At a Glance Location The Basque Country spans the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay, and what it includes is as much a political question as a geographic one. The map above, Ardoaren ekoizpena Euskal Herrian (“wine production in the Basque Country”), shows the seven historical territories of Euskal Herria — roughly, “the country…
Title Uncorked Potential: The Wild Wines of Chile Director / Host Jack Kauffman Year 2025 Format Documentary Duration 56 minutes Where to watch Available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS App. Expires 12/29/2026 About the Film Uncorked Potential: The Wild Wines of Chile is a documentary following filmmaker and sommelier Jack Kauffman through some…
The Region at a Glance History Current productive area around 5,000 ha (down from 20,000 ha in the 1970s), slightly smaller compared to Jerez. For a short historical overview of the region, see article Soils Sierra de Montilla (hills east of Montilla) and Moriles Alto (north of Moriles) are designated Subzonas de Calidad Superior with…
Title Mussels: An Homage in 50 Recipes Author Sergio Herman Publisher Nijgh & van Ditmar Date 2022 ISBN 9789038811420 (nl) 9798986640693 (en) Pages 256 Sample www.vanderveldeboeken.nl About Hommage For twenty-five years, Dutch chef Sergio Herman cooked in his family’s mussel restaurant, Oud Sluis. By 2005, the restaurant had been awarded three Michelin stars. Sergio still…
Title Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate – A geologist wanders through the world of wine Author Alex Maltman Publisher Académie du Vin Library Date 2025 ISBN 9781917084628 Pages 304 Summary Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate is based on 12 feature articles published over the years in the magazine The World of Fine Wine plus six…
Title Understanding Vineyard Soils Author Robert E. White Publisher Oxford University Press Date 2015 ISBN 9780199342068 Pages 264 Summary The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils, published in 2009, has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to viticulture, and is a major resource for professionals in the industry. However, the subject is…
Title Geloof in de Brouwerij – Opkomst, bloei, ondergang en herrijzenis van bierbrouwerij De Gekroonde Valk / Faith in the Brewery – The rise, flourishing, fall and resurrection of the De Gekroonde Valk brewery Author Rolf van der Woude Publisher Stichting de Gekroonde Valk Date 2e druk 20171e druk 2009 – Uitgeverij Bas Lubberhuizen ISBN…
Lubberhuizen spirits are available for direct purchase through Pasteuning‘s online shop. The distillery also maintains relationships with select restaurants and specialty wine merchants throughout the Netherlands. Visitors can connect with the distillery and its activities through Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. A Living Heritage of Dutch Eau-de-Vie Lubberhuizen Distillery—originally founded in 2003 as Lubberhuizen & Raaff—stands…
Title Het volkomen stookboek – Handboek voor het stoken van alcohol Author Prof. J.W. Brouwer (1) Publisher Uitgeverij Bas Lubberhuizen Date 2014 (4e druk herzien)3e – 20002e – 1997 (herzien)1e – 1991 ISBN 978-9059373952 Pages 144 Summary Zelf alcohol stoken? Zo moeilijk is dat niet als je deze praktische handleiding van prof. J.W. Brouwer erbij…
About the Wines Flight Entree Flight 1 – Western Australia Flight 2 – Victoria Flight 3 Flight 4 – Clare/Barossa Valley Wine Searcher Where to buy? About the Wineries Tyrrell’s Wines (1858) Tyrrell’s Wines is a renowned, family-owned Australian winery established in 1858 by Edward Tyrrell in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, with the…
About the Winery Founded: 2004 by Alexander & Carrie Vik (Norwegian entrepreneurs) Location: Millahue, Cachapoal Valley, Chile Estate Size: 4,300 hectares, 327 hectares under vine (400 parcels) Philosophy: Innovative, holistic approach—excellence in wine, art, and hospitality Awards Wines All wines are blends from the vineyards, except for Champagne which come from Ay (France). Blend percentages fluctuate…
Title Wine Grapes, A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours Author Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers | Penguin Books Ltd. Date 2012 ISBN US Hardcover: 978-0062206367UK Hardcover: 978-1846144462[e-book] Pages 1280 Shop www.jancisrobinson.com About the Book José had an idea for a book he wanted to discuss with…
