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Reviews
 Wine and Eros
www.drinktime.ru, 28 January 2010
A book is the best gift, an old adage goes. More Sweet wines
«Gastronom» ¹1 January 2010
Sweet wines cannot be rushed, neither in vinification nor in aging. More Orbis vini-2009: people, discoveries and impressions
www.drinktime.ru, 24 December 2009
Another year is almost behind us. More Wine and modern painting
«Art in Wine» ¹3 September-November 2009
I am looking at the picture. More Chianti Rufina: new releases
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(107) November 2009
Rufina is the smallest of seven Tuscan areas which produce Chianti wines. More Russian series: Chateau Le Grand Vostock
November 2009
I remember well the launch of Chateau Le Grand Vostock in Moscow. More Russian series: Fanagoria
October 2009
My trip to Fanagoria following a recent visit by Jancis Robinson will be inevitably viewed by some as “Russian retaliation”. More Wine Museum in Torgiano
«Simple Wine News» ¹8(37) October 2009
A curious paradox: wine is an ideal museum exhibit, though not the beverage itself, but its material and virtual paraphernalia. More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(106) October 2009
Half a day is usually given for Anteprima tasting at Montepulciano as production of Rosso and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is several times smaller than that of Chianti Classico. More Hand made wines
«Gastronom» ¹9 (92) September 2009
Austrian wines never competed on volume. More Chianti Classico 2007
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4(105) September 2009
Lovers of wines from classical Tuscan areas Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano can expect excellent news this year. More Yquem and Cheval Blanc: mountain tasting
«Enoteka» ¹8-9 2009
I am fortunate to participate in tastings of outstanding and, at times, great wines regularly enough. More Cracking the Schioppettino puzzle
July 2009
Italy is an amazing place in terms of viticulture. More Something to refresh?
«Gastronom» ¹7 (90) July 2009
Comments to the review on Sauvignon Blanc wines More Russian artists at Austrian vineyards, or a few words about wine and art
July 2009
About a year ago I was approached by Ekaterina Popova who is known in the Russian art circles as an artist, designer, journalist and promoter. More Why Masseto is going to Bordeaux
«Enoteka» ¹4-5(71) 2009
The latest far reaching decision from renowned Italian estate Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was unexpected by many players and experts of the wine market. More Albarino: made in Rias Baixas
«Enoteka» ¹4-5(71) 2009
Albarino is popular in Spain and also appeals to international consumers. More Spanish innovations
«Enoteka» ¹4-5(71) 2009
The Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade ICEX regularly holds wine tastings within Madrid Fusion gastronomic summits. More Profile: Enate, Somontano, Spain
Blog Entaste.com, 28 June 2009
Enate winery can easily win a “Best view from the reception” competition. More San Fabiano Calcinaia: Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva 1995 — 2001
Entaste.com blog, 26 May 2009
Milanese businessman Guido Serio bought San Fabiano estate in 1983. More Sensory analysis, or How to guarantee a wine’s taste
www.drinktime.ru, 13 May 2009
Imagine that you are the owner of a chain of wine shops and wish to launch own wine brand. More Amarone-2005: reason for joy or worry?
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(104) May 2009
Wine production in Valpolicella is not affected by current crisis — at least that is what producers were saying at the latest Amarone in Anteprima tasting. More White wines
«Vitrina» April 2009
Last year sales of white wine in France slipped to the third place, giving way to red and rose. More A favourite of the public
«Gastronom» ¹3(86) March 2009
Comments to the review on Chardonnay wines More Doing business the Russian way
Meininger’s Wine Business International Issue 1 March 2009
As selling wine gets tougher, many producers have set their sights on the emerging Russian market. More Rioja against crisis
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹2(103) March 2009
During economic crises such as the current one, consumers are especially careful about how they spend money. More Madrid Fusion-2009
«Enoteka» ¹ 2-3(70) 2009
It has become a custom that a new working year for me starts from a trip to Madrid, to Madrid Fusion congress. More Wine Intelligence studies affluent Russian wine consumers
«Vitrina» March 2009
Which wines are consumed in Moscow and St. Petersburg? More South Italian wines: a vertical cut
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1(102) January-February 2009
Three vertical tastings from producers of South Italy were recently offered to an international group of wine experts. More Joel Payne: «Wine sales depend on cultural habits»
«Vitrina» December 2008
Joel Payne is a recognised expert and critic for German wines, as well as the chief editor of Meininger’s Wine Business International — the only global professional publication for wine trade. More Champagne: slowing sales?
