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"Only the first bottle is expensive." - French proverb.

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway.

"In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria." - Benjamin Franklin.

"Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. " - quote from Shakespeare's play Othello, Act 2, Scene III.

"Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others." - Samuel Johnson.

"Wine from long habit has become an indispensable for my health." - Thomas Jefferson.

"I drink Champagne when I win, to celebrate . . . and I drink Champagne when I lose, to console myself." - Napoleon Bonaparte.

"Champagne is the wine of civilization and the oil of government." - Winston Churchill.

"My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne." - John Meynard Keynes.

"Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." - F. Scott Fitzgerald.

"I only drink champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty." - Madame Lilly Bolinger.

WINE is an alcoholic beverage typically made of fermented grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast consumes the sugars found in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are used depending on the type of wine being produced.

Wine has a rich history dating back to around 6000 BC and is thought to have originated in areas now within the borders of Georgia and Iran. Wine probably appeared in Europe at about 4500 BC in what is now Bulgaria and Greece, and was very common in ancient Greece, Thrace and Rome. Wine has also played an important role in religion throughout history. The Greek god Dionysos and the Roman equivalent Bacchus represented wine, and the drink is also used in Christian and Jewish ceremonies such as the Eucharist (also called the Holy Communion) and Kiddush.

France has various appellation systems based on the concept of terroir, with classifications ranging from Vin de Table ("table wine") at the bottom, through Vin de Pays and Appellation d'Origine Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure (AOVDQS) up to Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) or similar, depending on the region. Portugal has something similar and, in fact, pioneered this technique back in 1756 with a royal charter which created the "Demarcated Douro Region" and regulated wine production and trade. Germany did likewise in 2002, although their system has not yet achieved the authority of those of the other countries'. Spain, Greece and Italy have classifications which are based on a dual system of region of origin and quality of product.

A "vintage wine" is one made from grapes that were all or mostly grown in a particular year, and labeled as such. Most countries allow a vintage wine to include a portion that is not from the labeled vintage. Variations in a wine's character from year to year can include subtle differences in color, palate, nose, body and development. High-quality red table wines can improve in flavor with age if properly stored. Consequently, it is not uncommon for wine enthusiasts and traders to save bottles of an especially good vintage wine for future consumption.

CHAMPAGNE is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of the wine to effect carbonation. It is produced exclusively within the Champagne region of France, from which it takes its name.

Champagne first gained world renown because of its association with the anointment of French kings. Royalty from throughout Europe spread the message of the unique sparkling wine from Champagne and its association with luxury and power. The leading manufacturers devoted considerable energy to creating a history and identity for their wine, associating it and themselves with nobility and royalty. Through advertising and packaging they sought to associate Champagne with high luxury, festivities and rites of passage. Their efforts coincided with an emerging middle class that was looking for ways to spend its money on symbols of upward mobility.

The Romans were the first to plant vineyards in this area of northeast France with the region being cultivated by at least the 5th century, possibly earlier. Wines from the Champagne region were known before medieval times. Churches owned vineyards and monks produced wine for use in the sacrament of Eucharist. French kings were traditionally anointed in Reims and Champagne wine was served as part of coronation festivities. The Champenois were envious of the reputation of the wines made by their Burgundian neighbours to the south and sought to produce wines of equal acclaim. However, the northerly climate of the region gave the Champenois a unique set of challenges in making red wine. At the far extremes of sustainable viticulture, the grapes would struggle to ripen fully and often would have bracing levels of acidity and low sugar levels. The wines would be lighter bodied and thinner than the Burgundy wines they were seeking to outdo.

Contrary to legend and popular belief, Dom Perignon did not invent sparkling wine. The oldest recorded sparkling wine is Blanquette de Limoux, which was apparently invented by Benedictine Monks in the Abbey of Saint Hilaire near Carcassonne in 1531. Over a century later, the English scientist and physician Christopher Merret documented the addition of sugar to a finished wine to create a second fermentation six years before Dom Perignon set foot in the Abbey of Hautvillers and almost 40 years before it was claimed that the famed Benedictine monk invented Champagne. Merret presented the Royal Society with a paper in which he detailed what is now called méthode champenoise in 1662.

Although Dom Pérignon did not invent Champagne, he did develop many advances in production of the drink, including holding the cork in place with a wire collar (muselet) to withstand the fermentation pressure. In France, the first sparkling Champagne was created accidentally; its pressure led it to be called "the devil's wine" (le vin du diable) as bottles exploded or the cork jolted away. Even when it was deliberately produced as a sparkling wine, Champagne was for a very long time made by the méthode rurale, where the wine was bottled before the only fermentation had finished. Champagne did not utilize the méthode champenoise until the 19th century, approximately 200 years after Christopher Merret documented the process. The nineteenth century saw an explosive growth in Champagne production going from a regional production of 300,000 bottles a year in 1800 to 20 million bottles in 1850.

Wine News, Reviews & Resources

• £2 billion wine bunker: Disused WWII munitions dump under Wiltshire fields is used to store investors' pricey vintages - Daily Mail.
• 2 Glasses Of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight, According To Science - as it's like an hour in the gym - "Even a couple of glasses of your favourite tipple could have some impressive benefits."
• 5 Sommeliers Share Trusted Tips On How To Better Appreciate Your Wine - "If you’re drinking wine consistently, shouldn’t you appreciate it a little more? That’s the question that Caroline Conner, wine coach and sommelier, poses on the topic of how lesser-versed wine drinkers can better connect with what’s in their glass."
• 9 Best Pinot Noirs to Buy Right Now - "We picked our favorites from each of the world's top regions."
• 10 easy, comforting dishes to banish a hangover - chosen by chefs - "Pubs have reopened in England this week. If the excitement has got too much, here are cooks’ tips for the morning after, from mac and cheese to spicy chorizo eggs."
• 10 Fascinating Facts About Beaujolais Nouveau - Wine Country Travel.
• 10 of the best regions in Europe for sparkling wine - "The bubbles don’t just stop in champagne country. Here’s where to find the fizz from Germany to Romania via Dorset and Catalonia."
• 10 of the world's most expensive bottles of wine - The Telegraph.
• 11 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold - Randi Glazer.
• 12 Wine Grapes Worth Discovering - The New York Times.
• 18 Best Wines, From Krug RosÉ Champagne to Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon - "Distinct offerings from names like Pahlmeyer to Gérard Bertrand add flavor to your cellar."
• 30 Best Red Wines for 2024 - "Here at VinePair we try mountains of red wine every year and encounter so many different styles from juicy and chillable Gamay to tannic and earthy Bordeaux blends. The following reds represent the cream of the crop - the bottles that stood out above the rest."
• 33 wine questions you were embaressed to ask - answered - "How can you tell if wine is corked? Why is rosé pink? How much is a decent bottle these days? And if I bring a nice bottle to a party, how do I make sure I get some of it? Our expert, Will Lyons, knows."
• 36 Hours in Bordeaux - "In the heart of grape-growing country, this riverside city in France is especially appealing to those in the wine-sipping, food-loving crowd."
• 36 Hours in Napa Valley - "The venerable vineyards and Michelin-starred restaurants in this California enclave are what everyone comes for. But there are also craft beer breweries, upstart restaurants and, yes, new wineries to explore."
• 50 Most Expensive Wines - Wine-Searcher.
• 67 Pall Mall - "Founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers." A private members' club for wine lovers. 67 Pall Mall stands against those musty, neglected cellars where forlorn bottles are forever locked away to gather dust. 67’s aim is to entice Members to pull the cork and discover a new wine. The 1,579-sqm club is now home to 3,820 members and 6,000 wines from 42 countries, with over 800 available by-the-glass; the most in the world. It's right next to St James's Palace: 67 Pall Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5ES, U.K.
• 900-year-old grape pips reveal unbroken history of French wine variety - "DNA testing shows 900-year-old savagnin blanc vines identical to modern plants."
• 1000 FINEST WINES EVER MADE - published by FINE Wine Magazine.
• 2020 world's best vineyards revealed - "Winner at the inaugural 2019 awards and now again in 2020, Zuccardi Valle de Uco is an Argentinian winery in the heart of the Uco Valley, at the foot of the Andes mountains. A family-run business founded in 1963, it delivers what the Best Vineyard Awards calls 'precision-made high-altitude wines' out of a stunning modernist bodega."
• A bottle of Bordeaux aged in space is expected to sell for $1 million - "The Château Pétrus 2000 was part of an experiment carried out by start-up Space Cargo Unlimited to see how conditions in space affect wine."
• After Losing $1 Billion, a Russian Exile Rebounds With Bond’s Favorite Bubbly - "Evgeny Chichvarkin’s Mayfair wine shop has shaken up London’s wine scene. Now he’s adding a restaurant with $800 tasting menus."
• Agent Dale Cooper's 'Twin Peaks' hangover cure - "'Surefire cure for a hangover, Harry,' Cooper begins. 'You take a glass of nearly frozen, unstrained tomato juice. You plop a couple of oysters in there and you drink it down. Breathe deeply. Next, you take a mound and I mean a mound of sweetbreads sauteed with some Canadian bacon and chestnuts. Finally, some biscuits, big biscuits, smothered in gravy.'"
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• Agresti Chest / 24 Wine Aroma Kit - "The ultimate gift for an oenophile." A gorgeous chest made from cluster poplar with red briar inlays, containing a variety of wine service items and a 24 armoa kit from Le Nez du Vin.
• AI Can Tell a Wine's Vineyard With 100% Accuracy - "AI may have just replaced another profession: wine tasters. By applying machine learning tools to chemical data, researchers say they have succeeded in identifying, 'with 100% accuracy', the molecular signature of red wines from seven major estates in the Bordeaux region."
• Alain Ducasse declares war on dry January - "Star chef says he is ‘obsessed with selling wine’ and wants to diners to drink more, not less."
• Alcohol Consumption by Country: 25 Countries with the Highest Alcohol Consumption per Capita - "According to the 2021 European Health Report by the WHO, Europe is the continent that drinks the most alcohol in the world, with every person aged 15 and over consuming an average of 9.5 liters of pure alcohol every year. This is equivalent to around 190 liters of beer, 80 liters of wine, or 24 liters of spirits."
• Alcohol linked to more cancers than thought, study finds - "Imperial College London researchers also find that drinking coffee protects against liver cancer."
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• Alessi - wine coolers & ice buckets.
• Amazing photos capture how faces change after 1, 2 & 3 glasses of wine - The Telegraph.
• Ancient winery gave rich Romans a taste of winemaking - without the hard work - "Researchers speculate that an emperor and his courtiers could have visited the villa annually for the experience. A lavish 2,000-year-old winery uncovered in the ruins of a villa just outside Rome may have been used as an entertainment venue, providing a winemaking 'experience' for wealthy Romans."
• Any amount of alcohol consumption harmful to the brain, finds study - "UK study of 25,000 people finds even moderate drinking is linked to lower grey matter density."
• ASI | Association de la Sommellerie Internationale - founded in June 1969 in France with the aim of developing and promoting the Sommelier profession, organises the International Competition for the World's Best Sommelier.
• Bag-in-box wine is back, so order in a bagnum - The Telegraph.
• Balthazar - 12-litre champagne or wine bottle.
• Beaujolais nouveau - red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale on the third Thursday of November. This "Beaujolais Nouveau Day" used to see heavy marketing, with races to get the first bottles to different markets around the globe. The current release practice is to ship the wine ahead of the third Thursday of November, and release it to the local markets at 12:01 am local time.
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• Beaujolais Nouveau Day - "Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked in France on the third Thursday in November with fireworks, music and festivals. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01 a.m., just weeks after the wine’s grapes have been harvested. Parties are held throughout the country and further afield to celebrate the first wine of the season." November 16, 2023.
• 'Beer before wine, always fine'? Not really, hungover study participants say - CNN Health.
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• BERN'S STEAK HOUSE - 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, U.S.A. Since 1956. "Perfectly aged steaks. One of the largest wine collections in the world. An internationally famous dessert room. Wine cellar and kitchen tours available for all guests." Bern's founder, Bern Laxer, traveled the globe extensively exploring, researching and tasting wines that he could bring back and introduce to his guests back home. In time, the cellar grew to be one of the most respected and largest collections in the world. Today, our cellar contains more than 6,800 different selections with more than half a million bottles.
• best rosÉ wines to drink during spring - The Telegraph.
• Best Ways to Reuse Wine Corks Instead of Throwing Them Away - "This would-be trash can be surprisingly useful around the house."
• Best Wine Books of 2018 - "These five new volumes investigate some of the most basic issues raised by wine, while posing new questions and inspiring thirst."
• Billionaire Koch Brother Will Sell 20,000 Bottles of Wine - Bloomberg.
• BLIND TASTING - Wikipedia.
• BÖKER Solingen - "Sommelier Knives." With a Sommelier Knife, wine stewards and party hosts can open wine bottles effortlessly and in style. The knife has a corkscrew, usually combined with a lever, as well as a short curved blade for cutting off the foil capsule. In the hospitality industry, a sommelier knife is an essential tool while also serving as an elegant accessory for the house bar.
• Bordeaux by train: on the right line for wine - The Guardian.
• Bordeaux-ver the moon: French wine to return from space station after 12 months - "Experts looking forward to tasting some of the 12 bottles of Bordeaux that will splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico via a SpaceX Dragon capsule."
• Bordeaux Wine Snobs Have a Point, According to This Computer Model - "With machine learning, scientists are trying to chemically define the murky concept of terroir. The models might be useful for detecting wine fraud."
• Bordeaux’s best wine museums - The Telegraph.
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• Bota Bag - or wineskin is a traditional Spanish liquid receptacle. Typically, it is made of leather (when made of goatskin it is known as a goatskin itself), and is typically used to carry wine, although any liquid can be filled into it. Often referred to as a canteen.
• BOURGOGNES - "The official Bourgogne wine website & wines guide."
• Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married - "The couple purchased a controlling interest in Chateau Miraval in 2008 and got married there six years later. Pitt says he and his former wife agreed not to sell their stakes in the venue without the permission of the other. But Jolie sold her share to a spirits manufacturer owned by a Russian oligarch, according to the lawsuit. Jolie has not yet commented."
• Can drinking red wine ever be good for us? - "We’ve been led to believe that an occasional glass of wine might be better than abstaining from alcohol altogether, but that might not be the case."
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• Carrs Silver - "Premium English silverware hand-crafted at our factory in Sheffield. Family run since 1977, specialising in gifts, homeware and cutlery." Sterling Silver Swizzle Stick.
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• Cedes Milano - champagne & wine travelling boxes.
• CELLAR TRACKER - "Browse the world's most complete database of 1,098,087 wines." Wine cellar management software and community tasting notes.
• ChambrÉ - at room temperature.
• Champagne bubbles: the science - "As you uncork that bottle and raise your glass, take time to toast physics and chemistry along with the New Year. The complex science in your glass of champagne. A flute or coupe filled with a sparkling wine has become the very essence of celebration, but there is more going on with the bubbles than you might think."
• Champagne’s formula is changing for the first time in 90 years - "After nearly 90 years, the French have allowed a new grape variety to be added to the sparkling wine in attempt to future-proof production of the beverage."
• Cheese makes wine taste better, study shows - The Telegraph.
• CLARET - definition & explanation.
• Clos Montmartre vineyard: The secret vineyard in the middle of Paris where the wine has ‘an air of mystery’ - "The vineyards of Paris were lost centuries ago. One survives hidden in the heart of the city. The Clos Montmartre vineyard is tucked away in the center of Paris, the last remnant of an ancient wine-making region."
• Club Vivanova Monaco - since 2018. "Luxury Lifestyle Networking." Based in Monaco, we bring together an affluent group of international business leaders. Europe’s leading and most dynamic business networking and luxury gourmet wine club. 44 Bd d'Italie, 98000 Monaco.
• Coffee bad, red wine good? Top food myths busted - "We’re being bombarded with conflicting advice on what we should and shouldn’t put into our bodies. Finally, here are the definitive answers, according to the experts."
• Cold comfort farming: German ice wine maker hails crucial big chill - "‘You might get one chance in a decade,’ says Ralf Petgen, who has adapted his Mosel vineyard owing to global heating."
• Comet vintages - Wikipedia.

