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Drinking, eating in Fukuoka (Kyushu)

 Mark As Read    

Nice after-work party ! Fukuoka, Kyushu (Japan) While Japan is known for having kept countrywide its age-old tradition of having good time with colleagues in bars after work, some cities like Osaka and Fukuoka bring with them an even richer...

Natural-wine bars in Fukuoka

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Hsiao Huang, of Kochang Fukuoka, Kyushu I made a couple of visits to natural-wine venues in Fukuoka, I had found some addresses on the web but ended to visit other place after my friend Alex from VineyardGate sent me a...

Japanese whiskies

 Mark As Read    

Taketsuru 17 years Fukuoka, Kyushu While I'd occasionally allow myself a treat in a night bar like here with this Nikka Taketsuru 17 years (delicious !), I gave up on buying these whiskies even in duty-free shops at the airport...

A Visit to Mtra Winemakers

 Mark As Read    

Volcanoes, vineyards, mushroom and wine... Gyngystarjn, Matra (Hungary) This was a nice visit to the wine region of Mtra in Hungary, a region where a new generation of growers and winemakers rejuvenate the winemaking culture. I spent the weekent with...

Tasting at Julien Pineau (Loire)

 Mark As Read    

Overview of the Portes Ouvertes Mareuil-sur-Cher (Touraine, Loire) A beautiful summer day in the shade under the open-air chai of former Clos Roche Blanche, a wonderful setting for Julien Pineau's Portes ouvertes (open doors) 2023 where he received several vignerons...

Alternative Vessels for Alternative Wines

 Mark As Read    

Winery tours have become increasingly boring over the last few decades. The rows of stainless steel tanks and stacks of beautiful new French Oak barrels became the norm. Of course, as the wineries became boring so did the wines. The wines increasingly became the product of the vessels and additives, not the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Mo...

Wine Camp Blog 246 days ago

Bringing nature into the conversation

 Mark As Read    

In late June, we invited a number of our producers to London to our inaugural Sustainability Forum. In the gleaming rooms of the BAFTA building, we gathered to discuss ideas around sustainability in the wine industry. Here, we bring you the highlights from a morning packed with insight and inspiration.   Built on 325 years […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 248 days ago

Have a Grape-Stomping Good Time At These Hill Country Wineries 2023 Harvest Events!

 Mark As Read    

With this years hot weather grape stomping time in the Texas hill country is coming a bit early. So, get your feetsies ready to do some stomping at these already scheduled events. The post Have a Grape-Stomping Good Time At These Hill Country Wineries 2023 Harvest Events! appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 251 days ago

Summer Advisory from the Texas Fine Wine Wineries This Years Harvest Looks Very Good

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Denise says, Its a cruel, cruel summer.The song got it right this year with the sweltering summer heat doing a number on the vineyards. Thankfully, a cooler-than-normal and wet spring got things off to a great start for our vineyards across the state. The post Summer Advisory from the Texas Fine Wine Wineries This Years Harvest Looks Very Good app...

VintageTexas 252 days ago

Register Now for What Students Call the Simply Perfect Specialist of Texas Wine Level 1 Class this September Live Via Zoom

 Mark As Read    

Want to know more about the Texas wine industry, history, its evolution and how to pick the best Texas wines? Well, now it is easier than ever to get certified as a Specialist of Texas The post Register Now for What Students Call the Simply Perfect Specialist of Texas Wine Level 1 Class this September Live Via Zoom appeared first on Vintage Texas....

VintageTexas 252 days ago

Graci: finding an equilibrium on Etna

 Mark As Read    

Etna is an astoundingly unique winemaking region, subject to extremities of climate found nowhere else in the world. Yet as Alberto Graci explained at our inaugural Sustainability Forum last week these challenges dont discourage winemakers here from efforts to protect the environment; rather, they encourage them. A volcano needs to erupt just onc...

Berrys' Wine Blog 252 days ago

Texas Hill Country Tasting Stop: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards Another Day, But Not Just Any Other Ros Alegria!

 Mark As Read    

Dry Comal Creeks winery and estate vineyard are picture perfect, an example of what a boutique winery should be, set in relaxed and bucolic surroundings. The post Texas Hill Country Tasting Stop: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards Another Day, But Not Just Any Other Ros Alegria! appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 253 days ago

15th Anniversary for VintageTexas Blog, The Longest-Running Texas Wine Blog & Five of My Favorite Posts

 Mark As Read    

I made an interesting comparison between what I called our Texas red sandy loam over porous caliche limestone and the coveted red sandy loam and limestone found in the Australian Coonawarra wine region that they called Terra Rossa. Literally the next day from half the world away, I received a comment to my blog coming back at me from seasoned wine...

