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Excellent and Free Course on the Wines of the Rhone Valley offered by Napa Valley Wine Academy in conjunction with Inter-Rhone. Intermediate level done in 4 parts that does nice coverage of Cotes du Rhone AOC, CDR Named Villages, the Crus of the CDR and Other AOC's of the Rhone Valley. You are awarded a Certificate upon successful pass of the final exam at three stages. Good news is that you have unlimited attempts. Lots of info is covered, so its good that they broke it down into 4 sections. Great way to learn about this important region and a fantastic review even if you think you know it. Do you know how many CDR Villages are allowed to append their names? How many Crus North and South in the CDR? The difference between Cotes du Rhone and the Rhone Valley? What types of wines are produced in each Cru or each of the Villages with DGC? If not, you will benefit from doing this course. Hop on the NVWA website https://lnkd.in/gmiG8gkV and check it out. Membership gives you access to even more study tool, video education, webinars, WSET helps and mock exams and a free Certification course of your choice for Napa Valley, Oregon, Argentina or American Wine.

My work in progress about the Ontario Wines and the Niagara wine region. A challenging but promising future for the Ontario wine industry

Do you like to wine down and read amazing business stories on the weekends? In 2024, I will experiment with sharing exciting stories outside of the telecom field that I hope you find interesting. First out is this story on winemaking in Languedoc in France. A story that is exciting from multiple perspectives: 1. How do you combine rugby 🏉 and run a wine 🍷 business at age 22? 2. How do you reposition a wine region in France from table to serious wines? 3. How do you build a visiting experience into your winery? Enjoy a day off with a blend from Gérard Bertrand Wines and how they have come to life. #OffGrid #SaturdaySatisfaction

Discover some of the greatness of Château de Pommard in our latest article!

This is a good introduction to South African wine. Once you have completed it, there is a second level which is also free and goes into more detail - https://lnkd.in/dhfRSpDx

If you want to know the basics of Moldovan wine and winemaking, here's a 6-minute overview we just finished making. We had some issues with the sound though. I hope you can forgive us for these unfixable mistakes.

Only from ADCO....of course!

🍇Napa Valley's Influence on California Wine Culture🍷 Over 50 years, Napa Valley has transformed California's wine reputation from a bulk jug producer to a source for some of the world's most coveted wines. Much of this perceived elevation stems from Napa's pioneering vision. Seeking to create California wines that could rival French classics, Napa wineries embraced estate bottling, single-vineyard sourcing, varietal labeling, and sustainable practices early on. Demand for Napa Cabernets and Chardonnays proved California could make serious wines, paving the way for emerging regions. Just as important was Napa's early support of wine tourists. Visitors were drawn to the area by its beautiful farms, many tourist activities, and food and wine events. Many people have discovered California wine through Napa Valley, a must-see location. This active community of wine lovers in the United States raised standards for tasting room reviews nationwide. Napa's successful plan for wine tourism helped wine regions all over the world. Through hard work and intelligent advertising, Napa Valley forever changed how people think about California wine. The focus on excellence in the area brought in top talent and money, which raised standards across the country. 🍇

Good point Alison! With so many wineries and brands in total ‘survival mode’, I think it’s real easy to start chasing alternative routes to a P&L. Your point about the restaurants is potentially a great key, especially if wineries had greater access to collaboration with local restaurants. With 170,000+ new brand registrations in the last year, 80,000+ of them imported product, staying in business seems to be overshadowing the focus of being a great hospitality brand. I believe in creating experiential winery events highlighting the miraculous details of wine as the key to great hospitality eventing. A little food ‘to go with it’ is an accent or enhancement to the focus, not a focus of the brand.🛟🍷 #directtoconsumer #dtc #winemakersforum #wine #winery