• Coravin - since 2011. "Wine Preservation System." Enjoy your favorite wines without pulling out the cork! All models.
• Cork or screw-top: which makes for better tasting wine? - The Telegraph.
• Could there be a cure for hangovers? - The Guardian.
• Court of Master Sommeliers - organisation established in April 1977 to encourage improved standards of beverage service, particularly wine and food pairing, in hotels and restaurants. The first Master Sommelier examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969; the Court of Master Sommeliers was later established as an international examining body for sommeliers.
• CULT WINES - Wikipedia.
• CUVÉE - Wikipedia.
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• Denver & Liely Wine Glass - since 2015. "Conceived at the convergence of engineering and culture, this wine glass is led by performance and informed by heritage. A world encompassing R+D project 8 years in the making resulting in true innovation all in one glass. Designed to produce an accurate smell and taste profile, as well as the world's most user controlled wine experience. This hand blown crystal glass has the ability to frame the work of the winemaker like none before - precisely the way you like it."
• New Design Claims To Age Wine By Up To 4 Years In The Glass - "Developed over eight years, the design features directional fins inspired by turbine engines, offering precise aeration control, softening tannins and enhancing flavor with every swirl. The Denver & Liely wine glass is set to debut in the coming months, offering wine enthusiasts a new way to elevate their tasting experience."
• Did this Renaissance superman invent the modern wine bottle? - The Telegraph.
• DNA reveals long history of vintage wine - "The French were probably sipping wine made from an identical grape to one used today back in medieval times."
• Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer? Here's What the Science Says - "Some of the science on the health benefits of red wine - and whether it can help you live longer - is encouraging. But more research is needed."
• DOMINIO DE PINGUS - established in 1995 by Danish oenologist Peter Sisseck.
• Don Stott Cellar: 50 Years of Collecting - sold at Sotheby's, New York for US$8,412,626 on May 8 & 9, 2015.
• DR. BÜRKLIN-WOLF - the largest familyowned winery in Germany.
• Drinking a little each week protects your heart if you have a cardiovascular condition, study finds - "If you are living with heart disease, having a small amount of alcohol each day is linked to a lower risk of having another heart attack, stroke, angina (heart pain because of constricted arteries) or an early death, according to a new large study."
• Drinking more than five glasses of wine a week 'could knock years off life' - The Telegraph.
• EGON MÜLLER - a very good Saar estate. The Müller family own just 7 hectares since the late 18th century in the famous Scharzhofberg vineyard in Wiltingen. Ranked among the region's top Riesling wine producers.
• Emirates Spends 500 Million Dollars On Wine Program - One Mile at a Time.
• EN PRIMEUR - Wikipedia.
• English wine that's rivalling Champagne - "As a result of climate change, English wine producers are now able to grow grapes traditionally associated with Champagne and producing top-quality sparkling wine."
• English wines win record number of awards in global tasting competition - "Roebuck Estate and Simpsons each take best in show with industry picking up 155 awards."
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• ENOMATIC - "THE WORLD’S NR. 1 WINE SERVING SYSTEMS." The worldwide leader in the field of wine serving technology and hospltality business solutions thanks to its state-of-the-art wine sarving systems. Enomatic systems allow you to serve wine directly from the bottle straight into the glass, perserving its organoleptic properties for over three weeks.
• Enoteca - Wikipedia.
• Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health, Research Shows - "Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January. After decades of confusing and sometimes contradictory research (too much alcohol is bad for you but a little bit is good; some types of alcohol are better for you than others; just kidding, it's all bad), the picture is becoming clearer: Even small amounts of alcohol can have health consequences."
• Even low alcohol consumption is bad news for strokes - study - "Moderate drinking of one or two glasses a day does not protect against stroke, say researchers."
• Every Sommelier I Spoke to Recommends This $25 Tool for Getting the Most From Your Wine - "No need to wait hours for decanting."
• Falcons, Drones, Data: A Winery Battles Climate Change - The New York Times.
• Fancy a deep red? The rise of underwater wineries - "After bottles were recovered in top shape from a world war one wreck, winemakers have started to exploit the sea’s cool, dark environment."
• FÊtes des vendanges de Montmartre - since 1934. 14-18 rue des Saules, Montmartre, Paris 75018, France. Annual wine harvest in the historic neighborhood featuring wine tastings, food, music, and more.
• First commercially printed Christmas card up for sale, showing child sipping wine - "177-year-old card believed to have gone on sale same year Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published. The card, which is being sold online through a consortium run by Marvin Getman, a Boston-based dealer in rare books and manuscripts, depicts an English family toasting the recipient with glasses of red wine."
• For Connoisseurs & Joe Sixpack, Canned Wines Beckon - "After just a few years, sales of wine in cans are soaring, and now, some of it is even pretty good."
• Fortified wine - wine to which a distilled spirit, usually brandy, is added. Many different styles of fortified wine have been developed, including Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala, Commandaria wine, and the aromatised wine Vermouth.
• France to make twice as much Champagne 2022 - "Champagne production in France is expected to almost double this year, with overall wine production up 16% compared with frost-ravaged 2021 output, although drought and heatwaves have curbed prospects in some regions, the farm ministry said on Wednesday. Overall wine production was projected at 44.0 million hectolitres this year, in the middle of an initial range of 42.6-45.6 million projected by the ministry last month. A hectolitre is the equivalent of 100 litres, or about 133 standard wine bottles."
• France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls - "The French government is allocating €200m to destroy surplus wine and support producers. It comes amid a cocktail of problems for the industry, including a falling demand for wine as more people drink craft beer. Overproduction and the cost of living crisis are also hitting the industry."
• Francis Ford Coppola On Winemaking - "An Interview With Francis Ford Coppola: Master Filmmaker And Major Wine Producer."
• FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY - Geyserville, CA, U.S.A. Online shop.
• French court rejects plea from luxury wine label to stop cheap blends being sold under 'Petrus' name - The Telegraph.
• FRENCH PARADOX - is the observation that French people suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
• French winemakers count cost of ‘worst frost in decades’ - "Government prepares rescue package as rare freezing temperatures damage crops and vines."
• French winemakers face devastation after worst weather in 30 years - "One of France's biggest export industries is facing a devastating blow after an unusually severe frost earlier this month damaged vineyards across the country, heaping pain on winemakers already reeling from the pandemic and US tariffs."
• French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop - "Climate extremes in France this spring have again made it a race against time for vineyard owners to protect their crops. March warmth and April frosts in 2021 resulted in one of the country’s lowest wine production in years. This year is proving every bit as tough."
• French winemakers to turn unsold wine into hand gel - "Distilleries authorised to collect 2m hectolitres of unsold wine in EU-backed scheme. French winemakers are to turn unsold wine into hand gel and ethanol to make room for this year’s production, the country’s farming agency has said."
• Frosts, heatwaves & wildfires: the climate crisis is hitting the wine industry hard - "As the climate crisis intensifies, the wine industry is increasingly vulnerable and growers across the world are scrambling to find solutions."
• Fugitive Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau makes HK$64 million after auctioning off 414 wines at Christie’s - "Lau is selling off eight pieces of Chinese imperial porcelain at Sotheby's, plus rare wines at Christie's."
• Georg Jensen Damask Wine tablecloths - since 1756. "6 tablecloths were created, which are now used by professionals for wine tastings, presentation at trade fairs and in their farm and gift shops. They are also used on private tables."
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• Ghurka - since 1975. The Pairing Wine Carrier offers sleek and secure transport for your prized vintage favorites. Handcrafted in the finest French calfskin leather and detailed to ensure protective carrying.
• Glass of wine & good night's sleep can ward off Alzheimer's, says scientist - The Telegraph.
• Glass of wine or beer a day reduces risk of an early death, says new study - The Telegraph.
• Good or bad? Top cardiologist gives verdict on chocolate, coffee & wine - "Dark chocolate is a 'joy' when it comes to keeping your heart healthy, coffee is likely protective, but wine is at best 'neutral', according to one of the world’s leading cardiologists."
• Goopification of grapes: why 'clean wine' is a scam - "Winemakers don’t have to list ingredients - which has opened a door for opportunists chasing a piece of the $52.5bn wellness market."
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• Guzzle Buddy - "It Turns Your Wine Bottle Into Your Extra Large Wine Glass." Plug it & chug it - Daily Mail.
• has modern wine lost its natural roots? - The Guardian.
• Health Effects of Red Wine - How Moderate Drinking Can be Good For You - ManyEats.
• Henri Jayer - (1922-2006). French vintner who is credited with introducing important innovations to Burgundian winemaking. He was particularly known for the quality of his Pinot noir.
• Here's What 'Reserve' on a Wine Label Really Means - "Does it have anything to do with quality? In all cases, reserve or riserva wines will age longer than non-reserve wines. Here’s what you need to know about the countries where this label actually means something."
• Hippocras - drink made from wine mixed with sugar and spices, usually including cinnamon, and possibly heated.
• History of Beaujolais Nouveau Day - Smithsonian.com.
• History of Wine in 442 Podcasts - The New York Times.
• Honest Grapes - "Premier Crew Wine Club." Our wine club offers a truly personalised experience and unique wines from independent growers that you couldn't find anywhere else. Every club member has a personal Wine Guru to help select those lovely wines, while our famous Taste Lab Kit and Quiz will help you discover your own wine preferences. You will be able to shop based on your unique wine profile and enjoy fantastic member benefits and offers.
• How China is devastating Australia's billion-dollar wine industry - "It isn't just wine. As relations between Canberra and Beijing spiral, many Australian exports, including beef and timber, started encountering obstacles entering the China market, and there's little optimism things will improve any time soon."
• How Climate Change Is Altering Your Favourite Glass Of Wine - "Climate change is disrupting the speed at which grapes grow and when they can be harvested. This makes the taste of cabernet sauvignon, for example, that much harder to attain. It might mean that in the U.S., cabernet sauvignon grapes might need to be replaced with another grape variety. Or it might make merlot unsuitable for Bordeaux and even allow the perfect glass of 'champagne' to come from England."
• How duck 'soldiers' became this 300-year-old winemaker's secret weapon - "Outside Cape Town on the banks of the Eerste river, Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate has repurposed a centuries-old practice by marshaling a battalion of ducks to keep its vineyard free of pests."
• How Red Wine Lost Its Health Halo - "For a glorious decade or two, the drink was lauded as good for the heart. What happened?"
• How to become a wine connoisseur on Zoom - "With many retailers offering online tastings and masterclasses, the lockdown presents a rare opportunity to swot up on viniculture."
• How to Buy, Drink & Talk About Wine - The New York Times.
• How to drink wine - The New York Times.
• how to match wine with salads - The Telegraph.
• How to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew - "We’ve all been there – a nice bottle of wine and a pesky cork in the way. But not to worry, from the mighty sword to the humble shoe, there’s a way to pop it out."
• How to sell wine to the super-rich - The Guardian.
• How to Spot a Great Bottle of Wine for Cheap, According to an Expert - "Hankering for a drink on a dime? We asked a sommelier how they find great wine for less: 1. Shop local - 2. Know your price point - 3. Avoid wine trends - 4. Pull out the world map - 5. Explore entry-level wines - 6. Consider a wine club membership - 7. Buy wine in bulk."
• International Wine & Spirit Competition | IWSC - since 1969. "The premier competition of its kind in the world. It aims to promote the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. The IWSC receives entries from nearly 90 countries worldwide. The Competition has the support of many of the world’s top wine and spirit producers, setting the international benchmark for quality. The unique combination of detailed technical analysis and specialist judging panels means that gaining an IWSC ‘Competition Award’ is an exceptional achievement."
• is drinking becoming as socially unacceptable as smoking? - The Guardian.
• Is That Drink Worth It to You? - "Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal."
• Israel Aims to Recreate Wine That Jesus & King David Drank - The New York Times.
• Italian police seize 4,000 bottles of counterfeit 'super Tuscan' wine - "Italian authorities have broken up an organization that was selling fake bottles of wine passed off as the prized DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia, a wine that can be worth hundreds of euros a bottle."
• IWSC | IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition - "Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, the IWSC remains as relevant today as it did when wine chemist Anton Massel founded the original format back in 1969." When Massel created the International Wine & Spirit Competition, his aim - as it remains to this day - was to reward excellence in drinks worldwide, ensuring recognition for the very best wines and spirits. The IWSC is proud to set the international benchmark for quality, standing out in the crowded world of drinks awards with hundreds of global experts - including buyers, producers, distillers, sommeliers, distributors and influencers - judging wines and spirits throughout the year.
• James Bond's Weekly alcohol consumption - study by British Medical Journal.
• JEROBOAM - a wine bottle holding the equivalent of four normal bottles (approximately 104 ounces). Also called: double-magnum.
• Judgment of Paris (wine) - "The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, also known as the Judgment of Paris, was a wine competition organized in Paris on 24 May 1976 by Steven Spurrier, a British wine merchant and his colleague, Patricia Gallagher, in which French judges carried out two blind tasting comparisons: one of top-quality Chardonnays and another of red wines (Bordeaux wines from France and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Napa, California)."
• KuvÉe is trying to reinvent wine with a ridiculous Wi-Fi bottle - The Verge.
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• KuvÉe's smart bottle - "Your perfect glass, anytime." The Smart Wine Bottle that Keeps Wine Fresh. You want red, but he wants white. Don’t compromise. Go ahead, open both. Kuvée wines stay fresh for up to 30 days after opening, so everyone gets what they want.
• LAGUIOLE CHAMPAGNE SABER
• LAGUIOLE CORKSCREWS
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• Lalique - "The Black Edition briefcase, handmade in Ferragamo's workshops in Florence, holds two black stemmed Lalique 100 POINTS universal glasses in special edition, signed and numbered, and two bottles of First Growths of Bordeaux wines rated 100 points by James Suckling, randomly chosen among Château Latour (2000), Château Haut-Brion (2005), Château Mouton Rothschild (2010), Château Lafite Rothschild (2005), and Château Margaux (2005)."
• LE NEZ DU VIN - "The World's Ultimate Wine Education Kit." Wine aroma identification kit created by French wine expert Jean Lenoir in 1981.
• Le Sang de la vigne - (2011-2017). TV series: a wine expert in the Bordeaux region of France is caught up in murders each episode. The scenery is beautiful, the characters are very engaging, and if you like wine and its beginnings you may very well enjoy this series.
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• LES CAVES DE TAILLEVENT - 199, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France.
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• Letts of London WBS Wine Cellar & Label Book - since 1812. Includes an introduction to wine collecting, vocabulary, food & region guide, wine score sheets, cellar record pages and varietal tasting notes.
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• LINLEY - Trafalgar Bar Box in walnut with a starburst pattern in rosewood and an engravable sterling silver plaque.
• LIST OF WINE PERSONALITIES - Wikipedia.
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• London International Vintners Exchange | Liv-ex - since 1999. Exchange for investment-grade wine based in London. Provides a marketplace where wine merchants are able to trade wine, and also publishes two wine price indices based on these transactions which are widely used to gauge general price developments for the "fine wine" market in general. The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index represents the price movement of 100 of the most sought-after fine wines for which there is a strong secondary market and is calculated monthly. As of June 2011, the index was composed of 95.0% of red Bordeaux, to 2.0% of Champagne, to 1.7% of red Burgundy wine, to 0.9% of white Bordeaux, to 0.3% of red Italian wine and to 0.1% of red Rhone wine.
• London Wine Competition (LWC) Announces The Top Wines Of 2022 - "The wines are rated across three main criteria: quality, value and packaging. To win a medal, wines must score a top rating in each of the three categories, although the score for quality is given disproportionate weight."
• London Wine Week - arranged by DrinkUp.London. More than 125 venues across London offering wine flights, paired menus, special deals on corkage and a variety of events.
• Lorenzi Milano - since 1929. "Bottle openers and corkscrews of high precision and differentiated mechanisms, with handles and details in deer horn, mother of pearl, bamboo, zebu, antelope and warthog skin. Sets complete in every detail for professional wine tasting, placed in leather cases. Champagne travels in calfskin boxes complete with flutes and coolers. A theory of items, ideal gifts for professionals or amateurs, that add value to the ritual. And there is even a Lorenzi Milano travel kit for a clientele of sophisticated happy few, that helps keep the wine cool."
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• Louis Vuitton Wine Case 1 Bottle - 13.0 × 4.7 × 13.4 inches. Customizable exterior with alligator skin.
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• Louis Vuitton Wine Travel Case - the specially commissioned wine travel case was showcased at Vinexpo in Bordeaux this week, to mark the French winemaker’s 125th anniversary.
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• Luis Negri - portable small leather wine storage.
• Luxury Investments Around the World Compared - infographic - "Do you enjoy the finer things in life? For many of the world’s wealthy individuals, acquiring luxury goods such as art, fine wine, and watches is a passion. Unlike traditional investments in financial assets, luxury goods can be difficult to value if one does not have an appreciation for their form. A rare painting, for example, does not generate cash flows, meaning its value is truly in the eye of the beholder. To gain some insight into the market for luxury goods, this infographic takes data from Knight Frank’s 2021 Wealth Report to compare the preferences of nine global regions."
