Weingut Kracher – Discovering the Sweet Side of Wine

Weingut Kracher – Discovering the Sweet Side of Wine

Kracher is renowned as the epitome of noble sweet wines, earning its reputation through generations of exceptional winemaking, and for revitalizing the Austrian wine industry.  With vineyards nestled in the Seewinkel area of Austria’s Burgenland, the winery...
The Charm of Grower Champagnes

The Charm of Grower Champagnes

When it comes to Champagne, most people think of the iconic Champagne houses that have dominated the market for centuries. However, there is a fascinating world of artisanal delight waiting to be explored: Grower Champagne. These hidden gems, crafted by individual...
Monoculture vs Polyculture with Aleš Kristančič of Movia

Monoculture vs Polyculture with Aleš Kristančič of Movia

Monoculture is the planting and cultivation of one single crop over a large swath of farmland. Polyculture is farming where many crops are planted side-by-side or even together to increase biodiversity and subsequently foster sustainability. It also turns out that...
Old Vines, Old Style and a Family Legacy – Ca’ Dei Zago

Old Vines, Old Style and a Family Legacy – Ca’ Dei Zago

Christian Zago is the fifth generation to run Ca’ dei Zago, a small estate in the hills near Valdobbiadene. They farm their 16 acres of vines according to biodynamic methods, and make just two wines. Christian (below) is often referred to as the face of the “new wave”...
Couvent Rouge – From Weed to Wine, from Cannabis to Cabernet

Couvent Rouge – From Weed to Wine, from Cannabis to Cabernet

Couvent Rouge Lebanon | Bekaa Valley Couvent Rouge is the story of a village that decided to replace its cannabis plantations with noble vine grapes. The winery is located in the depths of the Bekka Valley, just outside of a small town called Deir El Ahma. Farmers...