Willi Dennhart, together with their daughter Ella and her husband Hugo Leiner, established the winery as a bulk wine operation. In the 1970s, their daughter Lieselotte had the idea to bottle the now-produced wine and market it herself. Her husband Robert Kranz abandoned his original career path and trained as a winemaker. Together, they successfully guided the winery into the next generation. Over time, new vineyard locations, wine cellars, modern equipment, and customers across Germany were added—along with two sons, Boris and Kai. Even though we have access to the most advanced technology, we intervene in natural processes very sensitively and minimally. Each vintage is different and leaves room for interpretation. Controlled fermentation or spontaneous fermentation with natural vineyard yeasts? Stainless steel or wooden barrels—or both? Whole cluster pressing or several hours of skin contact? We love these challenges and avoid rigid routines, adapting instead to the specific circumstances of each vintage. This is what defines the individual signature of Boris Kranz. Continuously evolving and pursuing new ideas to create wines that meet his high standards. Consistently dry wines that are clear, precise, and natural, with a strong sense of origin. #vdp #pfalz #zumwohldiepfalz #germanwine #palatinate #riesling #grossesgewaechs #vdpwasfuerweine #pfalzwein #spaetburgunder #greatwine #winemaker

🌱 Soil Types & Wine Flavor 🍇 Ever wonder how soil affects your favorite wines? Soil types play a critical role in determining a wine's flavor, structure, and quality. Here's a quick breakdown: - Sandy Soil: Excellent drainage, leading to light, aromatic wines. - Clay Soil: Retains moisture, resulting in rich, full-bodied wines. - Silt Soil: Fine texture promotes smooth, balanced flavors. - Loam Soil: A mix of sand, clay, and silt, offering the best of all worlds for complex wines. Soil shapes wine from the roots up! 🌍🍷 🎯 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gCTecg9p #soiltypes #wine

Characteristics of Chardonnay. This white grape takes its name from a village in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy in France. It remains widely grown there today, but the variety became so popular in the 1970s that for a time it became nearly synonymous with "white wine" in the U.S. Today, almost every wine-producing region in the world grows Chardonnay. This early-budding and early-ripening variety is relatively easy to grow, explaining its attractiveness to winemakers. The best soils for its vines are limestone, chalk and calcareous clay. The main appeal of Chardonnay lies in its versatility: Its ability to translate terroir, or a sense of where it's grown, and respond positively to a wide range of winemaking techniques have bolstered its popularity among growers and winemakers. Cool-climate Chardonnays tend to have a leaner profile, with fresh citrus, orchard and stone fruit flavors like lemon, apple, pear and peach. These styles are mostly found in France—Burgundy, of course, but in other areas too, such as Champagne, where Chardonnay plays a major role in the bubbly's blend. The champagne from the Victoire de la Dignité collection - is made from Chardonnay (85%) and Pinot Noir (15%).

la croix de ducru beaucaillou 2018 Second Wine ducru beaucaillou RP：92point Second Growths，GCC 1855    Deep garnet-purple colored, it exudes vibrant notes of crushed blueberries, baked plums, and blackcurrant cordial.Hints of bouquet garni, underbrush, clove oil, and cast-iron pan are also present.Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a sturdy frame of firm, grainy tannins.It supports muscular black fruits, finishing earthy.    This wine is not a second wine as it comes from a dedicated part of the vineyard. harvested very small berries, the ratio of skin to juice was high。ust enough freshness to lift the dense fruit to a long finish.

Among other things, we will talk about how new technologies, and specifically #blockchain, may help in the process of promotion and marketing, as well as in the process of tracing the origins of wine in a specific bottle Cardano Foundation Andrew Thornhill

Meet Polish winemaker Winnica Barczentewicz at the Cool Climate Wine Summit 2025 in Copenhagen. Free B2B Sign-up: https://lnkd.in/dN9sSjk3 Read more about them here: https://lnkd.in/dYruf7jd It all starts with and depends on terroir The identity of my wines is the sum, meticulously calculated by nature. It depends on unique soils, a specific microclimate, and a careful selection of grapes from noble varieties. On twelve hectares of a limestone hill with southern exposure, I found one of the best land in Poland for growing grapes. Out of respect for the place where I live and for the sake of nature itself – my ally – I grow grapevines with the utmost care for the natural environment. The Vistula River, flowing three kilometres from here, soothes the changing, unbridled climate, and the diverse, mineral soils contribute to the complexity of the taste of wines from the following varieties: Chardonnay, Bläufrankisch, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. It is Pinot Noir – one of the most sensitive varieties in cultivation and vinification, elegant, full of grace, broken by slight wildness – that best reflects the unique character of Dobre’s terroir. #pinotnoir #coolclimate #coolclimatewines #polishwines #winesofpoland #poland #rarewines #greatwine #wineinspiration #sommlife #wineo #winetime