• Luxury Vineyard Homes & Wineries for Sale - Christie's International Real Estate - "Owning a vineyard is more than a lifestyle or a business, it's a labor of love, a daily encounter with the earth and the elements."
• LUZZO BESPOKE - bottle holder. Polished aluminium bottle holder.
• MAKE SCENTS OF WINE - "The World's Ultimate Wine Education Kit." (Le Nez du Vin).
• MARANGONI EFFECT - "tears of wine." (Le Nez du Vin).
• MASTER OF WINE - since 1955. Qualification (not an academic degree) issued by The Institute of Masters of Wine in the United Kingdom. The MW qualification is generally regarded in the wine industry as one of the highest standards of professional knowledge.
• Merlot Vs Pinot Noir: 8 Key Differences & Similarities - "Merlot wine is soft, medium-bodied, with low tannin and acidity. It has charming plum and pomegranate with red fruit and earthy flavors. Pinot Noir is the smoothest red wine with a velvety texture and raspberry and plum flavors. It also seduces you with strawberry and red cherry aromas."
• MICHEL ROLLAND - influential Bordeaux-based oenologist, with hundreds of clients across 13 countries and influencing wine style around the world.
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• MileŞtii Mici Golden Collection - in August, 2005, it was registered in the Guinness World Records for being the biggest Wine Collection in the world. It contains over two millions bottles of wine highly appreciated by the winemakers from all over the world.
• MIS EN BOUTEILLE - French phrase meaning “bottled.” Used as an adjective to describe where a wine is bottled i.e (au Château) means "bottled at the estate", (à la Propriété) means "bottled at the property" and (dans nos Chais) means "bottled in our cellars".
• Mix Red Wine With Coca-Cola. Seriously - "How to make a Txerry Kalimotxo (Cherry Calimocho), an equal-parts wine cocktail that pairs well with an outdoor movie—or any summer evening on a lawn."
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• Moleskine Wine Journal - "Your ideal wine cellar on paper."
• MONDOVINO - 2004 documentary film on the impact of globalization on the world's different wine regions.
• More means less: why a magnum of wine can be ideal for weeknights - "When drinking a single glass at a time, wine professionals suggest bigger bottles may stay better for longer."
• Mouton Rothschild: The Museum of Wine in Art - Amazon.com.
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• MULHOLLAND - luxury leather wine carriers and cases.
• Museum of wine in art - at Château Mouton Rothschild boasts one of the world’s finest collections of wine-related wonders.
• Myths & facts about treating a hangover - "Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There are certainly a lot of so-called hangover cures, some dating back centuries."
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• N'Damus London - since 2006. "Champagne & Wine Holders." Handmade leather bottle holders offers a safe and stylish way to carry champagne and wine to dinner or as a luxury dinner gift.
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• Napa Valley Wine Train - "Explore Napa Valley by Rail." The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most distinctive Napa restaurants, offering an authentic, memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multiple course meals, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored vintage rail cars.
• Natural Wine Movement Finds a lively Hub in Copenhagen - The New York Times.
• No amount of alcohol is good for the heart, new report says, but critics disagree on science - "In a bold move, the World Health Federation released a policy brief Thursday saying that no amount of alcohol is good for the heart."
• Noble Rot - (French: pourriture noble; German: Edelfäule; Italian: Muffa nobile; Hungarian: Aszúsodás) is the beneficial form of a grey fungus, Botrytis cinerea, affecting wine grapes.
• Notable Master Sommeliers - Wikipedia.
• Now is not the time to get blind drunk. But tipsy? Yes please - "Tipsy captures the brightening of spirits, the loosening of the tongue, the easy laughs."
• OENOLOGY - Wikipedia.
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• One Wine Glass to Rule Them All - The New York Times.
• OPUS ONE WINERY - founded in 1978 as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Orange wine is the new rosÉ - New York Post.
• Paris: The secret vineyard in the middle of Paris where the wine has ‘an air of mystery’ - "The vineyards of Paris were lost centuries ago. One survives hidden in the heart of the city. The Clos Montmartre vineyard is tucked away in the center of Paris, the last remnant of an ancient wine-making region."
• PERSONAL WINE - established in 2001. Deliver prize winning wines and products personally labeled with the clients required messages, logos or graphics.
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• PHILIP STEIN - wine wands.
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• Picnic Time Mesavino Portable Wine and Snack Table - Amazon.com.
• Pinard - French term for wine (particularly red wine), popularized as the label for the ration of wine issued to French troops during the First World War.
• Plonk - non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for wine. The term can often be used to indicate that a particular social gathering is not a fancy affair.
• President Trump Hints at His Next Trade War Target: French Wine - TIME Magazine.
• price of wine is dropping fast - "Break out the tumblers. The price of wine is dropping fast."
• Prosecco no longer considered a luxury, experts say - The Telegraph.
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• Puiforcat OrfÈvre-Sommelier - since 1820. "The House of Puiforcat has a knack for organizing remarkable encounters. To tackle the art of enjoying wine, the Maison brought together Lombardy native Enrico Bernardo, 2004 'World's Best Sommelier,' and London-based designer Michael Anastassiades, champion of minimalist elegance. In addition to this unprecedented glass, the different pieces making up the Puiforcat Orfèvre-Sommelier collection strive to meet the every need of wine lovers: decanter, champagne bucket, wine bucket and bottle holder." 11 pieces.
• Raise your glass to America’s magic valley - The Telegraph.
• Ranked: World's Biggest Wine Producers by Country - "Wine production has stayed relatively stable for the last decade but climate change is coming for this industry as well."
• Rare Wine Invest - "Scandinavia's largest provider of investment wine since 2012." Wine is a solid alternative investment as it combines a stable return with low risk. Wine constitutes a solid base in every sound investment portfolio because investments in wine perform better in times of crisis than other investments. We have provided portfolio advice and sold investment wine to investors in Denmark and abroad, including Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Greece, The United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, etc. since 2012. RareWine Invest administers and stores wine worth over EUR 40 million on behalf of almost 700 investors.
• RAVENSCROFT - "The Leader in Handmade Lead-free Crystal for Fine Wines and Spirits."
• RAVENSCROFT DECANTER COLLECTION
• Red wine, cheese & chocolate: Key to weight loss - Daily Mail.
• Red-wine headache explained & it is not about volume - "US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol."
• Red Wine Lost Its Health Halo - "For a glorious decade or two, the drink was lauded as good for the heart. What happened?"
• Rehoboam - a wine bottle, used especially for champagne, holding the equivalent of six normal bottles or 4.8 liters (5 quarts, approximately 156 ounces).
• Report Suggests That Bordeaux & Burgundy Losing Their Cachet As The World’s Finest Wines - "Back in 1855 a group of Bordeaux merchants at an Exhibition in Paris decided to make some sense of the myriad estate vineyards by classifying them according to which wines consistently sold for the highest prices within the industry. That classification, which ranked wines from premier crus (first growths) to Cinquième crus (fifth growths). Sixty-two among 2,000 vineyards were listed, and, with only a few shufflings over rankings and the addition of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild to the premier crus later on, the top wines have remained the same, still bringing top dollar in the market, along with several great Burdgundies like those from the Romanée-Conti estates. "
• Restaurant wine lists: how to choose a good bottle - The Telegraph.
• RESVERATROL - found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine.
• Resveratrol for the Management of Human Health - "How Far Have We Come? A Systematic Review of Resveratrol Clinical Trials to Highlight Gaps and Opportunities."
• Resveratrol may be natural exercise performance enhancer - ScienceDaily.
• "Retronasal" Wine-Tasting - The Wine Factor Blog.
• Retsina - The 2,000-Year Old Wine Synonymous with Greek Summer - "Retsina is a refreshing Greek wine with a long history dating back to over 2,000 years. The beloved drink is linked to the warm summer months in the country."
• RIBERA DEL DUERO - Wikipedia.
• RIEDEL - established in Bohemia in 1756. "The Wine Glass Company."
• ROBERT PARKER - leading U.S. wine critic with an international influence. His wine ratings on a 100-point scale and his extremely descriptive tasting notes are a major factor in setting the prices for newly-released Bordeaux wines.
• Robert Parker's 100-Point Wines - Wine-Searcher.
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• Rolls-Royce Cocktail Hamper - "One of Fifteen. Our most sociable accessory to date." Expertly handcrafted from aluminium, carbon fibre, walnut and leather, the hamper contains everything needed to create and enjoy your favourite cocktails with friends. You’ll find a selection of the finest cocktail recipes in the Rolls-Royce Cocktail Collection. The collection is made in partnership with two experts from the Dorchester Collection’s London hotels, The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane. Price: £26,000.
• RosÉ on ice? The wine world's new cold war - "Ice cubes are a definite no no, say the experts, but how low should we go before we risk ruining the delicate aromas."
• Rudy Kurniawan and the largest known "Wine" fraud in history - Vanity Fair.
• Scientists reveal the secrets of Ancient Roman wine-making - "Ancient Romans seem to have used local grapes and out-sourced tar pitches while making wine, a new study reveals."
• Second wine - term commonly associated with Bordeaux wine to refer to a second label wine made from cuvée not selected for use in the Grand vin or first label.
• Self-pouring wine machine for sale (just £25,000) - The Telegraph.
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• Shinola - "Exclusive to Shinola, the solid brass corkscrew, an essential tool for the home bar, depicts engraved patterns & sigils which represent inspired ideas & the focus and determination to act upon them."
• Should we obey the seven rules of wine? - The Telegraph.
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• SMATHERS & BRANSON - needlepoint coster sets.
• SodaStream's next trick is turning water into wine - The Verge.
• Sorry, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health - "We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities."
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• SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG - Double Champagne / Wine Bar." Uniquely handcrafted portable bar covered in bridle leather, lined in green bonded leather and complemented with solid brass fittings.
• Tannins - most wines aged in charred oak barrels possess tannins absorbed from the wood. Soils high in clay also contribute to tannins in wine grapes. This concentration gives wine its signature bitterness.
• TASTINGS.COM - offers extensive tasting information.
• The art of drinking Pinot Noir - "It’s called the heartbreak grape, not only because it’s tricky to grow, is picky about its soil, doesn’t like the heat and is so thin-skinned that it’s susceptible to mildew, rot, frost, but also because fine Pinot wine is just so hard to find. All too often it flatters to deceive and just when you’ve found a great one, you try another only to leave cruelly disappointed, suffering from what I term post-Pinot tristesse. Don’t you hear the devil’s laughter?"
• The Art of Winemaking on the Cheap - "Young producers with little money and no vineyards face obstacles in building their businesses, but with maximum effort it can be done."
• THE ARTIST LABELS - from 1946 on a contemporary artist has been commissioned every year to create an original work to illustrate the label of the wine bottles of Château Mouton Rothschild.
• The best hangover cures - The Telegraph.
• The KuvÉe: A Brilliant Gadget That Keeps Swappable Wine Canisters Fresh for a Month - Wired.
• The man who owns 25,000 artworks & 15,000 fine wine bottles - "History's riches: Inside the private collection of a Rothschild heir."
• The New Sobriety - "Everyone’s sober now. Even if ... they drink a little?"
• The Problem With Wine Bottles - "They may be a perfect container for aging wine, but glass bottles contribute enormously to climate change."
• The rise of bring-your-own-booze (in surprisingly high-end restaurants) - The Telegraph.
• The Science Behind the Dreaded Red Wine Headache - "A compound in grape skins called quercetin might disrupt alcohol metabolism, causing some people to get headaches after drinking red wine, a lab study suggests. That pain may stem from a compound called quercetin, which disrupts the body's ability to break down alcohol, scientists have discovered. Quercetin is an antioxidant found in fruit and vegetables, including grape skins, and some people take it as a supplement for its purported health benefits."
• The Unwritten Rules of Bringing Wine to a Restaurant - "Collectors are bringing their wines to restaurants more and more. Here's the etiquette when you do decide to make use of corkage."
• THE WINE CLUB - "Coolest Wine Lounge on the Net."
• This Decanter Aerates Wine in a Flash - The New York Times.
• Thrillist - "Digital Lifestyle for men - Everything worth caring about in drink, food, and travel."
• Top 10 Wines of 2015 - The New York Times.
• Top 20 Wine Exporting Countries in the World - "Wine is gaining huge popularity among millennials and youngsters, owing to its refreshing appeal and low ABV offerings. The rising demand for premium and luxury wines, increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of wine, and growing popularity of wine tourism are some of the key factors driving the growth of the wine market."
• ultimate wine to drink in a heatwave - The Telegraph.
• VEGA SICILIA - official website.
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• VEUVE CLICQUOT REFRIGERATORS BY SMEG - DESIGN & INNOVATION - since 1948. "Smeg launches a new line of colourful fridges in partnership with Veuve Clicquot to celebrate the French Maison's 250th anniversary. 13 years after the first historic collaboration between Smeg and Veuve Clicquot in 2009, the two brands are back with a new special edition partnership to celebrate the first 250 years of the French Maison."
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• VinOair Premier Wine Aerator - "This all-in-one device slips into your bottle and oxygenates your hooch in seconds, bringing out all of the flavors and aromas of a fancy Cabernet."
• Vintage - Wikipedia.
• Vintage technology: Researchers create AI tool with a nose for fraudulent wine - "Machine learning used to analyse compounds in a bottle of wine and trace them back to estate."
• Vintner - Wikipedia.
• ‘Waiter! A bottle of 1975 Warhol please’ - why every great artist has to do a wine label - "Picasso chose a Mouton Rothschild, Yoko Ono a vintage chianti. But why do artists love doing wine labels - and can they enhance the quaff? Our writer enters a world where labels are so prized, drinkers get them as tattoos."
• What it takes to be a competitive wine taster - The Telegraph.
• when to chill - and when not to chill - The Guardian.
• When Wine Tasting Becomes a Party - The New York Times.
• Where to drink in the world's greatest region for wine - The Telegraph.
• Why Ancient Greeks Mixed Wine With Seawater - "Seawater gives the wine a curious salinity which mixes with the sweetness of the grape and produces a delicate taste while at the same time preserving the wine longer."
• Why the humble wine cork is being reinvented - "Prized for the lightweight, elastic bark, cork oaks can also store large amounts of carbon during their long lifetimes. Now there are moves to find new uses for this material."
• Why the ultimate breakfast of champions might just be wine & cheese - "The trend for pairing booze & breakfast seems unusual - and likely to get you sacked. But in certain settings, with certain foods, it starts to make sense."
• Why wines taste increasingly similar - "How climate change is tweaking the taste of wine. Warming, wildfires and unpredictable weather threaten to disrupt the delicate processes that underlie treasured wines, putting the fine distinctions between grapes at risk."
• Why You Should Be Drinking Weird Wines - The New York Times.
• WIENER GEMISCHTER SATZ - the planting of different grape varieties together in one vineyard. At least three white quality wine varieties must be planted together in one vineyard that is listed in the Viennese vineyard register as Wiener Gemischter Satz.
• WINE - Wikipedia.
• WINE ADVICE - "This resource is packed with information and advice, aimed especially at the beginner."
• WINE AND FOOD WEEK
• WINE AROMAS - "The World's Ultimate Wine Education Kit." Official United States "Le Nez Du Vin" Distributor. Wine aroma identification kit created by French wine expert Jean Lenoir in 1981.
• Wine bottle sizes - Wikipedia.
• WINE BUSINESS - home page for the wine industry.
• WINE CASK - offers tasting notes on current wines and sneak previews of yet-to-be-released bottles.
• WINE CHAP - since 2009. "Offers portfolio consultancy, unique tastings and tours globally for private and corporate clients, as well as news, views and wine list reviews."
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• Wine Cloth Company - "High quality table cloths manufactured Georg Jensen Damask with very detailed and beautiful maps of your favorite wine regions."
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• WINE DINNERS AT CLARIDGE'S - "Following the success of our 2013 wine dinners programme, we have again invited some of the world’s finest wineries back to Claridge’s along with some exciting new ones of course. The upcoming 2014 programme of exquisite wine dinners offers elegant wines and delectable cuisine - the result of an inspired collaboration between our Sommelier, Charles Segond, and our Executive Chef, Martyn Nail."
• WINE DOCTOR - independent opinion on wine.
• WINE EXCHANGE - "Building brands worldwide." Links to the latest breaking news from the wine industry's finest editorial sources.
• WINE FEATURES
• WINE FESTIVALS - Wikipedia.
• Wine From Prehistoric Georgia With an 8,000-Year-Old Vintage - The New York Times.
• wine gadget sommeliers say can make your £10 bottle taste better - "When a British inventor first built his homemade oxygen pump it turned his reds brown. Now it’s won over independent experts - but does our wine columnist agree?"
• WINE GLOSSARY - Wine Spectator.
• WINE GUIDES
• WINE HARDWARE - "You've Got The Wine, We've Got The Hardware."
• WINE INSTITUTE - the voice for California wine representing more than 1,000 wineries and affiliated businesses.
• WINE LABEL - important sources of information for consumers since they tell the type and origin of the wine.
• WINE LOVERS PAGE - the oldest, largest and most popular independent wine-appreciation. Notes on more than 80,000 wines.
• WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB
• Wine-related events - Wikipedia.
• WINE RESOURCES
• WINE REVIEWS
• WINE SCORES
• WINE SEARCHER - the world's number one search engine of wine stores, winery, and wine auction, price lists and catalogues.
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• WINE TASTE & AROMA KIT - by Wine Enthusiast.
• WINE TASTING - Wikipedia.
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• Wine Tasting Wheel - "An Essential Wine Education Tool." Wine Aroma Dictionary.
• Wine Terms: A-Z - WineTasteTV.
• wine tourism is booming in 2018 - the best destinations to visit - The Telegraph.

