Articles related to "Terroir"

The French word terroir is used (also in English) to denote a winemaking approach which eludes many. The Académie Internationale du Vin wants to change that.

How Climate Affects Grape Ripening.

A new look at the terroir issue and how things like soil composition and climate affect the character of wine.

Technology has brought maturity to established wine regions and opportunity to almost everyone else.

Why Château Pétrus is unique and distinct from other Grand Cru vineyards nearby, such as Ausone and Cheval Blanc.

How different soils may support different varietals.

VQA is a program assuring winemaking standards and appellation regulations, bringing Canada in line with other major wine producing countries.

From humble aspirations, Gianni Masciarelli has put the forgotten eastern Italy area, Abruzzo, on the winery charts with two quality varietals, Montepulciano & Trebbiano

There are four easy principles to use to make wine tasting simple. Tasting has a scientific process but with the basics, even beginners can be knowledgeable.

These wineries may be known for their Zinfandel but the stories of the region's Spanish Chilean roots and a Polish PM/winemaker's 1920 Ascenion have more to tell.

Taking a brief look at how the famous soils of the Champagne region were formed by going back in time to the cretaceous beginnings of this celebrated terroir.

Brazilian cuisine is rightly famous for its outstanding grilled meats known as churrasco, and for the abundance of tropical fruits and fresh local vegetables.

France and Italy may feud over whose blue came first, but you can't beat the French for sheer variety. You may have to go online to find some of these, but it's worth it.

Tea shops and cafes have sprung up all over the country. The best way to enjoy the wide variety of teas now available is to learn the story of tea.

Europe's biggest natural arch and a church from the 700s are only the beginning of the attractions in the little-explored villages between Verona and Lake Garda.

Washington wine country is spread out all over the state, from Walla Walla to Bainbridge Island. But these closer-in wine destinations make a day plenty of time.

A closer look at outstanding wines from Australia's best regions

Toulouse Sausage is a coarsely diced pork sausage flavoured with wine and garlic and perfect for braising in a red wine casserole

Only sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France may be truly called "Champagne."

Charles Creek wines showcase the exceptional quality of the region at incredible value.

Several coffee trends: single origin, organic, fair trade, now shade-grown; meet in your morning cup. How to brew an enjoyable and (nearly) guilt-free cup of coffee.

Wines from Bordeaux include everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines of the world.

A brief examination of the grape variety Chardonnay before exploring the traditional and then contemporary regions of current fine Chardonnay production.

They stay in bed all day, are huge drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them. They imbue us with a sense of life's possibilities. Aphrodisiacs, too? Possibly.

The Geelong wine region is less well known than the Mornington Peninsula or the Yarra Valley but it has plenty of small wineries making impressive wines.

A winery worth seeking out amongst the vast array of Australian wine.

Learn about French wine online from the South of France. The Languedoc Roussillon region of the Mediterranean produces fine wine.

Although Italy is less than three-quarters the size of California, it vies with France each year for the top honors in world wine production.

The wines of Lourensford have quickly become some of the region's best.

Rare is it to find a winery that solely produces one style of wine, but at Surveyor Thomson, Pinot Noir reigns supreme.

Portugal has long been overshadowed by other wine regions, but Herdade do Esparao is going to change all that.

Barbera is the yum-yum grape. It makes approachable, affordable red wines that can introduce new wine lovers to the fabulous world of reds.

Cremant d'Alsace is the perfect bubbly for a combination of tradition and value.

Rioja Alavesa is home to the top wines of Rioja and Viña Real is leading the pack.

Reviews of three highly-rated red Burgundies and four New World Pinots, tasted blind.

Beautiful cool climate wines are among the attractions of this reborn wine region.

Bendigo is now one of Victoria's premium red wine producing regions

California's Paso Robles wines.

Twelve centuries have given cheese-makers in Brie time to get it right, and make a little history along the way.

Reviews of Zinfandels from Rancho Zabaco, Kokomo, and Marr.

Its origins are a mystery, but what is certain is that it was first planted in Mâconnais in France in the village of Chardonnay, from where it spread to the New World.

A lighter yet extremely flavorful twist on the classic Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce.

Washington wine country's fastest growing viticulture area now contains six distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVA), unique for their soil, climate and wine flavor.

Visitors to Colorado who appreciate good wine will want to head for Evergreen, just thirty minutes Southwest of Denver, and enjoy a delightful afternoon at Creekside.

Cabécou means "little goat" in langue d'Oc, the old language of the region. One of the smallest of French cheeses, the 4-5 cm disks are perfect for a single serving.

With four distinct regions, each with its own language and culture, visitors to landlocked Switzerland will be awestruck with the country's culinary offerings.

Taking a day trip to tour wineries in the Niagara region is a fun and delicious experience. Taste award winning icewine and crisp Pinto Gris, all grown here in Canada.

Planting a hybrid grape designed to withstand -37 C, one couple near Kemptville produce a series of LCBO accredited wines with wild and humorous names.

You may not need to pay $100 or more for a fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. There are Napa Valley alternatives to the well-known, more frequently reviewed wines.

Do grapes grown at higher altitudes yield a different kind of wine?