Title Chateau Chunder: A Wine Revolution Director Stephen Oliver Synopsis A documentary on the recent history of Australian wine, revealing how a small group of enterprising Australian winemakers took on the elitist world of wine – and won. Release October, 2012 IMDB www.imdb.com/title/tt2551436 Length 57m Website www.kanopy.com/en/product/255492 YouTube Chateau Chunder About the Film Reviews Trailer…
Luis Seabra (1973), studied Agronomy at UTAD and Winemaking (MA) at UCP. Worked briefly in the field as teacher, researcher, and consultant; as winemaker at Niepoort (2004-2012); founded LS Vinhos in 2013. Location …the mission is to create wines that tell about the place where they are coming from, made with a minimal intervention philosophy,…
Title Tasting the Past: The Science of Flavor & the Search for the Origins of Wine Author Kevin Begos Publisher Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill (Hachette) Date June, 2018 ISBN 978-1616205775 Pages 288 Summary In search of a mysterious wine he once tasted in a hotel room minibar, journalist Kevin Begos travels along the original wine routes—from the…
About the Wine Conversation The Wine Conversation is a hybrid podcast and website (“podsite”) created and hosted by Sarah Kemp, the former Publisher and Managing Director of Decanter, offering deep dives into the world of wine through interviews, expert articles, and recommendations. It features conversations with leading wine personalities, thoughtful analysis of regions and vintages,…
Facts and Figures Production, Consumption and Export Production: 19.1 million bottles For comparison, Champagne 271 million, Prosecco 660 million, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 88 million, Corpinat 2.2 million. Franciacorte is consumed in Italy (88%) mainly Lombardia (48%). Largest export market is nearby Switzerland (where it amounts to 2% of total sparkling imports). Average shelf price…
Last updated: July 2026 Corpinnat: Què és? Corpinnat is Brand Unlike D.O. Cava, Champagne AOC, Franciacorta DOCG or TrentoDOC, Corpinnat ® is not a European geographical indication. It is a EU brand and producer group (as such resembles the German VDP.Sekt.Statut, for example). Origins Penedès, Catalunya is the region where the first sparkling wines were…
Grüner veltliner can be thirst-quenchingly fresh and fruity, with plenty of acidity (…) it can also be a full-bodied, intriguingly spicy, perhaps peppery white and well worth ageing – World Atlas of Wine Fashionable, versatile, top-quality Austrian white wine variety – Wine Grapes Besides the usual sources (World Atlas of Wine, Oxford Companion to Wine,…
Besides the usual sources (World Atlas of Wine, Oxford Companion to Wine, Decanter, etc.), the information provided by the New Zealand Winegrowers organisation on the New Zealand Wine website is as altogether unique as the wine. The quality of the material (articles, videos, maps, statistics, etc.) is outstanding, all made freely available, idem for the…
Title Terroir Footprints – A Fascinating Journey to the Great World of Terroir Author Pedro Parra Publisher Alit Wines Date May, 2021 ISBN 978-1-889937-46-5 (English Hardcover) Pages 444 Synopsis Terroir Footprints by Pedro Parra is an essential read for wine enthusiasts. Explore Burgundy, Barolo, Sonoma, and more through the eyes of a leading terroir expert. With over 20 years of…
Title El Vino en la Historia de Chile y el Mundo Author Rodrigo Alvarado Moore Publisher Origo Ediciones Date 2003 ISBN 978-9568077129 Pages 206 Title Chilean Wine: The Heritage Publisher Board and Bench Publishing Date 2005 ISBN 978-1891267802 Most of the book is about the story of wine in general written for a local audience…
Title Descorchados 2025 – Guía de Vinos de Chile | Guide to the Wines of Chile | Guia de Vinhos Author Patricio Tapia Publisher Descorchados Languages Spanish, Portuguese, English Format Paperback and e-book Date 2025 ISBN 9789560955241 | Guía de Vinos de ChileGuia de Vinhos da Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia, Chile, Peru e Uruguai (box) Pages…
Title Charmante wijnen van Chili – Een smaakvolle reis door de vele wijnstreken van ChiliThe Wines of Chile (translation) Author Hubrecht Duijker Publisher Het Spectrum Date 1999 ISBN 9781840003086 Pages 240 Preview Google Books Find a copy Worldcat OCLC 67744928 Title The Wines of Chile Author Hubrecht Duijker Publisher Mitchell Beazley Date 2000 ISBN 9781840003086…
