Wine
king of Spain
It has been over 30 years since the Torres family broke the mould
of Spanish (and one could say Mediterranean) winemaking with the magnificent
1970 Gran Coronas Cabernet. Until then the only Spanish wines of good
quality had been in the Rioja mould. Up to then Penedès had
meant only cava (Spanish sparkling wine). Now here was a great "claret"
with a Catalan stamp never tasted before. The man behind this revolution
was none other than Mr. Miguel A. Torres, one of the true superstars
in the world of wine. Read
on...
Chateau Visit in Bordeaux
(Chateau Angelus)
It's by no accident that Bordeaux is the world's foremost fine wine
producing region for nearly a millennium. To start with, nature has
provided Bordeaux with the perfect setting; the Atlantic-influenced
climate is mild with steady humidity, occasional spring frosts and
lingering Indian summers. The Landes forest to the south not only
provides a breathtaking backdrop but also acts as a versatile windbreak.
If you are a serious wine lover and want to discover some fascinating
wines, you should take a tour through Bordeaux - the world's leading
wine region. Read
on...
Henri Krug: Champagne King
Johann Joseph Krug founded the House of Krug in 1843 to pursue his
life-long dream of producing a unique Champagne. Thus, he set a few
golden rules, most important of these was an unwavering determination
to never compromise quality.
Read on...
Liquid Gold!
Marketing wines is as essential as the wine making process itself.
In fact, most wine owners spend a lot of money just to advertise and
promote their produce. But the proud owners of Chateaux Petrus - Bordeaux's
most expensive wines - use a unique marketing strategy. That is, not
to have any.
Read on...
Sweet, Sticky and
Gorgeous Wine
Chateau Raymond-Lafon is a concealed gemstone of the Sauternes, amazingly
unclassified and yet universally lauded. Owned by the Meslier family
since 1972 and now under the leadership of Madame Marie-Françoise
Meslier as the head of the management team with her brothers Charles-Henri,
and Jean-Pierre. Read
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