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Whether red, white, rosé, still, or sparkling, wine is an integral part of French heritage. Once again, SommelierS International sought to highlight this heritage through its Meet the Pro salon. Over 200 professional tasters (sommeliers, importers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, bloggers) paraded through the majestic halls of the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel, where around 40 producers of wines, spirits, and accessories showcased their innovations and expertise. This expertise was highly appreciated by the two masters of ceremonies, Raimonds Tomsons, ASI Best Sommelier of the... Read more
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The 47 hectares of vines at Clos Saint-Jean are mainly located on a terroir of large rounded pebbles. Each vintage reflects the rigour perpetuated by the Maurel family, thanks to the high quality...
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Founded in 1925, Maison Lombard has preserved some two dozen vintage lots from 1973 to 2004, carefully selected and marketed on a very confidential basis. The Millésime range is divided into two...
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Château Petit Val Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014 The wine is clear, bright, moderate ruby colour fading up to almost orange rims, elevated viscosity. At the nose is clean, intense and developing...
Breakaways in the vineyards
After a long climb up winding roads to the heights of Dalat, high above the clouds, we came upon a rare gem: Ladora Winery, producer of the famous Château Dalat, the only 100% made-in-Vietnam winery...
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The Vinturi wine aerator speeds up the aeration process with ease. Simply pour the red wine through the Vinturi, and the system will deliver the right amount of air in the required time. The...
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Today, the price of fine wines is skyrocketing. Creating a wine cellar is becoming an unattainable dream for many. However, some players have decided to fight back. Meet Bordeaux start-up U'wine...