VintageTexas 257 days ago

A finger to the wind: changes

 Mark As Read    

As we celebrate our 325th anniversary, we asked industry specialists to consider the future of wine and spirits. Here, we reflect on some of the changes that theyd like to see. Its impossible to predict the future, even for a 325-year-old wine and spirit merchant. Perhaps the only sure thing is change itself. And for […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 259 days ago

The Whole Farm Includes the Workers

 Mark As Read    

It is no secret that agricultural workers are abused and exploited. This applies to the entire world, but that it happens so blatantly in wealthy countries like the United States is particularly shameful. From the beginning, this has been one of the major attractions to me about Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC).There are three pillars to be...

Wine Camp Blog 260 days ago

Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: Slate Theory Nebbiolo Ros The Rarest of the Rare in Texas

 Mark As Read    

Now, think of a Ros of Nebbiolo and you will experience the rarest of the rare Nebbiolo grape hardly ever seen anywhere in the world, all the while grown and made into wine right here in Texas. The post Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: Slate Theory Nebbiolo Ros – The Rarest of the Rare in Texas appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 261 days ago

I'm Interviewed on the Regen Brands Podcast!

 Mark As Read    

A great conversation on Troon Vineyard and regenerative agriculture on the ReGen Brands podcast! I had a great talking about biodynamics and Regenerative Organic Gold Certified farming!https://regen-brands.com/episode/38-craig-camp-troon-vineyard...

Wine Camp Blog 262 days ago

A finger to the wind: optimism

 Mark As Read    

As we celebrate our 325th anniversary, we asked industry specialists to ponder the potential changes to come for the wine and spirits industry. Here, we examine their causes for optimism, looking ahead.  Between rising duty, increasing weather extremes and wildfires, it can be hard to view the wine and spirits industrys future optimistically. ...

Berrys' Wine Blog 266 days ago

Cool Down the Heat of Summer with Texas Fine Wines!

 Mark As Read    

In Houston we are moving into the 100-102 F range and in the hill country temperatures are blazing at 105-107 F Its bloody hot all over the state, if you ask me. Check out these four Summer Sippers from Texas Fine Wine The post Cool Down the Heat of Summer with Texas Fine Wines! appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 271 days ago

Experiments in English sparkling wine

 Mark As Read    

Having planted its first vines in 2004, Gusbourne is a stalwart of the English wine world. Renowned for its vintage sparkling wines, Gusbournes winemakers continue to experiment with new techniques and ideas. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden delves into this Kentish Aladdins cave of yeasts, tanks and latitude. The quiet country lanes of Kenardington ...

Berrys' Wine Blog 271 days ago

Wine Country in Georgia (USA): Surprised?

 Mark As Read    

The soil in the Georgias Dahlonega Plateau AVA is comparable to that found in Italian wine regions. The post Wine Country in Georgia (USA): Surprised? appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 277 days ago

Berry Bros. & Rudd then and now: the role of the merchant

 Mark As Read    

As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, weve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future.   In the second part of this series, Henrietta Gullifer explores the role of the merchant […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 278 days ago

Of Kentish tales and sparkling wines

 Mark As Read    

We recently visited the vineyards of Gusbourne to meet old friends and taste new wines. In glorious spring sunshine, we delved into the estates storied past and discussed what the future might bring. Here, we take you behind the scenes at one of Englands most exciting fine wine producers.   We drive through quaint, red-bricked villag...

Berrys' Wine Blog 280 days ago

Specialist of Texas Wine Certifications: Find the Best Wines, Know the History, and Do the Deep-Dive on The Texas Wine Scene

 Mark As Read    

Dont Miss the Fall 2023 Specialist of Texas Wine Level 1 and Advanced Classes - Registration Has Already Started This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunity to learn the inside story of Texas wines taught by Dr. Russ Kane, the man that wrote the book on Texas wine, actually two of them! The post Specialist of Texas Wine Certifications...

VintageTexas 281 days ago

Fall Creek Vineyards 2018 Meritus and A Seared T-Bone Is the Ultimate Pairing for Eating My Words

 Mark As Read    

Fall Creeks Meritus is the beau ideal of Fall Creek Vineyards winemaking exploits. As the name (Meritus) signifies, it is a wine of merit. Ever heard of a Reverse Sear as a better way of cooking steak? The post Fall Creek Vineyards 2018 Meritus and A Seared T-Bone Is the Ultimate Pairing for Eating My Words appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 284 days ago

Preparation is the Key

 Mark As Read    

There are few better team-building activities than stuffing cow horns with fresh manure together at least on a Biodynamic farm. Sometimes you wonder if its the process or preparation that is making such a difference on your farm. I believe it is the combination of both that enlivens biodynamics. Intentionality is a vision that flows through the pr...

