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Mixed-gene French grapes may lead to cheaper, safer wine
French wineries have to use a lot of pesticide to keep their grapes healthy, and that’s both expensive and costly — a problem when some countries don’t have those problems. The country might just have a solution, though. Researchers at France’s Institute of Agronomical Research (INRA) recently received permission to grow four grape varieties that […]
French wineries urge govt to stop killing 'the soul of France' with health warnings on wine
Labeling bottles with bigger health warnings will turn wine into a “criminal product” and damage “the soul of France”, says the group of French top chateaus in response to the plan by the country’s health ministry. In an attempt to stop the measure, 64 major French wine producers, including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Yquem, Cheval […]
Danish Wine, Anyone? How Climate Change Is Helping Farmers
OZY and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are working together to take you on a unique global adventure. Be the first to uncover hidden gems, and find travel tips that are sure to inspire your next exploration. Fredrik Andersson’s family has run a farm in Arboga, Sweden, for three generations. It’s only in recent years that the […]
A look at the daily routine of George Washington, who drank tea and wine and spent hours on horseback
Wikimedia Commons George Washington was the first president of the US. He’s widely-regarded as the father of the country. Here’s a look at the typical schedule he stuck to when he was at his Mount Vernon plantation. George Washington is widely regarded as the father of the United States. It’s not surprising why. Not only […]
It’s the world’s oldest winemaking region, but how’s the wine in Georgia?
Nicole Trilivas June 27, 2018 Share this article Laying claim to an 8,000-year-old winemaking heritage (the world’s oldest) and over 500 native grape varietals, the small, ex-Soviet country of Georgia is a surprising destination for oenophiles. There is certain protocol for receiving wine in a restaurant. First, there’s the wine list ushered forth by a […]
'Ronaldo is like a good port wine, he knows how to age best' – Portugal coach Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos says star man Cristiano Ronaldo is “like a port wine” and gets better with age, after the striker scored his fourth goal in two World Cup games as Portugal beat Morocco in Moscow. When asked why Ronaldo’s four-goal return in Russia was already better than in his three previous World Cups, […]
How a little wine, sleep and exercise fights Alzheimer’s
However, they were also keen to point out that a “medium” or “large” amount of alcohol per day had the reverse affect. Previous studies have shown Alzheimer’s disease is associated with the toxic build-up of proteins in the brain, which cause neuron cells to die. Studies now focus on the link between the brain’s capacity […]
China is the 6th largest wine producer in the world, but they still can’t compete with Europe
China hasn’t historically been known to produce top quality wine, but it’s gained more recognition in recent years — now it’s the 6th largest wine producer in the world and bottled 11.4 million hectoliters in 2016 alone. China’s wine industry has focused on overcoming the rising cost of labor, dealing with difficult climates and improving […]
Interactive wine map shows over 200 UK vineyards – is there one near you?
Wine enthusiasts may dream of France’s Cabarnet Sauvignon, South Africa’a Chenin Blanc or an Argentinian Merlot – but what about an English Chardonnay or Welsh Bacchus? Instead of dreaming further afield, wine lovers should look closer to home to try red, white and rosé vino. Wine experts, winecellardoor.co.uk have revealed that you don’t need to […]
