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Luxury wine experiences in the Algarve
The Algarve wine-producing region is coming of age. Often over-shadowed by the fine wines in northern Portugal, the quality of Algarve wines has improved in recent years with a steady increase in producers using new methodologies, and the wines are now winning international awards. Algarve wines are made from traditional Portuguese white and red grapes, […]
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The founder of online wine platform Vivant and the owner of Chateau de Pommard talks building a sustainable future for wine, and big data.
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Where tech and wine collide: a conversation with Michael Baum
The founder of online wine platform Vivant and the owner of Chateau de Pommard talks building a sustainable future for wine, and big data.
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Where to Find the Most Stunning Vineyards Around the World
Are you a wine connoisseur who appreciates a relaxing weekend at scenic vineyards? Or are you fascinated by the delicate processes that go into making your favourite glass of vino?
If so, we have curated a list of the world’s most exclusive wine destinations to plan your next trip. These vineyards are not only renowned for their reds, whites, sparkling, and rosé, but also for their picturesque estates nestled among rolling hills and lush green valleys.
Since it is not the best time to travel right now owing to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, you can bookmark these places for a future adventure.
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Montes Wines, Chile
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Located in the heart of picturesque Apalta, the Montes estate was designed using the principles of Feng Shui. Their goal is to produce luxury wines while being socially responsible, protecting the biodiversity in the region and supporting the local community. Viña Montes offers tours to explore the vineyards, and while there, we highly recommend dining at the Fuegos de Apalta restaurant (operated by one of Argentina’s most famous chefs, Francis Mallmann), located in the middle of the estate. Guests can also try their Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, the first wine they created here, which was also recognised as the first premium wine from Chile. Fun fact: You can also spot llamas and sheep grazing in their Marchigüe vineyards.
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Montes S.A., Apalta Winery, Parcela 15 - Millahue de Apalta, Santa Cruz – Chile
Sula Vineyards, India
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Sula Vineyards is located in the grape capital of India, Nasik, where 80 percent of the country’s wine is produced. They produce one of India’s finest wines through sustainable viticulture and organise a vineyard music festival called SulaFest every year. Enjoy their delectable wines — red, white, sparkling, and rosé — at their own (and the country’s first) luxury vineyard resort called Beyond, which boasts an infinity pool, spa, gym, and restaurant.
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Gat 36/2, Govardhan Village, Off, Gangapur-Savargaon Rd, Nashik, Maharashtra 422222
Zuccardi Valle de Uco, Argentina
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Named the “World’s Best Vineyard” in 2019 and 2020 (by The World's Best Vineyards Academy, comprising over 500 leading wine aficionados and sommeliers), this wine estate is nestled in the foothills of the Andes at a high altitude of 3,609ft (1,100m) above sea level. The ultra-modern winery is an architectural feat, made of natural stones and cement, where visitors can learn about the process of winemaking and take guided tasting tours. We also recommend enjoying the four-course lunch at the Piedra Infinita Cocina restaurant there, which offers a seasonal menu and wines for pairing, along with picturesque views of the Andes. Guests can also try the Emma Zuccardi Bonarda wine, made from the indigenous grapes of Argentina.
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Costa Canal Uco s/n - Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
Hatten Wines, Indonesia
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The first winery in Bali, Hatten Wines is famous for their fresh, signature rosé that’s served chilled. Their locally grown grapes are considered among the best in the region, owing to the warmth of the sun, soil rich in nutrients, and plenty of spring water. You can enjoy a wine tasting at the vineyard’s Cellar Door, a private dining room and wine education centre. Some other wines they produce are Two Islands and Dragonfly Moscato (made from Australian grapes), and Brem, a Balinese rice wine.
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Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.393, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar City, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Aythaya Vineyard, Myanmar
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Myanmar’s first vineyard is located in the Inle Lake area, and they only grow noble grape varieties for their wine. The high altitude paired with abundant rainfall is ideal for producing great quality wines, especially their house whites. Some of their signature wines include Aythaya Red, Aythaya Rosé, and Aythaya White. The estate is perfect for a romantic getaway — after a long day of touring the vineyards and wine tasting, you can book a room at the Monte Divino Lodge, and enjoy dinner with a beautiful view at the Sunset Wine Garden restaurant, which serves European cuisine.
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Htone Bo, Taunggyi 11181, Myanmar
Bodega Garzón, Uruguay
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This is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified winery in South America. They focus mainly on Uruguay’s flagship grape, Tannat (for reds), and also produce other grape varieties such as Albariño, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and others. You can be part of the exclusive Garzón Club to access special experiences such as winemaking seminars, private dining at the Bodega Garzón Restaurant, and privileged access to the Bulgheroni Family Portfolio wineries around the world. They also host some non-wine related activities such as hiking, equestrianism, hot-air balloon rides and picnics across the sprawling vineyards.
