Late Harvest

Late Harvest

Since 1984 the mention, Late Harvest, can be used on the wine labels issued from the Alsace vineyards. This traditional expression means exceptional wines made from grapes that have been harvested as late as possible in the season in order to be over-ripe. The development of Botrytis cinerea or colloquially known as “noble rot”, promotes … Continue reading Late Harvest


THE CHINESE DRINK MORE RED WINE THAN THE FRENCH… ALL IS RELATIVE

THE CHINESE DRINK MORE RED WINE THAN THE FRENCH… ALL IS RELATIVE

According to a study by Vinexpo and the British wine consumption firm, IWSR, the Chinese consume more red wine that the French. I quote: “China has dethroned France by becoming the first consumer of red wine in the world “,  “With more than 155 million cases of nine liter bottles of red wine (or 1.865 … Continue reading THE CHINESE DRINK MORE RED WINE THAN THE FRENCH… ALL IS RELATIVE


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