         

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• Wine Wand - "Taste the difference." The Philip Stein Wine Wand is designed to perfect your wine in minutes. The Philip Stein Wine Wand has been created to accelerate the breathing of wine through the use of natural frequencies needed during the aeration process. This process allows your favorite wine to be perfected and ready to drink in only minutes.
• WINEBID.COM - the largest Internet auction for fine and rare wines.
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• winefraud.com - "Authenticate & Educate." The first of its kind due-diligence resource for the wine industry on matters related to wine fraud and the counterfeiting of wine. From the team at Thai Consulting.
• WINEINTRO - basic wine tips, FAQs, information.
• WINEWARE - wine accessories.
• Women should test wine at dinner as they have better palates, study shows - The Telegraph.
• World wine output 2017 set to fall to lowest since 1961: OIV - Reuters.
• World's Best Bordeaux - "The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we've no place to go, drink Bordeaux, drink Bordeaux, drink Bordeaux... The heady blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot - the perfect marriage of black forest fruits, cassis and tannin - are surefire wines for all those festive feasts from glazed ham and spiced cranberry to Christmas pudding."
• World's Best Vineyards 2023: Top 50 - "The worlds best vineyards showcases the prestigious list showcases the worlds best and beautiful vineyards."
• WORLD'S HIGHEST WINE CELLAR - at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower (Toronto, Canada).
• WORLD'S 50 MOST EXPENSIVE WINES - Wine-Searcher.com. "The information on this page was extracted from our database of 4,562,240 wine offers from 23,560 wine store price lists."
• World's most expensive wine tastes like this - "How Hungary produced the 'world's most expensive wine'."
• 'world's smallest vineyard' is selling bottles for $5,000 apiece - but doesn't want you to drink them.
• World's Most Wanted Wines 2024 - "Step aside Burgundy, there's only one region people are seriously searching."
• Your Next Lesson: Pomerol - The New York Times.
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• Zalto - since 2000. "From the first touch, each Zalto glass distinguishes itself from all other glasses. From the perfectly executed balance to the extraordinary design, the achievement of the Denk`Art line are glasses that seem nearly too delicate to hold, and yet they are made for just that. This is glassware that stands at the rarefied point where form meets function. This is art." The non-lead crystal glasses are hand blown and are limited in production. And like other brands' sommelier series, Zalto's stemware features an ultra-thin rim that makes drinking wine a pleasure.
• Zalto at EuroCave UK - "Zalto make glassware of the highest quality. A small range of beautiful handmade products deliver the wine superbly. Discover the Zalto glassware range adapted to all kinds of drinks. Glasses can be ordered through EuroCave UK."

10 Best Champagnes

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• Champagne Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1999 Brut
• Champagne Henriot CuvÉe des Enchanteleurs 1995 Brut
• Champagne Perrier-JouËt Fleur de Champagne 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs
• Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1998 Brut Vintage
• Champagne Henri Giraud CuvÉe Fut de Chene 2000 Ay Grand Cru
• Champagne Krug Clos du Mesnil 1996 Brut Blanc de Blancs
• Dom Ruinart Champagne 1998 Brut
• Champagne MoËt & Chandon 2000 Dom PÉrignon
• Champagne Pol Roger Extra CuvÉe de Reserve 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs
• Champagne Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1998 Brut

10 Most Expensive Wines

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• #1: Henri Jayer Richebourg Grand Cru, CÔte de Nuits, France - US$15,306~US$27,184.
• #2: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti RomanÉe-Conti Grand Cru, CÔte de Nuits, France - US$13,078~US$55,895.
• #3: Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux, Vosne-RomanÉe Premier Cru, France - US$7,359~US$20,062.
• #4: Egon MÜller-Scharzhof Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Mosel, Germany - US$6,825~US$14,435.
• #5: Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru, CÔte de Beaune, France - US$5,923~US$9,597.
• #6: Joh. Jos. PrÜm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Mosel, Germany - US$5,701~US$15,756.
• #7: Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru, CÔte de Nuits, France - US$5,229~US$34,472.
• #8: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru, CÔte de Beaune, France - US$4,810~US$13,700.
• #9: Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru, CÔte de Nuits, France - US$4,674~US$11,189.
• #10: Georges et Henri Jayer EchÉzeaux Grand Cru, CÔte de Nuits, France - US$3,587~US$12,073.