«Vitrina» December 2008
None of sparkling wines can compete with Champagne in terms of prestige. More Top wines 2008
«Cigar Clan» ¹6(42) December 2008 — January 2009
Every self-respecting wine magazine publishes wine scores or ratings. More 2008 year results
December 2008
The end of the year is a traditional time to look back and think about the past. More Cognac science
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹10(101) December 2008
If you know your wine and want to know your cognac, I suggest you forget about the system of values for the former and start from a blank sheet. More Where wine sits in the market
Meininger’s Wine Business International Issue 6 December 2008
Russia as a vodka drinking country? More Sauvignon Blanc as a reason for congress
«Enoteka» ¹ 10(67) 2008
“When will journalists give Sauvignon Blanc its due? More Vino in Villa: Prosecco festival
«Enoteka» ¹ 10(67) 2008
If there is a wine with bubbles, there will be a party. More American choice
«Cigar Clan» ¹5(41) October-November 2008
Sensational news spread around the wine industry in 1976. More Château La Mission Haut-Brion and its guardian prince
«Enoteka» ¹9(66) 2008
Prince Robert of Luxembourg found a wonderful occasion to hold an exceptional Château La Mission Haut-Brion tasting. More Impressing the Russians
Meininger’s Wine Business International Issue 4 August 2008
The Russian wine market may still be small relative to its population, but growing wealth, steadily expanding consumption and rising wine imports give international producers a reason to approach it with optimism, says Eleonora Scholes. More Tuscany: traditions and innovations
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(97) August 2008
Today, 20-30 years after the Supertuscan revolution that opened the modern winemaking era in the best known Italian region, no one argues that quality became one of the prerequisite conditions for acceptance and success of Tuscan wines. More Grace and caprice of Chateau Margaux
«Enoteka» ¹6(64) 2008
When WeinArt managing director Katharina Wolf sent a list of forthcoming tastings and invited to join one of them, my choice was obvious. More Wine and food events: everyone wins
(fine)wines ¹5 summer 2008
“Wines were chosen to meet several requirements. More WineCreator: defending quality and diversity
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(96) June-July 2008
WineCreator symposium took place in Spanish Ronda in the middle of April. It was decidedly one of the most influential international wine events this year. More La Pergola
Drinks plus Bars & Restaurants ¹5 2008
La Pergola in Rome doesn’t need a special introduction. More By the name of rosé
«Cigar Clan» ¹3(39) June-July 2008
These wines are often not taken seriously. More Supertuscan pioneers: 40 years of history
«Enoteka» ¹4-5(63) 2008
Time runs fast. More Climate change and wine
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4 (95) May 2008
Changing climate is affecting wine production more and more, and the issue has provoked an increasing number of discussions within the sector. More Chianti Classico Launches Collection
Business Special Report, issue 1
At the end of winter producers of the famous Italian wine zone Chianti Classico once again invited professionals, journalists and critics to assess their new wines. More Madridfusion 2008
Drinks plus Bars & Restaurants ¹3 2008
The gastronomic world has never lived through more exciting times. More Madridfusion
«Enoteka» ¹3(62) 2008
The Madridfusion forum, annually held in Madrid, is a precise barometre of what is happening in the culinary and gastronomic world today. More A thousand faces of Rioja
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3 (94) April 2008
A great Spanish region entered the 21st century continuing to develop wine production and its quality. More Auction records: dizzying heights
(fine)wines ¹4 spring 2008
The global auction market for fine and rare wines is active as never before. More Wine auctions: sales boom
(fine)wines ¹4 spring 2008
Two biggest auction houses, Christie’s and Sotheby’s, announced a healthy increase in wine sales last year. More Taylor’s: great vintages of the 20th century
