Gigondas, located in the southern Rhône Valley in Southern France is the name of a small village within the region, located just next to the Dentelles de Montmirail Mountains. While the name “Gigondas” itself does not directly translate to “pleasure” in Latin, this creative expression suggests that indulging in Gigondas AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlee) wine brings about […]
Wine with Attitude, Thanks to Andean Altitude
Mountain ranges play a pivotal role in vineyard locations and wine production. Surprisingly, they are frequently given less prominence on winegrowers’ priority lists in comparison to factors such as terroir, weather, and rainfall. However, due to the influence of global warming, winemakers are now placing importance on hillsides and mountains when evaluating potential vineyard sites […]
The Humboldt Current Influences the Taste of Chilean Wines
Did you know that Chilean wines are celebrated globally, and in 2019, Chile was ranked eighth among “The World’s Largest Wine Producers” by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV)? If you haven’t explored the Chilean wine sector in your local shop or online, now is the perfect time to rectify this oversight. Often overlooked and […]