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Natural Bordeaux: How the Petits Châteaux are Making Waves

Simon J Woolf
Feature Stories
4 min read
Arguably the world's pre-eminent wine region, Bordeaux is not readily associated with emerging trends like natural or low-intervention winemaking. In this region, the celebrity Crus classés  [Classified Growths] have transitioned from mere wine producers into luxury brands, and protecting those brands—read not taking risks—is their major priority. Pontus Elofsson, head

Idaho Wine Industry Moves from Bleak to Lucrative

W. Blake Gray
Features
8 min read
If you look at a map, it's hard to see why Idaho wouldn't grow wine grapes about as well as eastern Washington. Until recently, it wasn't close, except geographically. Today, better viticulture, an influx of talent, and global warming are contributing to an increasingly interesting Idaho wine scene. There's good

Perspectives on Wine Blogging: Wine Expert Steven Spurrier

Remy Charest
Features
2 min read
In anticipation of the upcoming 2012 Wine Bloggers’ Conference later this week the editors at Palate Press: The online wine magazine have gathered several different perspectives on wine bloggers. This week we will be running those perspectives, and taking a look at how wine bloggers are viewed by the rest

Perspectives on Wine Blogging: Wine Importer Bill Deutsch

Remy Charest
Features
2 min read
In anticipation of the upcoming 2012 Wine Bloggers’ Conference later this week the editors at Palate Press: The online wine magazine have gathered several different perspectives on wine bloggers. This week we will be running those perspectives, and taking a look at how wine bloggers are viewed by the rest

Perspective on Wine Bloggers: Oregon Winemakers

Ryan Reichert
Features
2 min read
In anticipation of the upcoming 2012 Wine Bloggers' Conference later this week the editors at Palate Press: The online wine magazine have gathered several different perspectives on wine bloggers. This week we will be running those perspectives, and taking a look at how wine bloggers are viewed by the rest

What is Greatness in Wine? A Philosophical Look Down Under

Joe Roberts
Features
6 min read
It’s clear from breakfast alone that Penfolds isn’t afraid to flaunt success. Visiting Penfolds’ Kalimna vineyard site in Australia’s Barossa Valley, a group of East Coast sommeliers and I were greeted by a vast quantity of mung bean pancakes, spring rolls, Coffin Bay oysters, and 60 degree eggs so large