How to Taste Wine Like a Pro — Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Ever wonder how the pros tackle a wine tasting? Whether it’s the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Systematic Approach to Tasting, the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Deductive Tasting Format or any other wine education system, most have a common element: The tasting grid. The tasting grid provides a guide for an objective description of… via …

Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2018: Results — Winemag.co.za | SA Wine Ratings, News, Opinion & Analysis

Results of Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2018 were announced recently. 116 gold medals and 128 silver medals were awarded and the following South African wines featured: Gold Cederberg Blanc de Blancs 2013 Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut 2012 Silver Kleine Zalze Brut NV For full results, click here. via Champagne & Sparkling Wine World …

SA wine sales continue to climb despite ongoing industry contraction —

THE NUMBER of wine farms and cellars in South Africa is declining. The total area under vine has been shrinking. Yet turnover is up, domestically and on the export markets. Among the annual industry statistics released by the SA Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS), total sales are now up to nearly 900 million litres… via …

Napa wine tour: Top hotels and wineries to visit — Decanter

Thinking of a trip to wine country this summer? Get the full Napa experience at these newly-opened hotels and wineries to visit…Find the best wine stop-offs for your Napa Valley adventure. Credit: archerhotel.comPlaces to stay Las Alcobas Bathing among the tree tops at Las Alcobas… Credit: lasalcobasnapavalley.com A heated pool and spa, panoramic vineyard views… via …

Royal Wedding wine: Pol Roger Champagne served — Decanter

Pol Roger Champagne has been confirmed as one of the wines served to hundreds of guests at the official lunch reception following the Royal Wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the grounds of Windsor Castle.Champagne Pol Roger wines lined up for Masterclass guests at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2015.The Palace and Royal… via …