A model of German wine marketing
Successful wine marketing in today’s modern wine industry centers around value-for-money (low price and high quality), public relations and distribution, all driven …
Chateau de Saint Cosme
There are times when one is so struck by the quality of a producer’s wines across-the-board that they leave a lasting impression on you. …
2008 Condrieu
2008 was a cool and wet vintage in the Northern Rhone which led to some flowering problems in the Spring, disease pressure …
Achieving balance in Viognier
Viognier is the flagship white grape variety of the Northern Rhone. While Cote-Rotie may blend up to 20% of viognier in their …
The rise of rosé
US imports of rosé wines grew 42% for the twelve months ending April 2009 compared to 5% growth in the overall table …
In the neighborhood – Lyon
This photo was taken at a Lyon farmer’s market the day before a week-long tour of the Rhone Valley. It was a …
About the Pfalz
The Pfalz aka the “Palatinate” lies to the east of the Haardt Mountains, a continuation of the Vosges Mountain range in France. …
Visiting German wine regions
If you are deciding which classic wine region to visit next, Germany is a great choice. The major wine regions in Germany …
The mint connection – Napa Valley and Australia
Many of you may be familiar with a distinct minty, camphor aroma in certain Napa or Australian red wines. Heitz’ Martha’s Vineyard in the Napa Valley …
The vineyard slopes
In the Napa Valley, consumers will often ask why the vineyards are on the valley floor vs. the hillsides. There are a …