Champagnes, Champagne Houses & Champagne Resources

• 5 things you should know about the champagne you'll drink tonight - The Verge.
• 8 Ways You're Probably Drinking Champagne Wrong - TIME Magazine.
• 9 Of The Best Champagne Cocktails To Serve This Holiday Season - Forbes.
• 
• 1907 Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne GoÛt AmÉricain Baltic Wreck JÖnkÖping - Wikipedia.
• A wine-lover’s guide to Champagne - The Telegraph.
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• Alessi - wine coolers & ice buckets.
• Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt To Start New Champagne Partnership - "Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are beginning a new business partnership to start producing rosé champagne. It’s an extension of their successful Miraval rosé wine label in Provence."
• Aristocrat takes legal action as former erotic film star promotes champagne brand founded by his forefathers - The Telegraph.
• Artemest - "Bar Cabinets & Cool Accessories for the Connoisseur." A selection of stylish bar cabinets manufactured by some of the most talented cabinet makers in Italy and accessories any connoisseur would fall for - crystal whisky bottles, silver ice buckets and champagne holders, and exquisite decanters in Murano glass.
• 
• Avenue de Champagne - famous street located in Épernay, the 'Capital of champagne', in the Champagne-Ardenne Région of France. Its name derives from the presence of many leading champagne producers such as Moët et Chandon, Mercier and De Castellane. Residents say that this avenue is the most expensive in the world, more so than the Champs-Élysées in Paris, because of the millions of bottles of champagne stored in the kilometres of chalk cellars beneath it.
• 
• BACCARAT - champagne flutes & buckets.
• BACCARAT CHAMPAGNE COOLER - Sybarites.
• Balthazar - 12-litre champagne or wine bottle.
• Best Value Champagnes for 2024 - "Often associated with the finer things in life, these 10 Champagnes prove you can have all that without straying into ruin."
• BLIND WINE TASTE TESTING - in marketing, a Blind Taste Test is often used as a tool for companies to compare their brand to another brand. To ensure impartial judgment of a wine, it should be served blind - that is, without the taster(s) having seen the label or bottle shape.
• BOTTLED & BOXED - "Champagne delivery next day in the U.K. Worldwide in 2 to 3 days."
• 
• Carrs Silver - "Premium English silverware hand-crafted at our factory in Sheffield. Family run since 1977, specialising in gifts, homeware and cutlery." Sterling Silver Swizzle Stick.
• CHAMPAGNE - Wikipedia.
• Champagne bubbles: the science - "As you uncork that bottle and raise your glass, take time to toast physics and chemistry along with the New Year. The complex science in your glass of champagne. A flute or coupe filled with a sparkling wine has become the very essence of celebration, but there is more going on with the bubbles than you might think."
• Champagne Cheat Sheet - The New York Times.
• Champagne In Crisis Talks - Grapes Might Be Destroyed Due To Poor Sales - "Champagne producers have been hit hard by the pandemic–fewer people are able to celebrate occasions and come together in groups where champagne is traditionally drunk. A crisis meeting has been called for August 18th, where decisions will have to be made about whether to destroy excess grapes or sell them to make hand sanitizer–both of which would have been unthinkable one year ago."
• Champagne in space: High-tech bottle gets test flight - "Future space tourists may be sipping champagne in orbit if a uniquely designed twin-chambered bottle with 'egg cup' glasses proves a success."
• Champagne on the Rocks? It’s This Summer’s Drink - The New York Times.
• CHAMPAGNE PRODUCERS - Wikipedia.
• 
• Champagne Room - at The Connaught hotel, Mayfair, London, U.K. "A hidden gem, at the heart of the hotel, the Champagne Room is a beautiful yet intimate place, perfect for drinks for two or a party of 25. Choose from a selection of eight prestige champagnes, fine wines and rare spirits."
• CHAMPAGNE SERVING - "On the Losses of Dissolved CO₂ during Champagne Serving." Rules for pouring champagne correctly.
• Charles Heidsieck celebrates 150th anniversary with the Collection Crayères auction at Christie's - The Telegraph.
• ComitÉ Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne | CIVC - since 1941. "Champagne Only Comes From Champagne, France." Organisation grouping the actors of the Champagne production and trade - growers, cooperatives and merchants - under the direction of the government.
• CUVÉE - Wikipedia.
• CUVÉE CHAMPAGNE - eHow.
• 
• Dom PÉrignon RosÉ 1959 Vintage - reaches a record price of US$84,700 at a historic rare champagne auction in New York.
• EPERNAY - "Pays de Champagne." Official website.
• FINE Champagne Magazine - the first champagne magazine in the world.
• 
• FOUET - (also in French: moser, mosser, batteur, agitateur or moussoir. English: swizzle stick). A slender (gold) tube from which retractable spines emerge in a whisk-broom effect which can eliminate the carbonated effect from the wine, when briskly agitated in the glass.
• French champagne industry group fumes over new Russian law - "The law, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, requires all foreign producers of sparkling wine to describe their product as such on the back of the bottle - though not on the front - while makers of Russian 'shampanskoye' may continue to use that term alone."
• Glass of Bubbly - since 2011. "Champagne & Sparkling Wine news, views & expert advice website and Global Magazine."
• Harvesting Grapes in France, With Champagne as Reward - The New York Times.
• 
• Henry Tuke - Damascus Steel & Sterling Silver Champange Sabre: £20,000.
• Here's Why You Should Think Twice Before Refrigerating Your Champagne - HuffPost Life.
• HISTORY OF CHAMPAGNE - Wikipedia.
• JEROBOAM - a wine bottle holding the equivalent of four normal bottles (approximately 104 ounces). Also called: double-magnum.
• KATHARINE POOLEY - champagne buckets.
• 
• KRUG PICNIC TRUNK - by Pinel & Pinel.
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• LAGUIOLE Champagne Saber
• 
• Linley - Somerset Champagne Swizzlestick.
• List of Champagne houses - Wikipedia
• 
• Louis Vuitton Champagne Case Monogram - "Celebrates the Maison’s art de vivre. A functional layout fuses with creativity to create an elegant and noble case."
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• Louis Vuitton X Dom Perignon Limited Edition Champagne Carrier - price: US$1,780. Collector's item. Limited numbers of 1,000 pieces were manufactured in year 2000.
• Meet Madame Clicquot: the trail blazing widow who changed the face of champagne - The Telegraph.
• Most Expensive Champagnes in the World - Forbes.
• 
• Nebuchadnezzar - "15 Litres of Champagne and are equal to 20 Standard Champagne Bottles."
• Never put your champagne in the fridge - The Telegraph.
• 
• PHILIP STEIN - wine wands.
• Plunge Champagne in ice bucket for 40 minutes to create the perfect cork 'pop' - The Telegraph.
• PRESTIGE CUVÉE - "A Guide to Deluxe Champagne." The Cult of Champagne. Gayot.
• Prosecco no longer considered a luxury, experts say - The Telegraph.
• Rehoboam - a wine bottle, used especially for champagne, holding the equivalent of six normal bottles or 4.8 liters (5 quarts, approximately 156 ounces).
• SABRAGE - technique for opening a Champagne bottle with a saber, used for ceremonial occasions. The wielder slides the saber along the body of the bottle to break the entire neck away, leaving only the base of the bottle, open and ready to pour.
• Shampanskoye: French champagne industry in a fizz over Russian law - "Non-Russian producers now required to mark their bottles as sparkling wine. If anything is guaranteed to get French wine producers in a fizz, it is the suggestion that champagne can be made anywhere outside the Champagne region in France. As a protected appellation, the term is jealously guarded and legally defended. As the Champagne committee’s website clearly states: 'Champagne only comes from Champagne'."
• 
• SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG - "Sip of Gold." Champagne goblet is a combination of wafer-thin porcelain and the finest precious metal.
• SodaStream’s new concentrate lets you mix your own champagne - engadget.
• SPARKLING WINE - Wikipedia.
• Supermarkets' own-brand champagne beats French houses in Which? test - "Morrisons’ Adrien Chopin Brut tops list followed by Waitrose’s Brut, while Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot trail."
• 
• SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG - Double Champagne / Wine Bar." Uniquely handcrafted portable bar covered in bridle leather, lined in green bonded leather and complemented with solid brass fittings.
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• The Champagne Key - "The $100,000 Solid Gold Champagne Opener." Transforms the opening of a champagne bottle, from an art, into a science. A precision tool, that incorporates patented technology, specifically designed to allow the cork to be used as an easily controlled valve, for a perfect open every time.
• The Finest Bubble - "Prestige Champagnes & English Sparkling Wines." Same day Champagne delivery.
• 
• The White Company London - since 1993. "Everything you need for stylish living - mainly in white." It’s easy to raise a glass with this elegant new champagne flute. Made from quality crystal, it’s just the thing to celebrate in style. Just add something sparkly.
• THE WORLD'S MOST COVETED CHAMPAGNES - Forbes.
• The Year of Champagnes You’ve Never Heard Of - The New York Times.
• 
• Varga Art Crystal - handcrafted in Budapest Hungary by master glass Artisans. Champagne buckets.
• Vintage - Wikipedia.
• Vintage Champagne - Decanter.
• Why France's champagne buble has burst - "France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic. It's been an exceptional year in Champagne."
• Wine bottle sizes - Wikipedia.
• 
• Winston Churchill drank 42,000 bottles of champagne Between 1908 & 1965 - 1,411 QI Facts To Knock You Sideways.
• Why Do We Celebrate with Champagne? - LiveScience.
• world bought more champagne than ever 2021 - "Champagne houses are celebrating after sales and exports set new records last year even as pandemic lockdowns forced many bars and restaurants to close. Comité Champagne, a trade association representing more than 16,000 winegrowers and 320 Champagne houses, said Wednesday that France exported a record 180 million bottles of bubbly in 2021, an increase of 38% over the previous year. Global sales of champagne also hit a record €5.5 billion ($6.2 billion)."
• World’s Best Champagne - According To The Experts - Forbes.

Champagne Brands & Champagne Houses: A-Z

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• A. Desmoulins - founded in 1908.
• A. Soutiran - founded in 1990.
• 
• Ace of Spades - by Armand de Brignac. "Rated No. 1 Champagne in the World." Non-vintage Champagne brand produced by Champagne Cattier, and sold in opaque metallic bottles.
• Alfred Gratien - founded in 1864.
• 
• Alfred Rothschild et Cie
• AndrÉ Clouet - founded in 1741.
• AR Lenoble - founded in 1920.
• 
• ARMAND DE BRIGNAC - "Rated No. 1 Champagne in the World." Non-vintage Champagne brand produced by Champagne Cattier, and sold in opaque metallic bottles. The brand's first bottling, Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, is identifiable by its distinctive gold bottle with pewter Ace of Spades labels. Like much Champagne, the Brut Gold cuvée is a blend of the grape varieties Pinot noir, Pinot meunier and Chardonnay, making use of only Premier Cru and Grand Cru-rated grapes. Two other cuvées, a Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) were released in 2008. In November 2009, FINE Champagne Magazine published the results of a blind tasting of 1,000 champagne brands, with Armand de Brignac the top finisher.
• AYALA - founded in 1860.

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• BAUDRY
• Bertrand Devavry - since 1946.
• Besserat de Bellefon - founded in 1843.
• BILLECART-SALMON - founded in 1818.
• Bochet-Lemoine
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• BoËrl & Kroff - since 1995. Bottled only in magnums.
• BOIZEL - founded in 1834.
• 
• BOLLINGER - founded in 1829. James Bond's favorites: RD and La Grande Année.
• BOLLINGER 002 for 007 - limited edition of 30,000 bottles of La Grande Année 2002 James Bond special edition for the 007 film Skyfall.
• BRICE - founded in 1994. "La Passion des grands Terroirs."
• BRUNO PAILLARD - founded in 1981.

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• CAMILLE SAVÈS - founded in 1894.
• Canard-DuchÊne - founded in 1868.
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• Carbon - "F1 Official Champagne. Wherever Carbon goes, exciting things happen. From festivals to performances, backstage to tastings, debates to digressions, it sparks deeply human experiences."
• Castelnau - founded in 1916.
• Cattier - founded in 1918.
• 
• Champagne Barons de Rothschild - created in 2003 by three extensions of the Rothschild family. The house style is focused on Chardonnay-predominant cuvées produced from the some of the top crus in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.
• Champagne Barons de Rothschild RÉserve Ritz Paris Brut
• CHAMPAGNE CUVEÉ BILLIONAIRES ROW BRUT ROSE GRAND CRU
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• Champagne Diebolt-Vallois - "Jacques Diebolt has been making Champagne at Diebolt-Vallois since 1959. The winery and vineyards are based in the village of Cramant, although he also has vineyards in some of the top spots in the villages of Chouilly, Cuis and Epernay. This is one of the top artisanal, family run estates in all of the Côtes des Blanc region of Champagne."
• Champagne Marguet
• Champagne SÉcygnÉ
• Chanoine FrÈres - founded in 1730.
• CHARLEMAGNE - founded in 1892.
• Charles de Cazanove - founded in 1811.
• Charles Dufour - Champagne Bulles de Comptoir.
• Charles Heidsieck - founded in 1851.
• Charles Lafitte - founded in 1848.
• Charles Mignon - founded in 1995.
• Christophe Mignon - "In these vintages 100% Meunier, we claim to realise the full potential of this often disparaged grape variety."
• Comtes de Dampierre - founded in 1880.
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• Comte de Mazeray - since 2005.
• 
• CRISTAL - the brand name of a Champagne produced by Louis Roederer. Created in 1876 for Alexander II, tsar of Russia. Cristal has a flat-bottomed clear, "crystal" bottle, anti-UV cellophane wrapper, and gold label. Due to its high price and status, it is considered a Veblen good.
• Cristian Senez - founded in 1973.
• Cuperly - founded in 1845.
• CuvÉe Carbon

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• Dampierre - founded in 1880.
• De Castellane - founded in 1895.
• de Cazanove - founded in 1811.
• De Sousa
• De Telmont - founded in 1912.
• De Venoge - founded in 1837.
• DELAMOTTE - founded in 1760.
• DELBECK - founded in 1832.
• Deregard Massing Avize - founded in 1936.
• Desmoulins - founded in 1908.
• DEUTZ - founded in 1838.
• DIEBOLT-VALLOIS
• 
• DOM PÉRIGNON - "Sir, I have given you twenty-six bottles of the best wine in the world." - the monk Dom Pierre PÉrignon wrote those words on September 29, 1694.
• Dosnon & Lepage - founded in 2007.
• DRAPPIER - founded in 1808.
• DUVAL-LEROY - founded in 1859.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• EugÈne Ralle - founded in 1925.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• Fleury - founded in 1895. "Biodynamique depuis 1989."
• Francis Orban - founded in 1929.
• Frerejean FrerÊs - founded in 1778.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• Gardet - founded in 1895.
• Gauthier - founded in 1858.
• G.H. Martel - founded in 1869.
• G.H. MUMM - founded in 1827.
• GONET - founded in 1893.
• GOSSET - founded in 1584.
• 
• GOÛT DE DIAMANTS - "A Trbute To Luxury." Goût de Diamants is a handmade luxury champagne from a family run estate in the beautiful village of Oger, France, made with 100% rated Grand Cru grapes. "Taste of Diamonds" - the world’s most expensive champagne - houses a real diamond right on the face of the bottle. Price tag: US$1.8 million.
• Gueusquin - founded in 1994.
• GUY CHARLEMAGNE - founded in 1892.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE - founded in 1785. Owned by the Vranken company.
• HENRI ABELÉ - founded in 1757.
• 
• HENRI GIRAUD - founded in 1975. "This may be the finest Champagne house virtually no one has ever heard of." - Robert Parker.
• HENRIOT - founded in 1808.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• Irroy - founded in 1820.
• Ivernel - founded in 1963.

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• J. De Telmont - founded in 1912.
• J. Lemoine
• 
• JACQUES SELOSSE - founded in 1960.
• JACQUESSON - founded in 1798.
• Jacquinot & Fils - founded in 1947.
• Jeeper - founded in 1949.
• Joseph Perrier - founded in 1825.
• JUGLAR - defunct Champagne house in 1829 merged into Jacquesson.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• 
• KRUG - founded in 1843. Since summer 2011, all bottles of Krug Champagne feature a KRUG ID located on the left-hand side of the back label. For Krug Grande Cuvées, the KRUG ID reveals the oldest and youngest wines that went into the making of the bottle, as well as the details and challenges of that particular season.
• Champagne Krug - Wikipedia.

