Monthly Archives: February 2024

Exploring the Highlights of Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV

This isn’t a life-altering bubbly, but it’s a finely crafted Champagne at a reasonable price. I’m presently savoring it in an airport lounge, as are several others. Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV FranceIncludes 12% alcohol. This consists of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Champagne, sourced from 240 partner growers and over 100… Read More »

Exploring Les Deux Cols: A Tale of Two and a Half Irishmen

How a group of three Dublin-based wine lovers started a rising-star Rhône vineyard. By Raymond Blake Raymond Blake on the romance and reality of Les Deux Cols, a collaboration that began in Dublin and is now producing increasingly refined wines in the Rhône Valley. Much has been written about the strong Irish wine connections to… Read More »

Demand for Significant Reduction of Vineyard Hectares in California

The California wine industry is currently dealing with an oversupply situation. This is largely due to changing consumer preferences, with younger consumers choosing to consume other beverages like RTDs, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, or even cannabis. As a result, there is a significant risk of overproduction which could potentially lead to higher inventory turnover by 2024,… Read More »

Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2024: A Showcase of Global Wines

In the sophisticated sphere of viticulture, where refinement combines with exceptional quality, we are delighted to introduce the upcoming installment of the internationally acclaimed Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) 2024 edition. As we commemorate the 27th anniversary of our distinguished event in London and mark the third successful year in New York, we are proud… Read More »