The Rebirth of Garnachas

The Rebirth of Garnachas

What’s not to love about Grenache, the versatile European grape variety that has been able to adapt to so many different terroirs, vinification techniques and winemaking styles? Whether you call it Grenache or Garnacha, this ever-more-popular grape is more than a...
1st Growth Wine in Greece – La Tour Melas

1st Growth Wine in Greece – La Tour Melas

La Tour Melas Central Greece, Achinos “We bet that we could produce a 1st growth wine in Greece.” The winery took up the challenge and in 2000, decided to plant their first vineyard at La Tour Melas.  At an altitude of 300m, the property is surrounded by...
5 Generations in the Village of Valreas – Domaine Grande Bellane

5 Generations in the Village of Valreas – Domaine Grande Bellane

A Family Story: 5 Generations of Winegrowers since 1919 The adventure began in 1919, when, on their return from the war, Raoul Couston and his father decided to turn the family broom-making workshop into a winemaking cellar. At the very beginning, they had to build...
Chateau Pajzos and Tokaji, the National Treasure of Hungary

Chateau Pajzos and Tokaji, the National Treasure of Hungary

Tokaji Wine, The National Treasure of Hungary for Centuries Home of the legendary Aszú white wines, the Tokaj wine region is located in northeastern Hungary. Named after the town of Tokaj, the region’s former commercial centre, it is a relatively small wine region of...
Puchang Vineyards – An Oasis in the Middle of the Desert

Puchang Vineyards – An Oasis in the Middle of the Desert

Puchang Vineyards China, Xinjiang, Turpan Valley Very much an oasis in the middle of the desert, Puchang is one of the gems in the world of wine with a sight so uncommon, it can never be seen elsewhere!  Puchang was first established in 1975. In 2008, Hong Kong...
New in Town: Proyecto Garnachas

New in Town: Proyecto Garnachas

Tribute to an Underdiscovered Variety Proyecto Garnachas | Spain, Various Regions The ‘Proyecto Garnachas’ is a journey through the history of Garnacha through the eyes of Raul Acha, our winemaker and passionate advocate of a variety that has historically...