Title The World in a Wine Glass – The Insider’s Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now Author Ray Isle Publisher Scribner (Simon and Schuster) Date November 14, 2023 ISBN 9781982182786 (Hardcover) Pages 720 Summary Too much of today’s wine is mass-produced, industrially farmed, corporate-owned, and essentially, ordinary. In The World in a Wineglass,…
Title The Accidental Connoisseur: An Irreverent Journey through the Wine World. Author Lawrence Osborne Publisher North Point Press (Farrar Straus & Giroux) Date 2004 ISBN 978- 0865476332 (hardcover)978- 0865477124 (paperback)978-1429935111 (e-book) Pages 262 Summary In his search for wine that is a true expression of the place that produced it, Osborne takes the reader from…
Title Paradiso – De nieuwe wijnen van Chili Author Cees van Casteren Publisher Inmerc Language Dutch Date 2006 ISBN 978-9066117334 (Hardcover) Pages 180 Summary The New Wines of Chile tells the fascinating story of five centuries of wine in Chile, exploring all 13 wine regions and their diverse wine styles, thus clarifying why Chile is…
Title The Wines of Chile Author Jan Read Publisher Mitchell Beazley (Reed International) Date 1994 ISBN 978-1857323306 (Hardcover) Pages 184 Summary Contains information on the history, wines, vineyards, producers and food of Chile, where a new generation of wine-makers trained in France are making the most of the vast Chilean grape-harvest to produce world-class wines…
Course Capstone California Institute Wine Insitute Instructor(s) Tim Gaiser MS, Evan Goldstein MS, Wayne Belding MS, et al. Date 2021 (press release) Duration – 101 – 45 minutes– Level 1: Introductory – 6 hours– Level 2: Intermediate – 20 hours– Level 3: Advanced – 50 hours– Level 4: Expert/Ambassador – 120 hours Cost See Certification….
Course Tasting Essentials Institute Rioja Wine Academy Instructor(s) Elisa Errea & Nygil Murrell Date 2025 Duration 6 hours Cost Free Format Online Certificate Yes (Accredible) About the Course In six chapters, six different Rioja wines are covered. Each chapter starts with some reading material, after which you are encouraged to taste, fill out a tasting…
Podcast Wine Blast with Susie & Peter, Masters of Wine Since 2020 Frequency Weekly Website susieandpeter.com/podcast Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wine-blast-with-susie-and-peter/id1505083611 Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6EcgYHh5pImQBkxu3QPNTY Awards 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Award 2024 About the Podcast The podcast is currently in it’s sixth season (started during COVID lock down). Some of the topics covered For a complete list of…
Course The World History of Modern Wine Instructor Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre Institute Trinity College (TrinityX) Date 2019 Duration 6 weeks (2-5 hours pers week) Cost Free (archived) About the Course References Stephen Bittner is interviewed in week 6. His book about Russian and Soviet wine culture was yet to be published. About the Teacher Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre…
Title 99 Bottles: The Wines That Changed My Life (and Can Change Yours Too) Author André Hueston Mack Publisher Abrams Date October, 2019 ISBN 978-1419734571 (Hardcover) Pages 256 Excerpts Google BooksGoogle Play: Audio Book read by the author Synopsis 99 Bottles is a highly opinionated, vibrantly illustrated wine guide from one of the country’s most…
Title Oz Clarke’s Story of Wine: 8000 Years, 100 Bottles Author Oz Clarke Publisher Pavilion Books (HarperCollins) Date November, 2023 ISBN 978-0008621490 (Hardcover) Pages 342 Excerpts Google BooksGoogle Play (Audio Book, read by Oz Clarke) Synopsis Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone’s favourite wine expert Oz…
Title The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr., and the Reign of American Taste Author Elin McCoy Publisher Ecco Press (HarperCollins) Date 2005 ISBN 978-0060093686 (Hardcover) Pages 342 Excerpts Google Books Synopsis This is the story of how an American lawyer raised on Coca-Cola caused a revolution in the way wines…