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• Lallier - founded in 1966.
• LANSON - founded in 1760.
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• LAURENT-PERRIER - founded in 1812.
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• Laurent-Perrier Grand SiÈcle
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• Le Chemin du Roi - founded in 2018. "This gleaming and vibrant pink Champagne illuminates The King’s Path. Chemin du Roi Rosé is made from grapes grown in some of the finest vineyards in Champagne. Aged for over 4 years on it's lees to create a crisp and smooth Champagne, notes of strawberries, and black currants shine on the palate."
• LEGRAS - founded in 1808.
• Lemoine - founded in 1857.
• LENÔTRE
• Leon Launois
• Lombard & Cie. - founded in 1925.
• Louis de Sacy - founded in 1967.
• Louis Massing - founded in 1936.
• Louis Perdrier
• 
• LOUIS ROEDERER - founded in 1776.
• Louis Tollet
• L&S Cheurlin
• LUXOR - by Bellorr.

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• MAILLY
• Maison Burtin - founded in 1843.
• MANDOIS - since 1735.
• Mansard
• Mansard Baillet
• Marie Stuart - founded in 1867.
• MAXIM'S DE PARIS
• MERCIER - founded in 1858.
• Meunier & Cie - founded in 1894.
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• MOËT & CHANDON - founded in 1743. Napoleon's favorite champagne house.
• MOËT ICE IMPÉRIAL - the world’s first ever champagne specifically created to be enjoyed on Ice.
• Montaudon - founded in 1891.
• MOUTARD - founded in 1927.
• Moutard-Diligent - founded in 1927.
• MUMM - founded in 1827.

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• 
• NICOLAS FEUILLATTE - founded in 1972.
• Nicolas Gueusquin - founded in 1994.

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• Patrick Soutiran
• Paul Goerg - founded in 1950.
• PERRIER-JOUËT - founded in 1811.
• PHILIPPONNAT - founded in 1522.
• Pierre Arnould - founded in 1955.
• Pierre Mignon - founded in 1970.
• PIERRE PETERS - founded in 1839.
• PIPER-HEIDSIECK - founded in 1785.
• 
• POL ROGER - founded in 1849. The house's prestige label is the vintage Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill is quoted as saying of his favourite tipple "In victory, deserve it. In defeat, need it!".
• CuvÉe Sir Winston Churchill - since 1975.
• POMMERY - founded in 1836. Owned by the Vranken company.

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• RenÉ-James Lallier - founded in 1966.
• Richard Cheurlin
• Roger Brun - founded in 1898.
• RUINART - founded in 1729.

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• SALON
• Senez - founded in 1973.
• Soutiran - founded in 1969.

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• TAITTINGER - founded in 1734.
• THE WOLSELEY
• ThiÉnot - founded in 1985.
• Tour d'Argent - Grand Cru. "For us, excellence consists in the constant search for balance between vinosity, integrity and elegance."

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• Veuve Cheurlin - founded in 1919.
• VEUVE CLICQUOT - founded in 1772.
• VILMART & CO. - founded in 1890.
• VRANKEN POMMERY - founded in 1976.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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• WHITE SEAL - by Moët & Chandon.
• WOLSELEY CHAMPAGNE - blanc de blancs. Produced by Delamotte for the famous Piccadilly London restaurant The Wolseley.

French Wines

Red

White

CÔTES de PROVENCE

Red

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Bordeaux	Burgundy	Châteauneuf-du-Pape
MÉdoc Classification 1855

Bordeaux

Premier Grand Cru ClassÉ (A)

Saint-Émilion

• BORDEAUX WINE - Wikipedia.
• BORDEAUX WINE REGIONS - Wikipedia.
• BORDEAUX WINE GUIDE - Terroir-France.
• CLASSIFICATION OF SAINT-ÉMILION WINE 1955 & 2006 - Wikipedia.
• CRU BOURGEOIS - Wikipedia.
• French court rejects plea from luxury wine label to stop cheap blends being sold under 'Petrus' name - The Telegraph.
• OFFICIAL BORDEAUX CLASSIFICATIONS - Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB).
• OFFICIAL BORDEAUX WINE WEBSITE - Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB).
• OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION OF 1855 - Wikipedia.
• POMEROL - Wikipedia.
• SAINT-ÉMILION - Wikipedia.

Premier Grand Cru Classé (A)

• CHÂTEAU AUSONE - official site.
• CHÂTEAU AUSONE - Wikipedia.
• CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC - official site.
• CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC - Wikipedia.

Saint-Émilion

• JURISDICTION OF SAINT-EMILION - UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
• CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS - Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion '82.
• CHÂTEAU ROL VALENTIN - Appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
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• LE PIN - Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol. The unusually small estate is located on the Right Bank of France’s Gironde estuary in the commune of Pomerol in the hamlet of Catusseau, and its wine is frequently one of the world's most expensive red wines.
• 
• Pétrus Pomerol - Bordeaux wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation near its eastern border to Saint-Émilion. A small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres), it produces a limited production red wine entirely from Merlot grapes since the end of 2010 and produces no second wine. Although the wines of Pomerol have never been classified, Petrus is widely regarded as the outstanding wine of the appellation, and leads a duo of Pomerol estates of extreme prices, along with Le Pin, that in the modern era are consistently among the world's most expensive wines.

Burgundy

• BOURGOGNES - "The official Bourgogne wine website & wines guide."
• BURGUNDY-REPORT - the region, its wines: the people, the place and their wines.
• BURGUNDY WINE - Wikipedia.
• BURGUNDY WINE GUIDE - Winedoctor.
• List of Burgundy Grand Crus - Wikipedia.
• THE OFFICIAL BURGUNDY WINES WEBSITE
• CHÂTEAU BEAUNE PREMIER
• CHÂTEAU CHAMBERTIN
• CHÂTEAU CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN
• CHÂTEAU CLOS DE ROCHE
• CHÂTEAU CLOS DE VOUGEOT
• CHÂTEAU CORTON
• CHÂTEAU GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
• CHÂTEAU GRANDS-ECHÉZEAUX
• CHÂTEAU LA TÂCHE
• CHÂTEAU MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN
• CHÂTEAU MUSIGNY
• CHÂTEAU MUSIGNY VIEILLES VIGNES
• CHÂTEAU ROMANÉE-SAINT-VIVANT
• Domaine de la RomanÉe-Conti
• 
• RICHEBOURG
• RomanÉe-Conti

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

• CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE - Wikipedia.
• CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE AOC - Wikipedia.
• CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL

The Médoc Classification of 1855 (Les Grands Crus Classés en 1855):

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Premiers Crus:	DeuxiÈmes Crus	TroisiÈmes Crus
QuatriÈmes Crus	CinquiÈmes Crus

Premiers Crus

• CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION
• CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD
• CHÂTEAU LATOUR
• CHÂTEAU MARGAUX
• CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD

Deuxièmes Crus

• CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC
• CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL
• CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU
• CHÂTEAU DURFORT-VIVENS
• CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE
• CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-BARTON
• CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS CASES
• CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-POYFERRÉ
• CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES
• CHÂTEAU MONTROSE
• CHÂTEAU PICHON-LALANDE
• CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON
• CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-GASSIES
• CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA

Troisièmes Crus

• CHÂTEAU BOYD-CANTENAC
• CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR
• CHÂTEAU CANTENAC-BROWN
• CHÂTEAU D'ISSAN
• CHÂTEAU DESMIRAIL
• CHÂTEAU FERRIÈRE
• CHÂTEAU GISCOURS
• CHÂTEAU KIRWAN
• CHÂTEAU LA LAGUNE
• CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE
• CHÂTEAU LANGOA BARTON
• CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY
• CHÂTEAU MARQUIS D'ALESME BECKER
• CHÂTEAU PALMER

Quatrièmes Crus

• CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE
• CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU
• CHÂTEAU DUHART-MILON-ROTHSCHILD
• CHÂTEAU LA TOUR CARNET
• CHÂTEAU LAFON-ROCHET
• CHÂTEAU MARQUIS DE TERME
• CHÂTEAU POUGET
• CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE
• CHÂTEAU SAINT-PIERRE
• CHÂTEAU TALBOT

Cinquièmes Crus

• CHÂTEAU BATAILLEY
• CHÂTEAU BELGRAVE
• CHÂTEAU CANTEMERLE
• CHÂTEAU CLERC-MILON
• CHÂTEAU COS LABORY
• CHÂTEAU CROIZET BAGES
• CHÂTEAU D'ARMAILHAC
• CHÂTEAU DAUZAC
• CHÂTEAU DE CAMENSAC
• CHÂTEAU DU TERTRE
• CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-DUCASSE
• CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE
• CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAGES-LIBÉRAL
• CHÂTEAU HAUT-BATAILLEY
• CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES
• CHÂTEAU LYNCH-MOUSSAS
• CHÂTEAU PÉDESCLAUX
• CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET

White Wines

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Premier Cru SupÉrieur	Premiers Crus	DeuxiÈmes Crus
Burgundy

• SAUTERNES & BARSAC - Wikipedia.

Premier Cru Supérieur

• CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM

Premiers Crus

• CHÂTEAU CLIMENS
• CHÂTEAU CLOS HAUT-PEYRAGUEY
• CHÂTEAU COUTET
• CHÂTEAU DE RAYNE-VIGNEAU
• CHÂTEAU GUIRAUD
• CHÂTEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE
• CHÂTEAU LAFAURIE-PEYRAGUEY
• CHÂTEAU RABAUD-PROMIS
• CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC
• CHÂTEAU SIGALAS-RABAUD
• CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT

Deuxièmes Crus

• CHÂTEAU BROUSTET
• CHÂTEAU CAILLOU
• CHÂTEAU D'ARCHE
• CHÂTEAU DE MALLE
• CHÂTEAU DE MYRAT
• CHÂTEAU DOISY DAËNE
• CHÂTEAU DOISY-DUBROCA
• CHÂTEAU DOISY-VÉDRINES
• CHÂTEAU FILHOT
• CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE
• CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE-GUIGNARD
• CHÂTEAU NAIRAC
• CHÂTEAU ROMER
• CHÂTEAU ROMER DU HAYOT
• CHÂTEAU SUAU

Burgundy

• CHÂTEAU BÂTARD-MONTRACHET
• CHÂTEAU BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET
• CHÂTEAU CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET CAILLERETS
• CHÂTEAU CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET LES VERGERS
• CHÂTEAU CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET
• CHÂTEAU CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE
• CHÂTEAU MEURSAULT
• CHÂTEAU MONTRACHET
• CHÂTEAU PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
• CHÂTEAU PULIGNY-MONTRACHET LA TRUFFIÈRE
• Puligny-Montrachet

Côtes de Provence

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• Provence wine - Wikipedia.
• CHÂTEAU Minuty - famous for their CÔtes de Provence 'Minuty' Prestige RosÉ wine.
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• MIRAVAL - "Mis en bouteille par Jolie-Pitt & Perrin." Wine château in the village of Correns, just north of Brignoles, a village in the Var départment in the south of France. Partowners: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt. Château Miraval is best known for its outstanding rose called "Pink Floyd." Internationally applauded for its light, flinty and quite unique flavors, Pink Floyd is much sought after. In 2013, Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé '12 received a 90 from Wine Spectator magazine.

Sparkling Wines

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French Sparkling

Cavas

Prosecco

Sekt Wines

• Cava - Wikipedia.
• Sekt - Wikipedia.
• Sparkling Wine - Wikipedia.

French Sparkling Wines:

• CAFÉ DE PARIS
• Champagne Charles de Cazanove Le RosÉ
• Champagne Duval-Leroy — Brut Paris Bottle
• Champagne Duval-Leroy — RosÉ de SaignÉe
• Champagne Gosset Brut Excellence
• Champagne Henriot 1976 CuvÉe des Enchanteleurs
• Champagne Moutardier Carte d'Or Brut NV
• Champagne Philipponnat 1998 Clos des Goisses Brut
• Champagne Piper-Heidsieck 1999 Rare MillÉsimÉ
• Champagne Pommery 1998 CuvÉe Louise Brut
• Champagne Thienot N.V. Brut
• Champagne de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut SÉlect
• Champagne Vilmart & Cie 1998 CuvÉe CrÉation Brut
• Champagne Vranken La Demoiselle Tete de CuvÉe Brut
• Gloria Ferrer 1996 Carneros CuvÉe
• Huia Vineyards 2002 Brut
• Jansz Tasmania Premium NV RosÉ
• Martini & Rossi Sparkling RosÉ
• Mumm Napa 2000 DVX
• Westport Rivers 2003 Brut CuvÉe RJR

Cavas:

• CODORNIU - founded in Spain in 1551. The world's largest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wine made by the traditional champagne method.
• FREIXENET
• CAVAS BY CASTELLROIG - consideret the world's best Cava by Robert Parker: Castellroig Reserva Familiar SabatÉ i Coca.
• Recaredo - since 1924.