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9 km. 175, Garzón, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
Monsoon Valley, Thailand
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The Monsoon Valley vineyard in Hua Hin was once home to wild Asian elephants. As a result, today one can find some of these elephants roaming the vineyards — they help in the cultivation process. Some of the varieties of wines of note include the Shiraz, Colombard, Chenin Blanc, Dornfelder and Sangiovese. Apart from the usual wine tasting and tours, you can participate in unique activities such as mountain biking, a wine safari (which takes visitors wildlife watching at the Kuiburi National Park), and visiting elephants at the Baan Khok Chang Elephant Sanctuary. Onsite, they also have a flagship restaurant called The Sala Wine Bar and Bistro, which serves European cuisine as well as Thai dishes, paired with their vineyard wines.
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1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana NongPlup HuaHin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand 77110
Robert Mondavi Winery, US
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Situated in wine country Napa Valley, the To Kalon vineyard (planted in 1868) produces some of the world’s finest Cabernet, as well as Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Owner Robert Mondavi created his signature Fumé Blanc from the latter, which is known for its bright and fruity flavours. Guests can enjoy an in-depth winery tour and a walk through the vineyards and cellars, before the guided wine tasting. However, in order to get the best of the Mondavi experience, one must participate in the Four Decades Dinner, which allows you to taste vintage wines from each of the last four decades, followed by a four-course dinner.
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7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562, United States
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How I learnt to love sweet wines
Don’t let cynicism get in the way of pleasure.
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How I learnt to love sweet wines
Don’t let cynicism get in the way of pleasure.
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Natural wine: Protect it from the yuppies
It's the trendiest thing to drink right now – but natural wine shouldn't just be a trend.
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Natural wine: Protect it from the yuppies
It's the trendiest thing to drink right now – but natural wine shouldn't just be a trend.
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Why French Winemakers are Ageing Wine Underground
Fifty metres underground — this is the depth that local winemakers chose when they decided to store 10,000 wine bottles in the Aven d'Orgnac caves, an underground tourist attraction located at the southern end of the limestone plateau of the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
The experiment began in March 2018, when a new storage facility was specially created in a disused access tunnel to allow wine to mature in what amounts to a highly stable and peaceful environment.
A living product that ages best in undisturbed darkness, the wine will have benefited from ideal conditions: A constant temperature of around 12°C and an all-year-long rate of humidity of over 95%.
On December 12, 1,000 bottles of Côtes du Vivarais "Grand Aven 2017" from this treasure trove will be passed from hand to hand by a chain of human volunteers who will bring them back to the surface after two years underground. Thereafter, they will go under the hammer with a range of other local vintages in an auction with modest reserve prices.
Lots on offer will include 150 magnums of Terra Helvorum 2017 starting at 30 euros, 350 bottles of 2015 Terra Helvorum for as little as 15 euros and 350 bottles of Grand Aven 2016 from just 10 euros.
On land and sea
These days, experiments to store wine deep underground are very much in vogue in France. On June 3 of this year, 500 bottles were placed in racks at a depth of 103 metres in caves in Padirac under the watchful eye of Serge Dubs, the Best Sommelier of the World in 1989.
The first of these to return to the surface will be brought up for an initial tasting in the spring of 2021. And let's not forget that this experiment is focused on a very particular wine: A Clos Triguedina Cahors, christened Cuvée Probus, which has been produced to honour the 130-year anniversary of the Padirac Chasm.
Surprisingly enough, this new approach to maturing wine was initially inspired by a find at sea. In 2010, divers in the Baltic discovered a wreck containing what turned out to be a cargo of champagne, which was probably on its way to 1840s Russia.
The wave of experimentation that is now ongoing began when the bubbly, which was made by such houses as Veuve Clicquot, Heidsieck and the now defunct Juglar, was discovered to still be delicious after some 170 years under water.
In Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the French Basque country, winemaker Emmanuel Poirmeur has registered a patent for a process that involves vinifying wine in special vats at a depth of 15 metres under water. For its part, Leclerc-Briant set a record when it vinified one of its champagnes at a depth of 60 meters under the Atlantic in 2012, not surprisingly the vintage was christened "Abyss."
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5 Affordable Wines You Need to Try
When I tell people I love wine (and I’m talking serious L-O-V-E here), they often assume I must spend ridiculous amounts of money going through the stuff. After all, isn’t the best wine imported from some incredible isolated region of France, where the grapes are personally picked and squeezed by workers whose hands are insured […]
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5 Affordable Wines You Need to Try
When I tell people I love wine (and I’m talking serious L-O-V-E here), they often assume I must spend ridiculous amounts of money going through the stuff. After all, isn’t the best wine imported from some incredible isolated region of France, where the grapes are personally picked and squeezed by workers whose hands are insured […]
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5 Affordable Wines You Need to Try
When I tell people I love wine (and I’m talking serious L-O-V-E here), they often assume I must spend ridiculous amounts of money going through the stuff. After all, isn’t the best wine imported from some incredible isolated region of France, where the grapes are personally picked and squeezed by workers whose hands are insured […]
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