The wine region of Philadelphia is located in the region of Cape Town of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine The Blacksmith or the Domaine Capaia produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Philadelphia are Chenin blanc et Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Philadelphia often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, black fruit.
In the mouth of Philadelphia is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Philadelphia, producing 3 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Philadelphia go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish.
This is the highest level set since the 2008 vintage, and comes off the back of continued sales growth of Champagne around the world. It is in stark contrast to the 2020 vintage, which was set at 8,000kg per hectare, one of the lowest yields set in recent years, following both drought and a vast drop in consumer demand during the pandemic, which saw sales drop by 18%. In 2021, Champagne experienced one of its most difficult growing seasons for many years, with frost, hail, rain and disease wreak ...
Fleur de Miraval will be poured at the Dolby Theatre during the Oscars (27 March), as well as during the Governors Ball – the Academy’s official afterparty – and at other Oscars-related events in Los Angeles, New York City, and London, including the Oscars Nominees Luncheon on 7 March. Serving Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne, best known for its association with Pitt, was a ‘natural choice’, the champagne brand said in a statement announcing the news. ‘Fleur de Miraval will now ...
On 19 September 2021, the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge in the island of La Palma, Spain began a massive, three-month long eruption, that was a catastrophic event for this westward island in the Canarias. The volcanic fumes caused breathing problems as well as the cancellation of flights and fruit harvests, including grapes. Despite 7,000 people needing evacuation from the flow of the lava, there was only one fatality during the entire eruption. As the lava flow eventually covered over 1,000ha, mo ...