«Magnum» ¹1-2 (23) 2008
Over 16 years ago Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman held a rare vertical tasting of its flagship port — vintage Taylor’s. More Vintage Croft: chronicles of the century
«Magnum» ¹1-2 (23) 2008
There is a good reason why vintage ports belong to a limited category of the world’s greatest wines. More White Italy: verdict of experts
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹2 (93) March 2008
Grand Jury Europeen headed by Francois Mauss has tasted the world’s finest wines for 12 years. More Amarone-2004: classic vintage
«Enoteka» ¹1-2 2008
Traditionally in the middle of winter the Consortium of Valpolicella wines organises preview tastings of Amarone, a renowned wine from the Northern Italy. More Lafleur in the Guinaudeau era
«Magnum» ¹12(22) December-January 2007-2008
Lafleur is one of those outstanding, yet mysterious estates. More Vintage-2007 in the Northern Hemisphere: first results
(fine)wines ¹3 winter 2007-2008
Winegrowers and winemakers hope for the best with each new vintage, but irregular weather conditions, especially in Europe, mean that quality of harvest varies from one year to another. More How Cavalli wines are dressed
Drinks+ December 2007
About 400 guests from fashion, business and wine worlds gathered at the Florentine villa of Roberto Cavalli in the middle of November. More White king of Marche
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹10 (91) December 2007
Verdicchio is one of the few white grapes in the Central Italy that is capable of producing serious wines. More Advantages of Marche
«Enoteka» ¹11 2007
A region of sea and mountains, castles and theatres, wine and olive oil, Marche is a surprisingly undiscovered area even for the Italians. More Tuscan super-revolution
«Cigar Clan» ¹5(35) 2007
The birth of the supertuscan phenomenon can be explained by many reasons. More Picolit: a rising star
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9 (90) November 2007
An autochthonous Italian grape variety is returning from oblivion and has good chances to join the line-up of the world’s best sweet wines. More MUNDUSvini wine competition: insider’s view
(fine)wines ¹2 autumn 2007
Wine competitions remain an important instrument allowing a producer to send a message in a shortest possible way about the quality of his product to a wine merchant and to a final consumer. More Wine competitions — who is the winner?
(fine)wines ¹2 autumn 2007
“Well-run reputable wine competitions can play an important part in the sales success of a wine producer”. More Who’s who in Russia
Wine Business International Issue 5 October 2007
Our survey was compiled and written by Eleonora Scholes from responses to a questionnaire sent to 250 key members of the Russian wine trade. More Oxygen, closures and wine
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (89) October 2007, "Vitrina" November 2007
Producer of artificial corks Nomacorc is known through its innovative research programmes which study various types of closures and their interaction with wine. More Roero, Barbaresco, Barolo: latest releases
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (89) October 2007, "Vitrina" October 2007
Alba Wines Exhibition is a traditional event where the Union of Alba wine producers shows the latest millesimes. More Bordeaux-2004: forecasts and reality
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹7(88) September 2007
Grand Jury Europeen held a extensive tasting of red Bordeaux 2004 which are currently being released on the market. More Red Villany
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(87) August 2007
The best winemaking traditions of Hungary come from Tokaj. More Wines of authenticity
«Cigar Clan» ¹4(34) 2007
Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner probably could not imagine that the short series of lectures on agriculture delivered before his death in 1920s would form the basis of a new agricultural approach and would become a popular winemaking practice in the 21st century. More In expectation...
