When a bunch of Californians turned up in Oregon and started planting grapes, there were no guarantees that anything would result. But, says Jeff Siegel, those original pioneers made a great discovery – prime Pinot land.
As the weather in Denmark warms, large-scale viticulture has become possible for the first time. Elsebeth Lohfert meets the pioneers who have set out to do what everybody says is impossible – establish a thriving wine industry in Scandinavia.
When the European calendar is dominated by big international trade fairs like Vinexpo and ProWein, what does a regional fair need to do to stand out? Adam Lechmere listens to participants at the Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône.
With funds earmarked for the development of Tokaj, what’s important now is a good strategy to extract maximum results for the money. Caroline Gilby MW talks to András Tombor, the man in charge of putting Hungary’s most famous region back on the map.
Hungary’s most famous wine region has been declared a Government-Designated Growth Area, and money has been set aside for development. Mathilde Hulot reports on an initiative that may go some way to restoring Tokaj to its former glory.
The regions of Priorat and Montsant are producing wines of great intensity and beauty, writes Adam Lechmere. But even with an established reputation, winemakers are rethinking how they approach their craft.
After a frustrated wine lover couldn’t find what he needed online, he decided to create his own app. Vivino has already been so successful in its trial markets that the founders predict world domination probably comes next. Elsebeth Lohfert reports.
Wine in kegs has been the hottest trend in the US recently, but the spread of ‘kegging’ in Europe has been stymied by logistical challenges. Anne Krebiehl MW reports on a Dutch solution that could be a game-changer.
Once known for their basic, mostly white ‘vin de ski’ or ‘vin de raclette’, Savoie’s winemakers have spent the last decade cutting yields and boosting quality, writes Sophie Kevany. And now they have a shortage.
The Spanish brought wine to Bolivia in the sixteenth century. Now the Bolivians are coming together to develop an export programme. Felicity Carter took a look.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