Wine Camp Blog 287 days ago

No.3 magazine: celebrating 325 years

 Mark As Read    

The latest issue of our No.3 magazine celebrates our 325th anniversary a milestone year in our history. Exploring the theme of generations, this new edition delves into some of the key themes that will shape the future of fine wine and spirits.   In 1698, a woman known only as the Widow Bourne opened a […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 290 days ago

White Burgundy: an early summer treat

 Mark As Read    

If youre looking for a reliably delicious, everyday wine to see you through the summer months, our White Burgundy is just the ticket. Refreshing and elegant, its a fine match for light, summery dishes but its quite the treat by itself too. Scroll down to discover some simple food matches that will pair beautifully with […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 292 days ago

Holistic Wine Sales

 Mark As Read    

We always discuss farming and winemaking, but little is said about sales. Sales should not be ignored because to be green, you have to make a profit. With no margin, there is no mission. As crucial as our farming is, convincing other farmers that there is a method to all this madness is essential. A holistic farm has to combine regenerative agricul...

Wine Camp Blog 295 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: meet the producers

 Mark As Read    

With En Primeur in full swing, it can be easy to think about Bordeaux purely in terms of prices, allocations and logistics. But theres more to the region than business. Here, we meet the faces behind four of Bordeauxs best-known chteaux. Chteau Loville Barton, St Julien Damien Barton Sartorius People get way more excited about […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 298 days ago

Capturing an islands spirit: Port Askaig and Elements of Islay

 Mark As Read    

A ceilidh is always a fun (but tiring) affair, as several of our Berry Bros. & Rudd colleagues discovered last month. The team behind the whisky brands Elements of Islay and Port Askaig invited us to an evening in celebration of the island from which they take their name. Among several rounds of Scottish dancing, […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 299 days ago

Vintage Port anything to declare?

 Mark As Read    

Each year, Port winemakers face the question of whether to declare a vintage or not. Tom Cave, Account Manager and Port expert, tells us a little more about this unique regional tradition and reflects on our very own Vintage Port. St Georges Day passed last month as unnoticed as ever; though among those who do […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 306 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: lesser-known communes

 Mark As Read    

There are wines worth buying outside Bordeauxs major communes in 2022, says Mark Pardoe MW if you know where to look. Here, our Wine Director offers some highlights from Moulis-en-Mdoc, the wider Mdoc peninsula and the sometimes-overlooked Francs-Ctes de Bordeaux. In a nutshell: the mark of a great year is when all levels of […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 308 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: Pessac-Lognan reds, dry and sweet whites

 Mark As Read    

Reds from Pessac-Lognan 2022 In some ways, the wines of Pessac-Lognan have the best of both worlds this year. The strength of the tannins from the Cabernet Sauvignon is (mostly) counterbalanced by the juiciness of the Merlot. And the more assertive expressions of freshness found in the Mdoc are more moderated and integrated here. The […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 309 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: St Estphe

 Mark As Read    

Our next Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur report covers the commune of St Estphe. Visits and tastings with the appellations key producers have presented our team with a wide selection of styles. Mark Pardoe MW, our Wine Director, takes a closer look at why that is and highlights some of the standout wines. St Estphe […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 312 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: Pauillac

 Mark As Read    

The commune that boasts no fewer than three First Growths has produced some very impressive wines in 2022, says Mark Pardoe MW. In this report, our Wine Director looks at the appellation in more detail and highlights the wines to seek out in our Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur offer. Pauillac 2022 in a nutshell: […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 313 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: St Julien

 Mark As Read    

Having tasted at all the appellations key chteaux, our Bordeaux Buyers have a clear picture of St Julien in 2022. The best wines are generous and enveloping, says Mark Pardoe MW. Here, our Wine Director tells us more about the vintage and the estates to seek out in our Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur offer. St […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 313 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: Margaux

 Mark As Read    

Our vintage reports now turn to the Mdoc and the wines of Margaux the biggest surprise of the year for our Buying team, says Mark Pardoe MW. Here, our Wine Director takes a look at the vintage and highlights the most successful wines. Margaux 2022 in a nutshell: the appellation which surprised us the […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 314 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: Pomerol

 Mark As Read    

Next in our series of Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur vintage reports: Pomerol. Our team has visited each of the communes leading estates, meeting the winemakers and tasting from barrel. At its best, the appellation has achieved a pleasing consistency, says Mark Pardoe MW. Here, our Wine Director tells us more. Pomerol 2022 in a nutshell: […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 318 days ago

Talking Soil with Farmer Garett Long

 Mark As Read    

"We should be farming the soil, the mycorrhizal fungi, more than the vines. What they need is in the soil if we create the conditions that make that nutrition available to them. At first, I was focused on what the vines were lacking when I should have been focused on what the soil was lacking." said Michele Cotarella, an Italian winemaker and vitic...