Title Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer’s Tour of France (25th Anniversary Edition) Author Kermit Lynch Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux Date First edition: 198825th Anniversary edition: 2013 ISBN 9780374538538 (Paperback) Pages 288 Excerpts Google BooksAudio Book (Google Play) Synopsis In celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary, Adventures on the Wine Route has been…
Title Flawless – Understanding Faults in Wine Author Jamie Goode Publisher University of California Press Date September, 2018 ISBN 9780520276901 Pages 240 Excerpts – Google Books– Audiobook (Google Play Books) Synopsis Flawless is the first book of its kind dedicated to exploring the main causes of faults in wine. From cork taint, to volatile acidity, to…
English, Please The content below is in Dutch. There is very little translated into English. For a first impression, see Title Wijn van Nederlandse bodem Author Geert-Jan Vis, Denise Maljers, Stan Beurskens Publisher Terra (TerraLannoo) Date 2015 ISBN 9789089896728 (Hardcover) Pages 191 Excerpts www.lannoo.be/sites/default/files/books/issuu/9789089896728.pdf Synopsis Hoe goed gaat het met onze wijn? Kunnen we de…
Title Godforsaken Grapes – A Slightly Tipsy Journey through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Underappreciated Wine Author Jason Wilson Publisher Abrams Press Date April, 2018 ISBN 9781419727580 (Hardcover) Pages 320 Excerpts Google BooksGoogle Play (Audio) Synopsis A combination of travel memoir and epicurean adventure, Godforsaken Grapes is an entertaining love letter to wine. New York Times…
Title Behind the Glass – The Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting Author Gus Zhu Publisher Académie du Vin Library Date September, 2024 ISBN 9781913141912 Pages 240 Excerpts Behind the Glass: The Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting (GuildSomm)Behind the Glass: The science of smelling, Gus Zhu – Club Oenologique (Dec 10, 2024)(excerpts…
Title The 24-Hour Wine Expert Author Jancis Robinson Publisher Oxford University Press Date February 4, 2016 ISBN 978-0-141-98181-9 Pages 112 Excerpts – The 24-Hour Wine Expert (Google Books)– 24hourwineexpert.com/a-taste-of-the-book Synopsis The aim of this book is to share my knowledge with you and make you a self-confident wine expert in 24 hours. Website 24hourwineexpert.com About…
Title Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover’s Guide to Geology Author Alex Maltman Publisher Oxford University Press Date 2 april 2018 ISBN 978-0190863289 (Hardcover) Pages 256 Excerpt google.com/books/edition/Vineyards_Rocks_and_Soils/W2lNDwAAQBAJ Synopsis Vineyard geology is the new “hot topic” among wine connoisseurs, and is rapidly becoming a must-know when selecting a wine. Few wine writers have geological…
Title The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World Author Christy Campbell Publisher Algonquin Books (Hachette) Date March 25, 2005 ISBN 978-1565124608 (Hardcover) Pages 320 Excerpt google.com/books/edition/The_Botanist_and_the_Vintner/9AQ5AQAAIAAd Title Phylloxera : How Wine Was Saved for the World Author Christy Campbell Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Date 2004 ISBN 978-0007115358 (Hardcover) Pages 314 Excerpt…
Title A Natural History of Wine Author Rob DeSalle, Ian Tattersall Publisher Yale University Press Date November 10, 2015 ISBN 9780300211023 (Hardcover) Pages 264 Excerpt google.com/books/edition/A_Natural_History_of_Wine/v_rDCgAAQBAJ Audio 8 hrs and 14 mins audible.com/pd/A-Natural-History-of-Wine-Audiobook/B0178FOB8Q Synopsis Was science ever more intoxicating? This sparkling contribution to the science of wine by palaeoanthropologist Ian Tattersall and entomologist Rob DeSalle…
Wine Region (Vin de) Bellet Country France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Alpes-Maritimes Status AOP (1941) [fiche produit] Altitude 200-300 m Surface 48 ha (650 ha) Volume 980 hl Varieties red: braquet, folle N, cinsault N (grenache N)white: rolle, roussane, spagnol, mayorquin (clairette, bourboulenc, chardonnay, pignerol, muscat à petit grains) Style red, rosé, white Site vindenice.comfacebook.com/p/AOP-Bellet About Bellet…
Title A Year in Port Director David Kennard Synopsis A Year in Port is the climax of a trilogy of films beginning with A Year in Burgundy (2013) and A Year in Champagne (2015). With renowned wine importer Martine Saunier as our guide once more, we journey into the magical world of Port with four…
