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Let's talk about my personal red wine-wonderland 👉 Pinot Noir!🍷 What to know and from where to enjoy them:   Pinot Noir is one of the oldest and best known grape varieties in the world, possibly highlighted by the vast amount of synonyms (almost 300) from Spätburgunder to Klevner.   In contrast to most widely known red grape varieties, Pinot Noir is mostly planted in cooler wine regions. Due to its wide distribution, there are a variety of clones that differ in yield and berry sizes. One thing they have in common is their thin skin, light colour and thus low tannin, whilst sporting a high acidity.   The most important wine country for Pinot Noir is France. With over 30.000 hectares the majority are planted in Burgundy and in the Champagne. For generations, the Pinot Noirs from Burgundy have been among the best and also the most expensive wines in the world. In Champagne the red grape is often pressed white (Blanc de Noirs) and is, among Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, an important component of most fine champagnes – as well as increasingly other sparkling wines around the world, even in the UK!   With a great variety in styles you can find Pinot Noir in almost every German winegrowing region. It is the most important red wine grape in Germany, and especially the 'Spätburgunder' from Ahr, Baden, Pfalz, Rheinhessen, and Württemberg are very elegant and "must-try" examples. Don’t miss the regions lesser known for reds – e.g. Rheingau or Franken too.   With more than 4.000 hectares (i.e. 1/3 of the entire Swiss vineyard expanse) Pinot Noir is the most planted red grape in Switzerland. A good reason why the Valais hosts the international wine trophy "Mondial du Pinot Noir" each year. Every true Pinot lover should at least once taste Pinot Noir from Graubünden; For many critics, this is “Switzerland’s Burgundy”.   But there are also some very exciting Pinot Noirs hailing from overseas: In the 1970s the variety was spread in the cooler regions of New Zealand, e.g. Wairarapa. The results are cherry fruit-driven wines with a distinctive acidity and a great deal of complexity. And of course, Oregon & California (USA), Patagonia (Argentina), Coastal Chile, Hemel-En-Aarde (South Africa) and certain parts of Australia make stunning Pinots now too.   What's your favourite Pinot Noir? A little tip: At Baur au Lac Vins, we currently have 1,500+ positions of Pinot Noir to discover and cherish 🤯😌 If you haven't found your favourite yet, feel free to roam: https://lnkd.in/e5Ae4uGd

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Ever thought about storing your wines? Where do you start? Here are some key pointers of how best to store your wines: ▶ Try to keep the cellar at a constant temperature of around 10-15°c. ▶ Wines need to be kept in a certain level of humidity (between 70- 80%) to avoid the wine evaporating or even it oxidizing. ▶ Avoid any light coming in contact with the wines, it can change the aromas in the wine. ▶ Lay your bottles down flat so that the wine is in contact with the cork. ▶ Check to see if the air circulates well in the cellar to avoid any mould or cork damage arising. Other than that it is easy 😀 ! Maybe add a wine fridge to your Christmas list! 🎄 💡 For the Parisiens reading this post, don’t forget the salon des Vignerons Indépendants which takes place in Paris this month (30/11 - 02/12). This exhibition is great fun, lots of really good Independant wineries presenting their wines to try and buy! https://lnkd.in/eQTeUu-g I totally recommend you visit: Domaine Siffren – stand F28, Domaine des Pierres – stand E52, Champagne Montmarthe – E42. Need any other recommendations? Get in contact with me!  #lebouchonanglais #winetastings #wineadvice

Such a compelling region - Gamay del Trasimeno DOC - glorious Grenache wines that reflect the terroir of Umbria; a wonderful touch point of this special region - history, food and wine.

Wine Stations: a sensory experience organized in collaboration with Lis Neris. Here’s how it went 🥂 - Wine Stations: un’esperienza sensoriale organizzata in collaborazione con Lis Neris. Ecco com’è andata 🥂 #workspacedesign #officedesign #officefurniture #hybridoffice #officeevolution

From the sommeliers read 📚 ups :))facts what makes this wine exceptional and people behind it. Great article

Revolutionizing Cognac: Sazerac and Quavo unveil 'White X' – a groundbreaking 'white' Cognac. Bridging tradition and innovation, this smoother and sweeter spirit is set to redefine Cognac norms. #Sazerac #Quavo #WhiteCognac #InnovationInSpirits #CognacRevolution #LuxurySpirits #CraftCognac #SpiritsIndustry #ModernCognac #BeverageTrends

𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 2023, a decidedly complex year for the wine market, is not yet over, and companies and trade fair players are already looking towards a 2024 which everyone hopes will be a full relaunch. Kicking off the big fairs will be 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬, edition no. 5, on stage from 12 to 14 February at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with the flagship show of the Vinexposium group. The French fair is 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 and is increasingly establishing itself internationally as one of the great reference fairs for the wine scene. For the 2024 edition the 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: a 72% growth in terms of participation of international exhibitors, 50 producing countries and a 28% increase in exhibition spaces. You can read the entire article on 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞, at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gRzK8gVn #wine #wineparis #vinexpo #france #italianwine #winenews #winemarket #edoardofreddi #freedlgroup