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IWINETC Day 1 overview

April 9, 2015 – 2:06 am

After the welcoming and open announcements by Anthony Swift, Wine Pleasures, the first two speakers also gave welcoming talks. Champagne causes eyes to sparkle and the region is anxious to see if Champagne will be added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Philippe Harant, Director of the Champagne Marne Tourism Office presented “La […]

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From champagne to cava

April 6, 2015 – 1:47 am

Our trek to Europe reminds me of this year”s International Wine Tourism Conference. We started in the lounge at the airport with champagne. On board the IcelandAir flight to Reykjavik, we were served a  Mont Marcal Cava Reserva. The last session at the International Wine Tourism Conference is a presentation by next year’s conference host. […]

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A Look at Nebbiolo: What It Is and Where It Grows

March 25, 2015 – 4:12 pm

The Nebbiolo grape variety is primarily found in the Piemonte region of northern Italy.

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Petit Manseng: What It Is and Where to Find It

March 20, 2015 – 1:05 pm

Petit Manseng, an aromatic white grape, is found in limited areas of the US and France.

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Harvest Ridge Winery Mastering Chambourcin

March 3, 2015 – 7:34 am

The newest winery in Delaware is showing that they can craft outstanding wines that will cause wine enthusiasts to ponder, “This was grown in Delaware.” One of the stars of the portfolio are wines made with Chambourcin. The grape is popular along the central and northeast coast onto Ontario and Quebec. This French hybrid is […]

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Wine Tasting of South Africa Wines

February 21, 2015 – 9:35 am

This week we took a trip into the District of Columbia for a tasting of wines from South Africa.

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Beyond Bubbles: The Essence of Champagne

February 19, 2015 – 9:18 am

Steady columns of minuscule bubbles rise to the surface forming the mousse. All senses including observation are heightened. The bubbles foreshadow what is to come: an explosion of effervescence in the mouth, aromas and tastes that bring smiles to faces, sensual sensations that extend beyond self to the immediate surroundings and a cleansed palate that […]

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Is Champagne Underrepresented at the Boston Wine Expo?

February 6, 2015 – 10:40 am

Sparkling wines have been on my mind lately. Last fall, Kathy and I attended a media FAM trip to several cava producers in the Penedés in Spain. Last weekend, we were on a judging panel evaluating ten Virginia sparkling wines. Kathy and I are already writing articles for this year’s International Wine Tourism Conference that […]

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A Crib Sheet for Georgian Grapes and Appellations

February 5, 2015 – 12:36 pm

If you are attending the Boston Wine Expo on February 14th or 15th, you will find the most unique wines produced by wineries from the country Georgia. Although there are plantings of international grapes in the country, they are in a minority. For members of the trade, media and consumers that take notes, writing the […]

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IWINETC Early Bird Registration Ends January 31!

January 26, 2015 – 10:12 am

This week is your last chance to get the Early Bird reduced price tickets to the International Wine Tourism Conference in Champagne, France. Register online at http://www.iwinetc.com/2015france/conference-registration. The 2015 IWINETC is scheduled for April 8 and 9 in Reims, France. Participants attending the conference will have the opportunity to network with other professionals including wine, […]

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