The wine region of Chao Praya Delta of Thailand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Monsoon Valley or the Domaine Monsoon Valley produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chao Praya Delta are Colombard, Chenin blanc and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chao Praya Delta often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, tree fruit or tropical fruit.
We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Chao Praya Delta, producing 20 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chao Praya Delta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...
Galicia is the wettest region in all of Spain with average rainfall starting from 800mm in the driest areas all the way up to 2,200mm for those along the Atlantic coast. Given this concern, fungal issues in the vineyards are quite common and viticulture has been adapted accordingly, for example with vines being trained to pergolas or by higher trellising which allows for good air circulation. In addition, the use of antifungal chemical treatments is widespread to contend with issues such as Esca ...
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 ...