The wine region of Dagestan of Russia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Derbent Wine Company or the Domaine Derbent Wine Company produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dagestan are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dagestan often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit.
We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Dagestan, producing 66 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dagestan go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
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 ...
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
Fife-based business The Whisky Barrel, managed by brothers Alastair and Chris Brown, has initially released a 30-year-old Glen Moray single malt, priced at £350 and limited to 152 numbered bottles. Each bottle carries a unique QR code linked to its Digital Provenance Certificate or Non-Fungible Token (NFT), which uses blockchain technology to to securely transmit product information on a public ledger. This, the company said, will help collectors to alleviate the risk of buying a fake bottle. Th ...