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Whether you're team #Demure or team #Brat, now is the perfect time to invest in fine wine. 👏 Here are our top stable Bordeaux and bold Burgundy picks. ➡️ Learn more about these wines here: https://lnkd.in/dYUEzJmd #WineCap #VeryDemure #BratSummer #BoldWines #StableWines #FineWines #WineInvestment #InvestmentOpportunity #MarketTrends #InvestingOpportunity #MarketDip

Exton Park Vineyard in UK hosted the inspiring Sparkling Wine Master Class, where industry professionals and enthusiasts gathered to deepen their knowledge on the benefits of using cork stoppers in sparkling wines. The event included a presentation by Amorim Cork’s R&D team on the advancements and innovations of cork stoppers, followed by a talk by Pieter Ferreira, winemaker at Graham Beck, who shared global insights on industry trends. Participants also enjoyed a tasting of sparkling wines, experiencing the benefits of the tirage and 2-disc cork stoppers in practice. This meeting emphasised Amorim Cork’s commitment to supporting UK sparkling wine producers, strengthening partnerships and promoting sustainability. As Francisco Campos, R&D at Amorim Cork, said, “there was a fantastic energy in the room and the participants were enthusiastic for information about the impact of cork”. Pieter Ferreira also praised the initiative, emphasising that “the event showed Amorim Cork to be a true partner for the future of sparkling wines in the UK”. A special thank you to Alastair Benham, winemaker at Gusbourne, whose collaboration was essential in making this event a success. #AmorimCork #Sustainablebynature #AmorimCorkStoppers #CorkStoppers #Cork #SparkplingWine #WineMasterClass

I found using flowcharts to understand the sequence, winemaking options, unique or common patterns across each of the D5 fortified wines: Sherry, Port, Madeira, VDN and Rutherglen Muscat helps with memory recall and review. I have also included key wines styles as a result of these winemaking flows. Check them out, I hope it helps! https://lnkd.in/gY6fWShp #wsetdiploma #wsetdiplomaunit5

Chile’s ascending star of site-specific viticulture, Francisco Baettig BAETTIG is the ambitious new project from Chile's iconic winemaker Francisco Baettig, renowned for Errázuriz. Baettig's focus on purity and precision in viticulture is finding it's new home in the cooler, more southern regions of Chile. Working primarily in the Malleco Valley, Baettig crafts wines that are a profound expression of place, showcasing the potential of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while highlighting the untapped depth of Cabernet Sauvignon from Maule. In just a few short years since the first vintage in 2016, Baettig has emerged as one of South America's most exciting and pioneering names in fine wine ... one to watch, for sure! UK distribution: FINE+RARE #Baettig #FineandRare #finewine Chris Howells Max Morales AndesWines.com

Navigate the intricate world of German wine labels with confidence, with this detailed guide by Kaila Byram 🍷 Learn what Qualitätswein, Prädikatswein, and other common labeling terms mean to help you pick the perfect bottle every time. Whether you prefer dry or sweet wines, this article has everything you need to make informed choices and unlock the delightful world of German wines. 🥂 https://lnkd.in/gKGwQ4JJ #GermanWine #WineLabels #WineEducation

Krug Champagne is renowned for its contribution to the innovation of champagne production. They were one of the first champagne houses to perfect the art of blending wines from different vineyard plots to create a more complex and balanced final product. This process is now common practice for the traditional winemakers of Champagne, as it ensures a high quality and consistency regardless of the success of the grape yield. Last week saw the release of Krug 2011, scoring 95/100 from critics. This high-scoring Champagne has already maintained Krug's reputation of being one of the world's best wine producers in the world. 📈 🍷 #vinx #finewine #alternativeinvestments #alternativeassets

In 2024, a fascinating trend will emerge: the rise of the neo-négociants. A négociant is a wine producer who does not grow their own grapes but sources them from various experienced winemakers. A neo-négociant, on the other hand, is a master of both arts - he is both a winemaker and a merchant and can choose from a wide range of terroirs. We can expect the code "RM" (Récoltant Manipulant) to appear on more and more bottles in the coming year as this trend gains momentum. But what is behind this code? These small letters indicate whether it is an anonymous commercial wine, a bottling from a winegrowers' co-operative or a personal producer's bottling. This distinction can be very important for wine connoisseurs, as it reflects the origin and quality of the wine. What about you? Do you always pay attention to the code? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! 🥂 #champagne #champagnercode #CelebrateWithProWein #prowein2024 #cheersprowein #prowein #proweintradefair #winebusiness #wineprofessionals #winetasting #wineshop #winetrends #tradefair #winetrade #winecommunity #winetradefair #overseas #international #internationalexhibitors #exhibitors

Chile is changing step by step to be a great player in the world, showing more quality and its own identity with high-quality wines

Robert Parker highlights Rioja as the most dynamic wine region.  The Rioja 2024 report published in the Parker List underscores the exceptional quality of Rioja wines, with two wines achieving the maximum score of 100 points and two others reaching 99 points. A total of 84 wines from the Rioja Designation of Origin (DO) scored 95 points or higher, out of 400 evaluated. Two standouts from López de Heredia lead the list with 100 points each.  Luis Gutiérrez, the report's author, praises Rioja's ability to produce top-quality wines, identifying it as Spain's most dynamic wine region. The region's diversity is highlighted, along with regulatory changes providing more differentiation tools for producers.  Source: D.O. Rioja. #wine 

in a Decanter first I bring you the Decanter Top 50 US Wines. This is a 3 part story with wines 50-31 up first.