Provence wine route: top 10 guide
To taste the best of the Provence region follow this wine route from Toulon to the Massif des Maures, via Saint-Tropez, stopping at stunning vineyards, rural B&Bs and fantastic bistros
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LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s high-end alcohol portfolio
Clos des Lambrays wines now under LVMH luxury group LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s premium alcohol portfolio with the acquisition of Clos des Lambrays wines, one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, located near the village of Morey Saint Denis. With a unique area of 8.66 hectares, Clos des Lambrays … Read more
Vinexpo to launch first trade fair exclusively for Japanese wines and spirits
Vinexpo to launch first trade fair in Tokyo next year. Vinexpo, the leading international wine and spirits trade fair, has announced plans to launch an inaugural edition in Tokyo next year. Japan’s wine and spirits market is one of the most dynamic in Asia-Pacific. Japan is the third largest world economy after the U.S. and … Read more
Moët Hennessy to change drinking trends in India.
Moët Hennessy launches its first Chandon wine made in India. Chandon Nashik to bring Indian wine culture to new heights Moët Hennessy has traditionally been a pioneer in developing sparkling wines in new locations around the world and India is the latest example. Moët Hennessy India, part of the French luxury chain LVMH, officially released the … Read more
U.S. wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year
U.S. wine consumption continues to shine led by sweet wines, un-oaked chards and red blends. U.S. wine industry grew 1.9% last year to reach 318.0 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group‘s recently released 2013 Wine Handbook. As the economy continued to stabilize in 2012, wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year. … Read more
The coveted “Oscar” of the wine world goes to Australia
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013. 10th annual Decanter World Wine Awards in London brought a great victory for Australia’s wine producers. Aussie winemakers claimed a host of coveted international trophies at the DWWA gala dinner, alongside a strong Southern Hemisphere showing and wins for Canada, Croatia and Hungary. Australia’s haul of six international trophies eclipsed … Read more