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In truth, I have tasted good unoaked Chardonnay that has nearly changed my mind.
This is one grape that commands a lot of acreage in vineyards in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
A coal miner secures the aid of influential French winemaker Jean-claude Berrouet to help realize his ambitious plans. Ye Jun reports
Variations in weather and the vagaries of fate make it tough for a winemaker to produce excellence every year. So consistently great wines deserve special mention.
A coal miner secures the aid of influential French winemaker Jean-claude Berrouet to help realize his ambitious plans. Ye Jun reports
Cool climates mean grapes ripen slowly, which improves the flavors of wines. This is part of the reason cool climate regions are attracting so much attention.Tasmania, the island state off Australia's southern coast, is the continent's coolest region. It makes only 1 percent of Australia's wine, but produces 7 percent of the ultra-premium market.
Established in 1844, Penfolds in Australia is considered an industry leader.
It's late in summer but the heat shows no sign of letting up in Hong Kong. On the streets, it seems everyone is gulping huge cups of Taiwanese-style bubble tea, juices or coffee just to keep cool.
The happy color of the wine advertises its characteristics.
The annual excuse to chug mug after mug of beer is back. Ye Jun does a quick spin around town to check out the best places for brew and grub because...
This is a grape that would be schizophrenic were it human. It was born and bred in Italy, given a German name and found fame as a French vintage.
It also has a delicious spiciness that has barely detected notes of cinnamon, musky tomato and woodland earth. The scent of mushroom often lingers in the aftertaste.