
The Sunday Paper: April Edition
Are you keeping up with the ever-changing world of wine? Here are my top wine industry reads this month. These are articles I believe to be worth the read for anyone studying wine or interested in the latest wine news, wine trends, or wine discussions!
Global warming is bringing major changes to classic regions!
Warmer = riper, and Champagne is now able to jump into the still wine category because of it!
Burgundy is considering what grapes they may need to embrace in the future! Nebbiolo perhaps?
READ THE WINE ENTHUSIAST ARTICLE

Frost!
A significant portion of France’s grapes may be lost due to the recent frosts!
The situation also affects the vineyards in large parts of Italy.

Fire prevention plan in the works...
An ongoing initiative has been launched to prevent fires in California, and is well received, as the area cannot afford to endure more economic harm!

100 point scale for vineyard quality?
What is the potential for vineyards to produce “great” wines? Can it be measured? Agronomist Giovanni Bigot thinks so!
READ THE WINE SPECTATOR ARTICLE

A modern approach to pairing food and wine...
What wine to pair with any food goes far beyond what flavors go well together!
This is an excellent read in embracing new wine terminology and experiences.

Who will take the lead this season in a rosé saturated market?
Provençal rosé is what is trendy and many new producers are just following a formula to create something similar. Will the quality stuff prevail and when will consumers get bored of this style?



A Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine with a passion for everything wine + beverage!