“Old vine” is a commonly used term in the world of high-end wine. It seems to imply something regal about a wine, a greater sense of depth, concentration or profundity of character. As with most ...
Imagine walking in a vineyard filled with gnarly old vines, low to the ground and so ugly they’re beautiful. They barely produce any fruit. A ripe berry that hits the tongue explodes with concentrated ...
You have probably heard of saving the redwood trees or old growth forests, but not many people have heard of preserving old grape vines. However, there are now a growing number of wine professionals ...
When Alder Yarrow heard Jancis Robinson was looking for someone to help create the largest online database of old-vine vineyards in the world, his interest was piqued. A highly respected ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We often hear the term “old vines” in reference to wine, which almost always applies to limited-edition bottlings from a special ...
This past weekend during a black-tie event at the Vinexposium gathering in Paris, France, the prestigious V d’Or wine awards were presented to recognize the top business initiatives in the wine and ...
California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s. Ancient vines, most winemakers feel, can impart a different sort of character to wine — perhaps a deeper, wilder ...
The Old Vine Conference — a London-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the world’s oldest vineyards — is bringing its flagship, annual event to the U.S. for the first time. Titled ...
Wine pros break down one of the most commonly used terms in the world of high-end wine. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He ...
We often hear the term “old vines” in reference to wine, which almost always applies to limited-edition bottlings from a special vineyard or plot. But what exactly do these words mean, and more ...