Title A Year in Champagne Director David Kennard Starring Martine Saunier (self) Synopsis With renowned wine importer Martine Saunier as our guide, we get a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the real Champagne through six houses, from small independent makers like Champagne Saint-Chamant, where each and every bottle is still turned by hand in…
Title A Year in Burgundy Director David Kennard Synopsis The film follows seven wine-making families in the Burgundy region of France through the course of a full year, and delves into the cultural and creative process of making wine, as well as its deep ties to the land. The film is in four season-sections, and…
Title The New Wine Rules – A Genuinely Helpful Guide to Everything You Need to Know Author Jon Bonné Publisher Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed US) | Quadrille (UK) Date Nov 14, 2017 ISBN 9780399579806 (Hardcover) Pages 152 Excerpt google.com/books/edition/The_New_Wine_Rules/EAIEDgAAQBAJ Audio 2 hrs and 19 mins audible.com/pd/The-New-Wine-Rules-Audiobook/B076JH2M6N Synopsis There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying…
Title A Season for That – Lost and Found in the Other Southern France Author Steve Hoffman Publisher Crown Date Jul 09, 2024 ISBN 9780593240281 (Hardcover) Pages 368 Excerpt – google.com/books/edition/A_Season_for_That– youtube.com/watch?v=k4FjmBMEyJ4 Audio 10 hrs and 47 mins (read by the author) Synopsis In this poignant, delicious memoir, American tax preparer and food writer Steve…
Title In Vino Duplicitas – The Rise and Fall of a Wine Forger Extraordinaire Author Peter Hellman Publisher The Experiment Date 31-Jul-2017 ISBN 9781615193929 Pages 272 Shop theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/spring-2017/in-vino-duplicitas Excerpt google.com/books/edition/In_Vino_Duplicitas/8J9qDwAAQBAJ Audio 8 hrs and 26 mins The Author Peter Hellman, a New York–based journalist and author for more than 40 years, has been a contributor…
Title Sour Grapes – True Story, Fake Wine Director Jerry Rothwell, Reuben Atlas Starring Laurent PonsotJay McInerneyMaureen DowneyRajat ParrRudy Kurniawan (archive footage)Others Synopsis Documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top auction houses….
Title Widow Clicquot Director Thomas Napper Starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge Script Erin Dignam and Christopher Monger Premiere September, 2023 Toronto (TIFF) Synopsis www.widowclicquotmovie.com/synopsis IMDB Widow Clicquot Score Generally favorable (metacritic) About the film Based on the true story? Not everyone agrees: “more fantasy than fiction; seeing 1811 history through 2024 eyes” (IMDB user reviews);…
Title Viticulture, An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Wine Production (2nd edition) Author Stephen Skelton Publisher S. P. Skelton Limited Date 19-Nov-2019 ISBN 978-0-9514703-7-3 Pages 180 Shop englishwine.com/viticulture Excerpt www.google.nl/books/edition/Viticulture_Second_Edition/mq5IEAAAQBAJ Audio 8 hrs and 36 mins Review A good study guide on the topic. A book about commercial grape growing for wine production based…
Title The Bordeaux Club: The Seventy-Year Story of Great Wines and the Friends Who Shared Them Author Neil McKendrick Publisher Académie du Vin Library Date 15-Nov-2022 ISBN 9781913141349 (Hardback) Pages 384 Shop academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-bordeaux-club Excerpt www.amazon.com/Bordeaux-Club-convivial-adventures-friends/dp/1913141349/ref=sr_1_2 (audio & text) Awards Gourmand Awards Winner 2023 — Best of the Best, Book of the Year UK The story…
Title Understanding the World of Wine Authors Brian Wheaton Publisher Learn25 Date 2009 ISBN 9781662092862 Excerpt https://www.audible.com/pd/Understanding-the-World-of-Wine-Audiobook/B078XKBRTL (audiobook) Duration 14 hours Brian Wheaton spent almost 40 years in the wine trade, was a Master of Wine since 1967, at the end of his career mostly focused on wine education, well-qualified to present an introductory course…
Title Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier Authors Aldo Sohm, Christine Muhlke Publisher Learn25 Date 2019 ISBN 9781984824257 Shop aldosohm.com/pages/wine-simple Excerpt google.com/books/edition/Wine_Simpleyoutu.be/qfuzhLhJUy0 (audiobook) Awards Shortlisted for André Simon Awards 2019 Review A good introduction with wine recommendations Aldo Sohm‘s Wine Simple is not the first book about wine by a sommelier…
