The Oenophiliac

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Napa tasting highlights whites

Napa tasting highlights whites


Chenin Blanc and Albariño came out top in a tasting of Napa Valley whites made from grapes other than Chardonnay and Sauvignon. In the US, Chardonnay outsells all other wines, … Continue reading →

July 12, 2012 · Leave a comment
US BECOMES THE WORLD’S LEADING STILL LIGHT WINE MARKET

US BECOMES THE WORLD’S LEADING STILL LIGHT WINE MARKET


The US overtook Italy in 2011 to become the largest single still light wine market, according to the IWSR. Still light wine sales in the US reached 300.6m cases in … Continue reading →

June 15, 2012 · Leave a comment
Ochoa sweetens its offer

Ochoa sweetens its offer


Navarra producer Bodegas Ochoa is planning to release a “super-late harvest” barrel fermented Moscatel later this year. Describing the wine, which is likely to be called “Sweet November”, as “like … Continue reading →

April 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

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