Wine Camp Blog 319 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: St Emilion

 Mark As Read    

Our Buyers have just returned from Bordeaux, tasting hundreds of wines at the chteaux and getting to know the new vintage. In the first of a series, Mark Pardoe MW reports on the commune of St Emilion. St Emilion 2022 in a nutshell: there are a variety of styles, ranging from thrilling to simpler but […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 319 days ago

Going Native: Indigenous Fermentations

 Mark As Read    

Winemaking in the world is mostly risk-averse. This is understandable as most wine is produced as beverage alcohol, not as a product of nature. To produce a standard beverage alcohol product, your recipe must be reproducible. The goal is to make a product that is identical year after year. This approach is more in line with an assembly line than fa...

Wine Camp Blog 327 days ago

Wines for a Coronation weekend spread

 Mark As Read    

The crowning of a new king is upon us: the most fabled of reasons for a party. A delicious spread is a must whether youre celebrating the dawn of the Carolean age or the start of the long weekend. With the Kings chosen recipes now known, weve put together some (unofficial) suggestions on wine […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 327 days ago

Fall Creek Vineyards Tasting Stop: 2021 Lescalo Ros, a Tasty Low Alcohol Option for Your Spring and Summer Wine Enjoyment!

 Mark As Read    

The Fall Creek Vineyards 2021 Lescalo Ros follows the release of their Lescalo Chenin Blanc introduced in 2020. This Ros is produced and bottled at 9.8% alcohol by volume and made in response to the increasing demand from people whowant to enjoy a full-flavored wine while maintaining a healthy focus by tempering alcohol consumption. The post Fall ...

VintageTexas 328 days ago

Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: AirisEle Vineyards 2021 Redlin Its Time to Discover Texas Dry Rose All Pretty in Pink

 Mark As Read    

AirisEle is a blending of two names:Airiscomes from John Bernards side of the family, andEleis derived from Chriss maiden name Bendele to become AirisEle. (pronounced Air-is-L). Now, lets move on to the main storythe winery and the wine. The post Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop: AirisEle Vineyards 2021 Redlin Its Time to Discover Texas ...

VintageTexas 328 days ago

New Texas AVA Petition HICKORY SANDS Deemed Perfected Paving the Way for First New Texas AVA since early 2000s

 Mark As Read    

Establishing the Hickory Sands AVA would support the growth of the Texas wine industry by highlighting the quality and distinctiveness of wines produced in this area. The post New Texas AVA Petition HICKORY SANDS Deemed Perfected Paving the Way for First New Texas AVA since early 2000s appeared first on Vintage Texas.

VintageTexas 328 days ago

Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop at Kalasi Cellars: Five Generations of Agricultural Heritage Continues with Growing Grapes and Making Wines in Texas. Get Ready for Ros!

 Mark As Read    

When visiting Fredericksburg these days, its easy to miss a tasting opportunity. There is so much going on the Route 290 Wine Road that you may not think to deviate. But, if you do, you will be rewarded by discoveringKalasi Cellars, a boutique winery, vineyard, and tasting room. The post Texas Hill Country Wineries Tasting Stop at Kalasi Cellars: ...

VintageTexas 328 days ago

Its Time for Your Texas Fine Wine Spring 2023 Road Trip: Plot Your Path and Get Some Fine Texas Wines from Four Wineries and Take in the Sights, Too!

 Mark As Read    

Need a short break from work? Want to take in the Texas hill country in its Springtime beauty? Want to test out your new muscle car on curvy roads? Want to taste some really fine The post Its Time for Your Texas Fine Wine Spring 2023 Road Trip: Plot Your Path and Get Some Fine Texas Wines from Four Wineries and Take in the Sights, Too! appeared fi...

VintageTexas 328 days ago

Bordeaux 2022: vintage preview

 Mark As Read    

It was an exceptional year, says Mark Pardoe MW. Ahead of the comprehensive En Primeur tastings, we asked our Wine Director to examine how a vintage of sweltering heat has yielded such balanced, lively and age-worthy wines. The 2022 vintage will live long in the memory of the Bordelais. The year was so hot and […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 328 days ago

Ageing Barolo: your questions answered

 Mark As Read    

Last week saw our release of the 2019 Barolo vintage. We held our annual Piedmont tasting in our cellars atNo.3 St. Jamess Street last Monday. Joining us were a host of the regions finest producers, a multitude of delicious wines, and of course our customers, who had some fascinating questions about the region. Barolo […]

Berrys' Wine Blog 329 days ago
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