Discovering the great ice wines

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all about ice wines
What is Icewine? At the end of the 18th century, many Austrian and German winegrowers were unlucky enough to suffer incredible early frosts. But it was then that they realized (by chance) that "Ice Wines" could also be produced. The day after the frosts, they pressed the frozen grapes, and the result was there! It was a success. What's the difference between an ice wine and any other wine? The particularity of... Read more

All about Domaine Patrice et Michèle Rion

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Domaine Patrice Rion
Domaine Patrice et Michèle Rion The domaine was launched in 1990 from a few parcels that Patrice and his wife Michèle owned separately. It really took off when Patrice left Daniel Rion's domaine to set up on his own in 2000, building a cellar and winery on his property and offering a few cuvées for the trade. Maxime, their son, joined them after completing his oenology studies. In 2006, the estate expanded... Read more

Les Gouttes de Dieu, the manga of great wines!

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Today, we're bringing you an original subject: "The Drops of God"! You'll have noticed that the Japanese have this mania for touching on everything and anything when it comes to broadcasting, music, commerce, and ... MANGA! However, the Japanese, or at least, the authors of the manga "Les Gouttes de Dieu", have surprised us. Tadashi AGI and Shu OKIMOTO shone with this manga about wine. A masterstroke, for it can't be easy to... Read more

Alsace wine guide

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  Everything you need to know about Alsatian wines The vineyards of Alsace are among the most beautiful in France. The Wine Route stretches for 125 km and passes through some of the most picturesque villages imaginable. It defies many French AOC customs: the wines are named after their grape variety, and the majority are white. Climate and terroirs Alsace is a terroir... Read more

The best vintages of Rhône Valley wines

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While oenologists unanimously confirm that Rhône Valley wines have their lauders among the Popes, it should be noted that not all pontifical wines are of the same level of excellence. Hence the importance of sharing with you a list of the finest vintages of Rhône Valley wines. > Great Rhône wines in stock Read more

How do you get your fine wines appraised so you can sell them?

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I'd like to sell my bottles of fine wine Have you been a connoisseur of fine wines for a long time and would like to know the value of your precious bottles, or of a loved one's cellar? What are the best ways to have your fine wines appraised? Which should you choose? If you have the time and the knowledge of fine wines, you can have them appraised on sites that offer up-to-date prices. But beware: for rare bottles, these... Read more

5 things you need to know about Château Haut-Marbuzet

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If for you, Chateau Haut-Marbuzet only evokes the idea of a mythical building, then there's still a lot you need to know. The next few lines will guide you towards more detailed and explicit information about this appellation. After a brief history of the estate, you'll discover the qualities of its terroir. Next, a few details about the production of the estate's wines will be covered, before getting to know the basis of these wines' personality. Finally, you'll be introduced to... Read more