The wine region of Isere is located in the region of Comtés Rhodaniens of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nicolas Gonin or the Domaine Finot produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Isere are Viognier, Verdesse and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Isere often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, blackberry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, cheese or lemon.
In the mouth of Isere is a . We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Isere, producing 47 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Isere go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...
When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...
The Drinks Trust has partnered with Whisky.Auction to host its first annual auction, with all proceeds used to fund the different projects through which the charity supports the UK hospitality sector. The Drinks Trust is a community organisation for the drinks industry, offering educational, institutional, and peer-to-peer support to the sector’s professionals. It also provides wellbeing and financial assistance in challenging times, such as those the industry is currently facing. In 2020 alone ...