Prosecco:

• Aneri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG

Sekt Wines:

• LIST OF GERMAN RIESLING SEKT WINES
• BARTH RIESLING SEKT BRUT
• BRÜNDLMAYER BRUT - voted "Austria´s Best Sekt" (Hugh Johnson Wine Guide 2008) and 90 Parker Points for "foodfriendly fizz".
• Herbert Zillinger’s rosÉ Sekt - known as the "Indiskret".
• REICHSRAT VON BUHL - outstanding seks wines since 1994.
• SEKTHAUS RAUMLAND

Wine Auctions

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• 5 of the most expensive bottles of wine ever sold - The Week.
• A TRUE-CRIME DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CON THAT SHOOK THE WORLD OF WINE - The New Yorker.
• Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Ever Sold at Auction - The Wall Street Journal.
• Most Expensive Bottles of Wine - TheRichest.
• Most expensive wine sold at auction - Guinness World Records.
• Rudy Kurniawan - wine collector and convicted perpetrator of wine fraud. Arrested on 8 March 2012 and indicted for selling fake high-end wines at auction. The 2016 documentary Sour Grapes retells the events in the wine counterfeiting story of Rudy Kurniawan. At the end it states that as many as 10,000 bottles created by him may still be in private collections.
• Sotheby's Sells Record-Breaking $1.6 Million Superlot of Romanée-Conti Wine - Forbes.
• Sour Grapes - documentary. "With pockets full of cash, charisma and a preternatural memory for vintages, an unassuming young Rudy Kurniawan earns the reputation of a wine savant, surrounding himself with some of high society’s most fervent wine connoisseurs. But when Bill Koch, a top US collector,and, Laurent Ponsot, a Burgundian wine producer, discover suspicious bottles, a humorous and suspenseful investigation begins into one of the most ingenious cons of our time."
• Sour Grapes review - "Highly entertaining uncorking of counterfeit wine scandal."
• The great wine fraud - The Guardian.
• Top 10 most expensive wines sold at auction - The Drinks Business.
• WINE AUCTION - Wikipedia.
• Wine Auctioneers - as of March 5, 2019, Wine-Searcher currently lists 436 Wine Auctioneers, Worldwide.
• wine spectator auction index - "The Wine Spectator Auction Index is a composite of average prices for selected benchmark wines sold at commercial auctions. Updated on a regular basis, the index allows collectors to track the overall rise and fall of the wine-auction market. The index was created in the fourth quarter of 1995, with a baseline value of 100. The index comprises 32 of the most important wines in today's auction market."
• ACKER MERRALL & CONDIT - since 1820. "The World's Leading Wine Auction House." Online auctions.
• ARTCURIAL - Paris, France. International auctioneers. One of the leading French Fine Wines and Spirits auction houses.
• AUCTION NAPA VALLEY - "The American Wine Classic." The Napa Valley Vintners’ annual auction that has supported and enhanced the wellbeing of the community since 1981.
• Aymeric de Clouet - since 2011. Paris, France.
• BONHAMS - since 1793. "Wines for sale are mostly held in our own temperature controlled warehouses in London and San Francisco whilst stock in New York and Hong Kong is also stored under temperature control at Western Carriers and Crown Cellars."
• Brentwood Wine Company - since 1998. "The World's Most Interesting Wine Auctions." Brings you the world’s finest and rarest wine at exciting internet auctions.
• CHRISTIE'S - since 1766. "With a succession of blockbuster sales and high-profile lots, Christie’s international Wine department once again led the global fine wine auction market by value and frequency of sales in 2013. Over the past year, we achieved wine sales of US$75 million/£48 million/HK$580.8 million worldwide, including all live, online-only and private sales, as well as the annual barrel auction for Hospices de Beaune. With sale centers in Europe, Asia and the United States, our unrivaled international network of consigners and buyers positions us as the global wine market leader."
• Expertissim - since 2007. French online auction site.
• Heritage Auctions - since 1976. "The World's Third Largest Auction House." Fine & Rare Wines.
• La Part des Anges - since 2006. "An auction of top quality cognacs to sponsor various associations."
• MORRELL FINE WINE AUCTIONS - since 1947. "Now in its third decade, Morrell Fine Wine Auctions was the first company to hold public wine auctions in New York since the repeal of Prohibition. Since 1994, Morrell’s has auctioned nearly $90 million of wine, drawn from the cellars of the world’s greatest collectors."
• OMEGA AUCTIONS - since 2010. "Fine Wine, Port & Spirits Auctions."
• SOTHEBY'S WINE - since 1744. "Sotheby’s Wine is both a retail wine merchant and auctioneer, with a store in the lobby of Sotheby’s headquarters building in New York, at 72nd and York. Sotheby’s Wine, which was formerly known as Aulden Cellars, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sotheby’s Inc. In May 2009, we combined our retail and auction wine businesses under the “Sotheby’s Wine” name and now offer a full range of buying and selling services across both channels. With the launch of our retail website, we will be able to offer wine buyers a wider range of wines, available for more immediate delivery (and consumption), in addition to our regular auctions.
• SPECTRUM WINE AUCTIONS - "Launched in 2009, Spectrum Wine Auctions is the world’s newest live and online auction house of fine collectible wine."
• WINEBID.COM - since 1996. "The premier online wine auction. Buy and consign fine and rare wines at weekly auctions. We offer collectors complimentary appraisals." ine wine for the privileged many. WineBid is the world's largest online auction for fine wine and trusted new vintages to Buy Now.
• ZACHYS WINE AUCTIONS - since 1994. "The Zachys Wine Auction experience reaches back to the introduction of wine auctions into New York City in 1994. Our global team of consultants poises Zachys Wine Auctions to reach the ever-expanding worldwide auction market."

Wine Media

• Wine magazines - Wikipedia.
• 23 WINE PUBLICATIONS - subscription channels.
• Cellar Tracker - "The world's largest collection of wine reviews, tasting notes and personal stories from people who love wine."
• Decanter - "Decanter magazine is - quite simply - the world’s best wine magazine. Read in over 90 countries, Decanter is required reading for everyone with an interest in wine - from amateur enthusiast to serious collector. Our experts recommend 4,000 wines a year."
• eRobertParker.com - "The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wines."
• FINE WINE MAGAZINE - "The World of Fine Wine." ("The first cultural journal of the wine world.", Hugh Johnson, OBE).
• FINE WINE MAGAZINES - distributing 11 luxury wine magazines in 6 languages to 85 countries.
• Food & Wine Magazine - "Inpiration Served Daily."
• GAYOT - "The guide to the good life." Wine tastings and reviews.
• Glass of Bubbly - since 2011. "Champagne & Sparkling Wine news, views & expert advice website and Global Magazine."
• Harpers Wine & Spirit - British monthly magazine on wine, spirits, beers and cocktails. For over 135 years, Harpers Wine & Spirit has been the must read publication for the UK wine and spirits trade.
• Letts of London WBS Wine Cellar & Label Book - since 1812. Includes an introduction to wine collecting, vocabulary, food & region guide, wine score sheets, cellar record pages and varietal tasting notes.
• NOVUS VINUM - Gayot Publications has expanded its gastronomic empire to include passion for the vine. The definitive site for anyone with an interest in wine, Novus Vinum offers up-to-date information on all aspects of the ever-changing wine world.
• THE WINE ADVOCATE - since 1978. The independent consumer's guide to fine wine published by leading U.S. wine critic Robert M. Palmer.
• THE WINE ANORAK - "Jamie Goode's online wine magazine."
• WINE & SPIRITS Magazine - American wine magazine. Print, digital, and blogs feature tasting notes, scores, Top 100 Wineries and restaurant reviews for enthusiasts and trade.
• Wine Enthusiast Magazine - since 1988. "The World In A Glass." Lifestyle magazine covering wine, food, spirits, travel and entertaining topics. Its wine ratings, conducted by reviewers in major wine-producing areas of the world, comprise a large section of the magazine. Its website includes additional and original wine lifestyle-related content, and holds a database of 500 spirit ratings.
• WINE SPECTATOR - since 1976. Upmarket wine and food magazine. "Learn more, drink better: The essentials of wine."
• WINE X MAGAZINE - offers info on wine, food and "an intelligent slice of vice" for generation Xers.
• World of Fine Wine - "Named Louis Roederer International Wine Publication of the Year three years running (2010, 2011 and 2012), we – The World of Fine Wine - are an award-winning magazine, website and app speaking to an international readership of discerning individuals who each share a passion for wine. Working with some of the world’s most respected wine writers, we offer authoritative editorial content that is seeing us become the go-to place for the global fine wine aficionado. We are a quarterly publication with subscribers extending across 30 countries."

Wine Merchants

• 1855 - since 2010. "One of Singapore's leading specialist wine retailers."
• ACKER MERRALL & CONDIT - since 1820. "America's Oldest and Finest Wine Shop."
• ASC Fine Wines - since 1996. Based in Shanghai, China. Acclaimed as “China’s greatest fine wine importer” by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
• AUSSIE WINES - "Australian & New Zealand Wines Online Shopping."
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• BERRY BROS. & RUDD - established in 1698. Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant. Sells wine from around the world, including en primeur wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Italy. The only company to have five Masters of Wine in their ranks.
• CAVISSIMA - since 2009. "Create The Wine Cellar Of Your Dreams." Online French wine merchant and wine cellaring and management service. Elected France's 'Meilleur Sommelier of 2007'.
• Chambers Street Wines - "Home of Organic, Natural, and Biodynamic Wine." Opened in June 2001, the product of David Lillie's and Jamie Wolff's idea that New York might support a shop that indulged their love for naturally made wines from artisanal small producers. There are very, very few brand names here. We choose wines that express their origins, the talent and commitment of the growers and winemakers, and the inherent quality of the vintage. Every wine we stock is tasted, retasted, debated.... this is a shop where everyone who works here actually loves wine, drinks wine with food, and knows at least a little bit about what we're selling. Particular strengths here are the Loire Valley, Burgundy and the Rhone, Piedmont, Austria and Germany; we are always working to improve our selection, and your suggestions—especially for the New World—are appreciated.
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• DUCLOT - "One of the major wine merchants of the top wines of Bordeaux since 1886, the DUCLOT Group owns a stock of several million bottles and large formats." In addition to our traditional activity as a wine merchant, we also sell wines to private customers in our six stores and two websites.
• ENVIE DE CHAMPAGNE - "The Champagne specialist since 2004." The first online champagne store with more than 1200 champagnes.
• FAUCHON - since 1886. The top luxury gourmet store in France. Fauchon cellar: wines, champagnes & spirits online.
• FORTNUM & MASON - Piccadilly since 1707. Wines & spirits online. "For a lover of wine there can be few better gifts than a box full of the finest wines from around the world. Created with different themes in mind, each one of our wine hampers and gift boxes is a masterclass in excellence."
• Half Wit Wines - since 2006. "Wines by the Half Bottle." World's simplest wine website. Over 1200 selections Wine & Champagne.
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• Harrods - since 1849. 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL, U.K. "Fine Wines & Spirits Rooms." The new Harrods Fine Wines & Spirits Rooms is the ultimate drinks destination for novices and experts alike. Offering only the best luxury products from world-leading brands, expect to be immersed into an experience like no other.
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• Hedonism Wines - since 2012. 3-7 Davies St, Mayfair, London, U.K. "Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Hedonism is a new fine wine and spirits boutique which has already become the most talked about wine project of recent times." Hedonism wines offers a great range of around 2500 spirits and 4500 wines, we have taken the best from each region of the world whilst carefully checking the provenance of every bottle, from classics quirky we have something for every wine and spirits lover.
• honest grapes - since 2014. "Buy Premium Wine Online. We have had lots of reviews raving about the fantastic services on offer from Honest Grapes." The inclusive club providing exclusive wine, events and experiences.
• JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX - founded in 1937. Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix enjoys exclusive distribution rights of over twenty eminent Right Bank châteaux (Pomerol & Saint-Émilion).
• JUSTERINI & BROOKS - established 1749. "270 years in the making..." For more than 270 years, Justerini & Brooks has looked after the needs of the discerning collector looking for quality wine, expertise and personal service. With over three thousand wines from the world’s greatest Chateaux, estates and domaines, Justerinis’ portfolio offers an unrivalled selection. We are the largest UK importers of fine wines from Burgundy, Barolo and Germany, as well as having long-standing relationships with the most celebrated properties in Bordeaux, the Rhône, the Loire and Champagne.
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• LA CAVE AT LAFAYETTE GOURMET - since 1912. "La Cave at Lafayette Gourmet is the destination of choice for Parisian and international wine connoisseurs alike. With 2500 labels, it houses an exceptional range of grands vins from Bordeaux, Champagne and other French regions, world wines and spirits, all the while fostering the spirit of a local wine merchant. Located on the 1st floor of Lafayette Gourmet, La Cave spans some 450 sq m, in addition to part of its selection also available within the Butchers, Seafood and Dairy sections of Gourmet." World's largest Bordeaux wine store in Paris flagship luxury department store Galeries Lafayette, 1st floor, 35 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France.
• LAVINIA - since 1999. "Find the widest wine selection in Europe from Spain, France and other countries. Delivery direct to your door."
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• Le Clos - since 2008. "Finest Wines & Luxury Spirits." Our buying team has brought together a range of the finest wines available from every corner of the globe. Whether you're after classic vintage claret or a new world revelation there is something to suit all tastes in our extensive collection. Flagship stores: Dubai International, gate B8, Concourse B, Terminal 3 (winning the world's best wine store prize), Concourse A, Terminal 3 & Emirates 1st Class lounge.
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• LES CAVES DE TAILLEVENT - since 1947. "One of the most impressive wine selections in the world can be enjoyed in the heart of Paris, near the Champs-Elysée." 228, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France.
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• L’Intendant - 2 Allées de Tourny, 33082 Bordeaux cedex, France. "A mythical ascent in the world of Bordeaux wines." The ground floor offers a wide selection of half bottles and delicious affordable wines. Then, the higher you go up the stairs, the higher up you get in the Bordeaux pyramid : after a selection of red and white wines at less than 20 euros on the first steps, you will find the crus bourgeois and second wines. Then you come to the classified growths of the Medoc, great red wines of Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Pessac-Léognan, followed by magnums. Finally, a true sanctuary, the fourth and last floor contains a unique offering of large format bottles (double magnums, jeroboams, imperials) but also older vintages.
• LØGISMOSE VIN - since 1965. Danish online wine shop.
• MILLÉSIMA - "Bringing fine wine to you." Millesima is the leader of fine wine and futures wines since 1983. Buy wine online and enjoy access to 2,500,000 bottles in our cellars from the very best vintages produced in Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, Alsace, Champagne... Always trying to find the best wine in every region can be a difficult task. At Millesima, we specialize and take pride in sourcing the best wines and Champagne from around the whole world for you, so that you are able to find them all at once and buy wine online from one single fine wine merchant. Over the last 20 years, Millesima have made more than 300,000 deliveries to its 90,000 customers worldwide. Our fine wine and sparkling wine selection is all a matter of passion and whether you want to buy wine online or from our NYC wine store, we will always guarantee provenance and our wine expert team will always be availble for personalized wine advice.
• NICKOLLS & PERKS - since 1797. "Independent Wine Merchants." Nickolls & Perks are Wine & Spirit Merchants consisting of a small, dedicated team including three third generation family members. Quality merchandise: Bordeaux, Champagne, Vintage Port & Whisky are our main specialist areas, we keep a particularly close eye on new developments in these areas. New vintages are assessed regularly and improvements in winemaking and wine makers at certain Chateaux and Domains are recognised as early as possible.
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• Plump Jack - since 1992. PlumpJack has two wine stores located in San Francisco. Each location is unique in their offerings, but both pride themselves on offering the same PlumpJack expertise and hospitality. "PlumpJack is about demystifying the wine buying experience and removing the intimidation factor, two elements that were in short supply in the wine world in 1992 when the store opened. Suddenly there was a place where consumers could learn about wines in a friendly, helpful atmosphere, where they could feel free to ask questions, where the selection was large and the prices fair."
• SCHNEIDER'S OF CAPITOL HILL - since 1949. "Capitol Hill's favorite wine & spirits store. Amazing collection of old & rare wines. Free shipping on 1000's of items." Unlike many of its compatriots, Schneider’s does much of its own importing and stocks its own private labels. Its owners often travel abroad to visit wineries and distilleries. As a result, the store has an unusually large range of products, each of which is has been carefully selected for its quality. They are stored in a 20,000 sq. ft., temperature-controlled warehouse.
• SHOPPERS VINEYARD - since 1994. "Discount Wine & Spirits." Committed to providing you with the finest selection of unique wines and quality spirits available.
• SOTHEBY'S WINE - since 1744. "Sotheby’s Wine is both a retail wine merchant and auctioneer, with a store in the lobby of Sotheby’s headquarters building in New York, at 72nd and York. Sotheby’s Wine, which was formerly known as Aulden Cellars, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sotheby’s Inc. In May 2009, we combined our retail and auction wine businesses under the “Sotheby’s Wine” name and now offer a full range of buying and selling services across both channels. With the launch of our retail website, we will be able to offer wine buyers a wider range of wines, available for more immediate delivery (and consumption), in addition to our regular auctions.
• TANNERS WINE MERCHANTS - "Independent family shippers of estate wines, since 1842."
• tasting room - since 1996. "The new Tasting Room is the world’s first personalized wine club focused on you - your tastes, your preferences." Tasting Room is more than just a wine club. We're an international collective of winemakers, dedicated to bringing our members the best wines from across the globe, at a price everyone can toast to. We offer a wide variety of wines originating from numerous countries around the globe. We work with partners in the top wine-producing regions, including France, Italy, Argentina and Napa Valley. Our partners are some of the biggest names in the industry. By bringing the wine directly to our members we’re able to pass along incredible savings — up to 60% off MSRP.
• TAYLOR & NORTON WINE MERCHANTS - since 1994. "An early pioneer of wine retailing on the internet, Taylor & Norton Wine Merchants offer fine wine and rare wine, via a diversity of selection spanning over a hundred and fifty vintage years. We are Located in Sonoma, the heart of California's fine wine country. Taylor & Norton Wine Merchants carries not only the finest California wines, but also fine wines & rare wines from around the world."
• The Accidental Wine Company - since 2007. "Excellent Wines for Everyday."
• The Finest Bubble - since 2014. "Prestige Champagnes & English Sparkling Wines." Same day Champagne delivery.
• VANQUISH - since 2003. "London’s leading Luxury Drinks Specialist to the UK on-trade, international institutions and private clients, focussing on the sale of champagne, premium spirits and fine wine."
• VIN MALIN - since 2007. French online store.
• VSF - since 1994. "Fine wines for fine yachts. We actually hold stocks of tens of thousands of bottles of the world’s best wines. We offer an unparalleled provisioning service with wine and food to luxury yachts in the Mediterranean area." We pride ourselves on our list which we feel truly reflects the best wine that the world has to offer. It is through our close relationships with suppliers that we are able to stock everything from the most famous Champagnes, to rare vintages from the most sought-after names, in our warehouse just outside Antibes. The leading supplier of fine wines and spirits to the superyacht industry in the Mediterranean and beyond!
• WAITROSE Cellar - since 1904. "Wine by the case with a diffrence." More than 1200 interesting & exclusive wines, sources by expert buyers.
• WALLY'S WINE & SPIRITS - since 1968. "Quality and Service Since 1968." #1 Wine Retailer in Los Angeles. Stocking over 2,500 wines.
• WINE.COM - since 1998. "The #1 online wine store." San Francisco based online wine retailer that offers the largest selection of wines in the world. Wine.com sells over 2 million bottles per year, with a stock of more than 17,000 different bottles of wine, shipping throughout the United States.
• WINE HOUSE - "Melbourne's Home of Premium Australian Wines." Old & Rare Wines. Huge selection of old and rare wine, and spirits.
• Wine Monger - since 1999. "Winemonger.com is for this reason rather different from the average online wine store. Winemonger imports all of our wines directly from the small, mostly family-managed estates that produce them, in nearly every case the sole and exclusive importer for these estates." Austrian Wines, Italian Wine, German Wine, Champagne and California wine from cold-climate areas you don't know. Zalto wine glasses, too.
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• WINE PALACE MONTE-CARLO - since 2015. "More than 2300 references of wine & spirits. The most comprehensive selections of fine wines, champagnes and spirits from everywhere in the world. As a key wine merchant dedicated to private individuals, yacht owners, businesses and shipchandlers alike, Wine Palace Monte-Carlo offers a comprehensive and dedicated VIP service. We offer wines and spirits from the greatest producers, at competitive prices and with excellent provenance. Through our excellent relationships and sommeliers, our superior access to fine and rare wines enables us to source directly from producers and well-kept cellars. As purchases are exclusively made from the producing estates and stored in our own cellars, we guarantee the quality and the authenticity of each bottle sold and furthermore allows us to keep it in its ideal storing conditions until needed.
• Wine Vip - since 2004. "Handcrafted wines directed from the winery." At Wine VIP we enable foreign wineries to ship their wines to you and you can buy them at the same price you would pay standing in the winery's tasting room.
• WINEANDCO - since 1999. "The finest selection of wines and champagne on the Internet." 800 châteaux et domaines et 5000 vins, champagnes et spiritueux. French online store.
• WINEBID.COM - since 1996. "Fine wine from the world's top wine-producing regions." WineBid has made it possible for wine enthusiasts and collectors to acquire fine and rare wines on the Internet. Today, WineBid is the largest Internet wine auction with more than 82,000 registered users worldwide. Our weekly auctions start every Sunday and include the world’s finest and most collectible wines - Bordeaux, Cult Cabs, single bottles and case lots.

