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How Does Wine Tasting Differ From The Old World To The New World?

How Does Wine Tasting Differ From The Old World To The New World?

Old World and New World are important terms in the wine world. The Old World refers to the countries that have been making wine for thousands of years, like France, Italy, and Spain. While the New World refers to countries that have been making wine for a much shorter amount of time, like the United …

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Williamette Valley sustainable wine practices

What Makes The Willamette Valley One Of The Most Sustainable Wine Regions?

It’s no secret that some practices within the modern wine industry can have a detrimental impact on the environment. Things like pesticide usage, greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the shipping process, and water usage during the growing season all negatively impact the environment. In fact, while French vineyards occupy only 3% of the country’s agricultural …

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Canada-US Free Trade Agreement

The Canada-US Free Trade Agreement’s Impact on US Wine Exports

How Does The Canada-US Free Trade Agreement Affect American Wine Exports? After several years of negotiations, the Canada–US Free Trade Agreement went into effect on January 1, 1989. By definition, a free trade agreement creates a group of countries that mutually decide to reduce tariffs on each other, while maintaining their original duties against non-members. The Canada-US …

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History of the Changyu Wine Industry

History of the Changyu Wine Industry

History of the Changyu Wine Industry On January 1, 1892, Changyu Pioneer Wine Co, founded by Zhang Bishi, became China’s first winery. The company’s headquarters are located in Yantai in the Shandong province. According to many wine experts, Changyu is regarded as China’s counterpart to France’s world-famous Bordeaux winemaking region. The company has developed more …

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Your guide to choosing and storing wine

A Guide to Choosing And Storing Wine

A Guide To Choosing And Storing Wine  The history of wine is the history of civilization itself. Wine has been a part of human society for millenniums. First discovered by accident, wine has since become a staple of social gatherings, religious ceremonies, and everyday life. It spans culture and geography, with each region developing its …

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Australian Wine Industry

The Australian Wine Industry

The Australian Wine Industry Since the first vines were planted on Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens site in 1788, the Australian wine industry has received considerable attention. Over the centuries, numerous waves of immigrants have built up the thriving Australian wine industry that exists today. Through the years, the Australian wine industry has witnessed plenty of …

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Robert Parker

Robert Parker And His World Of Wine Criticism

Robert Parker And His World Of Wine Criticism Robert Parker is an American wine critic who is often regarded as one of the most influential voices in the modern wine industry. His 100-point wine rating system and publication, The Wine Advocate, with its stylistic preferences and note-taking terminology, have grown popular in American wineries. Consequently, …

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