Wine Storage

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• £2 billion wine bunker: Disused WWII munitions dump under Wiltshire fields is used to store investors' pricey vintages - Daily Mail.
• 9 Best Wine Coolers and Fridges, According to Sommeliers and Winemakers - New York Magazine.
• 45,725 Wine Cellar Design Photos - since 2009. "For avid wine collectors, there comes a point when a collection calls for more than your average wine rack. In such cases, graduating to a full home wine cellar provides an abundance of storage as well as an interesting way to entertain friends. Whether you're storing a dozen bottles, or a hundred, wine cellars range from small fridges to walk-in coolers, so consider the following tips before diving head first into any new wine cellar design."
• CELLAR TRACKER - since 2003. "Wine Reviews & Cellar Management Tools."
• HOW TO CREATE A MODEST WINE CELLAR ON A BUDGET - Matching Food & Wine.
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• LETTS WINE CELLAR & LABEL BOOK - includes an introduction to wine collecting, vocabulary, food & region guide, wine score sheets, cellar record pages and varietal tasting notes.
• STORAGE OF WINE - Wikipedia.
• WINE CELLAR - Wikipedia.
• WINE PACKAGING AND CELLAR - Wikipedia.
• Wine Storage Cabinet Reviews - Wine Turtle.
• WINE STORAGE DESIGNS - Lyla Blue (Pinterest).
• Amazon Wine Cellars - "Welcome to the Wine Cellars Store, where you'll find great prices on a wide range of different wine cellars for your home." Built-In Wine Cellars; Freestanding Wine Cellars; Wine Cellar Cooling Systems.
• APEX WINE CELLARS - since 1985. "Custom Wine Cellars."
• Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Counter Top Wine Cooler - Best Coutertop Wine Cooler.
• BUBEN & ZÖRWEG - since 1995. "Real Values Stored in Befitting Security..."
• CAPLE - since 1995. "Now you’re talking. This is lifestyle kitchen at its best and most fun. However, while a dedicated space for wine may seem wonderfully decadent, it has a vital role to play. Wine is fussy about how it’s housed, and will be at its drinking best if it’s been properly looked after. Caple’s wine cabinets ensure your wine is kept at the optimum temperature and humidity, with UV-proof glass, the right level of air circulation and low-vibration technology (so the wine isn’t disturbed until you’re ready to pour it). Learn more about Caple’s wine cabinets."
• Copenhagen Joinery - since 2006. "Handmade Furniture."
• EdgeStar 36 Bottle Built-In Dual Zone French Door Wine Cooler - Quietest Wine Refrigerator.
• EuroCave - since 1976. "Wine cabinet. Cellar conditionner. Cellar layout." EuroCave offers long term, premium solutions for wine preservation and service that respect the wine maker’s intentions and enable faithful communication of these same intentions to demanding and discerning consumers. EuroCave has become the world’s gold-standard for maturing and serving wine.
• HOTPOINT - since 1911. Wine Cooler Fridge.
• Kalamera 15-inch Wine Cooler - 30 Bottle Built-in or Freestanding with Stainless Steel & Double-Layer Tempered Glass Door and Temperature Memory Function.
• LIEBHERR - since 1954. "Dream conditions for fine wines." A wine’s temperature determines its flavour, and hence affects enjoyment. To prevent factors such as temperature, humidity and light influencing the wine's quality, Liebherr wine cabinets offer perfect, protective storage conditions. Interior humidity levels are high and innovative technologies ensure protection against UV light and vibrations. In addition, the temperature can be adjusted according to whether the wine is to be enjoyed in the near future or whether it is to be stored longer-term.
• MIELE - since 1899. "The quality is in the storage." A perfect wine made by master winemakers deserves the perfect space to unfold. Discover under which conditions a great wine matures - and how to unfold its full potential at home. Miele wine fridges.
• MONOGRAM - since 1905. "Whether you’re entertaining or relaxing, Monogram wine reserves and beverage centers fit right in. Enjoy quick access to cold drinks and favorite wines, even when space is limited. Monogram wine reserves and beverage centers offer abundant capacity and versatility, yet fit the same opening as a standard dishwasher."
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• Octavian Vaults - since 1989. "Fine Wine Storage." Octavian's premium cellarage services provide a peerless storage environment, offering everything your fine wine needs when laid down to mature - making it safer, finer and ultimately worth more. 10,000 private collectors, investors and wine merchants from 39 countries choose investment grade storage for their collections at our Corsham Cellars, some 100 feet below the Wiltshire Hills, U.K.
• Phiestina 24 Inch Built In Dual Zone Wine & Beverage Cooler with French Door - "Showcase your collections: With tempered glass french door, cool blue LED lighting, adjustable shelves, the cooler will add style to your kitchen."
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• Rosendahl WINETUBE WINE RACK - since 1994. "The Winetube wine rack has been designed for a simple look that lets your wine collection come into its own on the wall. The wine rack holds up to 12 bottles. Hang the rack in the kitchen to ensure you always have a good bottle of wine at your fingertips."
• Smallbone of Devizes - since 1979. "Smallbone of Devizes is a global purveyor of bespoke fitted cabinetry from the rich context of British craft. For decades its craftsmen have evolved a deeply diverse portfolio of immaculately executed custom-made furniture for individual spaces." Wine rooms & storage.
• Spiral Cellars - since 1981. "Wine Cellars Less Ordinary." We’re passionate about giving you the perfect cellar experience. With 35 years of knowledge and expertise under our belts, we have created more than 3,800 luxury wine cellars in the UK alone and numerous others across the globe. Our portfolio of cellaring options is unrivalled, including bespoke walk-in wine rooms, state of the art wine walls, elegant wine cabinets and of course, our eponymous underground Spiral Cellars.
• SUB-ZERO Wolf - since 1945. "Sub-Zero wine storage units are more than just coolers; they are guardians against heat, humidity, vibration, and light—the four enemies that can rob wine of its complexity, character, and taste."
• VIKING - since 1987. "The Professional full-height wine cellar provides horizontal storage for up to 150 bottles of your favorite vintages. The exclusive TriTemp Storage System features three separate temperature zones to preserve different types of wine at their optimum serving temperatures. Full-width shelves pull out for easy access to standard, magnum, and half-size bottles."
• Vin de Garde - since 1959. "Our sommelier-designed wine cellars provide connoisseurs around the world with the opportunity to store their collections beautifully and efficiently, eliminating the boundaries between proper wine storage environments and contemporary design aesthetics." Wine cellars, custom cellars, cooling units, wineracks.
• VINOTEMP - since 1985. Full-service manufacturer of custom wood wine cabinets and racking. Wine cellars, wine cabinets, wine coolers, beverage coolers, wine racks, wine cooling units, wine accessories, and other appliances. Since 1985, we have sold over 1,000,000 wine cellars in the U.S. and overseas.
• Vintage View - since 2001. "Moving Wine Storage Forward." VintageView is a modern, innovative metal wine storage system designed to display wine bottles label-forward, making it easy to showcase collections and find the perfect bottle of wine for any occasion. Metal wine racks (wall mounted); Acrylic wine racks (freestanding and wall mounted (Floor-to-ceiling); Framing Systems (floating wine walls); Custom Wine Storage Solutions.
• WINE CELLAR INNOVATIONS - since 1984. "The sky is the limit with our custom wine cellar racks that highlight your personal style. From a variety of living spaces, we can create a modern wine cellar or traditional storage in a variety of mediums from wood, metal, or even acrylic. In 2019, many popular trends have continued over the years but we love some of our modern glass wine cellar examples and the minimalistic whitewash or graywash stains with tasteful decor. Glass or acrylic are highly attractive materials to work with since it can amplify the inherent beauty of other elements. When mixing it up with wood, metal, or other pieces, you can conjure so many stunning combinations. Contact us to create a free design for you today." Wine racks, wine cellars, custom wine cellars, wine cellar doors, commercial wine racks, commercial wine displays, wine refrigeration, wine cooling units, wine art, wine cellar interior furnishings.
• WINE HARDWARE - since 1973. "You've got the wine, we've got the hardware." Whatever your budget, whatever the size of your collection, Wine Hardware carries the very best in refrigerated wine cellars and cabinets. Wine Hardware is dedicated to providing our customers with the finest wine storage solutions available. We specialize in custom wine cellars, wine racks, wine storage cabinets and a wide range of accessories: corkscrews, glassware, books, etc.