(fine)Wines ¹1 summer 2007
2007 is awash of surprises for wine lovers. More 80 Rieslings from Egon Muller
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) — 6(87) June-July — August 2007
Egon Muller, owner of the renowned Egon Muller — Scharzhof estate, held a unique tasting of nearly 80 Rieslings starting from 1949, of various quality caterogies. More Tuscan wines in anteprima
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) June-July 2007
Every year Tuscan producers traditionally show their new wines to the professionals and the press. More Egon Muller: unprecedented tasting
«Magnum» ¹6-7(19) June-July 2007
Any tasting of Egon Muller wines is a special event and a rare honour. More Brunello di Montalcino: consortium’s 40th anniversary
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4(85) May 2007
The Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino wines celebrated its 40th anniversary. More Chianti Classico
«Cigar Clan» ¹2(32) April-May 2007
For over six hundred years winemakers of Tuscany have produced one of the best known Italian wines — Chianti. More Tuscany today
«Enoteka» ¹4-5 2007
Tuscany draws attention like no other wine region of Italy. More Landscape and viticulture: the future of Chianti Classico
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(84) April 2007
This was the theme of a seminar which was recently held in Florence by representatives of Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, University of Florence and communes in the Chianti Classico zone. More Rioja classic and modern
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(84) April 2007
The opposition between old and new styles of Rioja wine as witnessed in the 1990s has lost its tension. More Quarter of a century of Spanish wines
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(84) April 2007
Twenty five years ago the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade ICEX developed a first programme for promoting quality Spanish wines abroad. More Moving back to nature, and forward to space
«Gastronom» ¹4(63) April 2007
Biodynamic winemaking is a relatively new phenomenon, but its followers are counted in hundreds today. More Fernando de Castilla: trendsetter in Jerez
«Magnum» ¹3(16) March 2007
After changing ownership a traditional sherry producer Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla got a new ‘face’ as well as started to set trends among producers of sherry wines and brandies. More Spanish wind-rose
«Magnum» ¹3(16) March 2007
The Spanish institute of foreign trade (ICEX) presented the winemaking Spain in a new light. More Mario from Friuli: his wines and his children
«Magnum» ¹3(16) March 2007
If it wasn’t for Mario Schiopetto, a charming north-eastern part of Italy would probably long remain a region of mediocre white wines. More Arezzo: winemakers at the crossroads
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹2(83) March 2007
Arezzo is one of the key cities of Tuscany since the Etruscan and Roman times. More Cahors or Cagor?
«Cigar Clan» ¹1(31) 2007
Wine is an integral symbol of the Orthodox religion. More The Grand Jury Europeen: Who are the judges?
«Magnum» ¹1-2(15) January-February 2007
Objective assessment is one of the most arguable issues among people who care about wine. More Umbria’s sacred grape
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1(82) January 2007
If it wasn’t for the fashion for autochthonous varieties, Umbrian Sagrantino would probably be left unnoticed among dozens of grapes of the Central Italy. More New Zealand, or Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and others
A la Carte, autumn-winter 2006
For most of us New Zealand remains a little discovered, faraway country. More Sold!
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (81) December 2006
The story of Christie’s auction house founded in 1766 started from art objects. More The evolution of the Russian wine market
Wine Business International, issue 2, December 2006
After the fall of socialism, writes Eleonora Scholes, Russia was opened to numerous new luxury goods, including wine — and the past fifteen years have witnessed the emergence of a highly competitive wine market with key players, thousands of brands and constantly changing consumption patterns. More Chianti formula
«Magnum» ¹11(13) 2006
In 1993 Francesco Ricasoli put a huge load on himself. More Sagrantino festival
«Vkus» November 2006
Umbria is not a region that occurs on the popular tourist destinations list. More Children of October
«Gastronom» ¹11(58) November 2006
If other wines are appreciated with age, these ones are good while they are young. More Castilian paradoxes
«Magnum» ¹10(12) 2006
Castile and Leon is not a name that one readily associates with wine. More Wine in HoReCa: disclosing information
«Restaurant Business» ¹8 October 2006
Restaurateurs see understanding of their needs and wine knowledge as the main criteria of successful work with wine suppliers. More Ornellaia: experience of a dream
«Magnum» ¹ 9(11) 2006
Ornellaia is one of those wines which mean a dream. More On use and discretion of comparisons
«Magnum» ¹9(11) 2006
Two recent events have led to the same question being asked. More Bordeaux-2005: greatest millesime in history?
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9(79) October 2006
Bordeaux doesn’t remember such enthusiasm even after hyped vintages of 2000 and 2003. More Wines and heroes
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9 (79) October 2006
It takes less than an hour to travel from Verona to Trento, yet the Italian land undergoes amazing metamorphosis. More Tuscany and its cults
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (78) September 2006
The amazing take-off of winemaking on the Tuscan coast reminds of California history when the region achieved a cult status during one generation. More Australia
Cigar Clan ¹3 (27) 2006
History is repeating itself. More Games with flavours
"Vkus" ¹7 2006
You have probably heard or even tested how the shape of a glass influences gustatory perception of wine. More English wine market: gentlemen are present, but no free seats left
Drinks+ ¹6 2006 (Ukraine)
Many experts consider England the most sophisticated wine market of the world. More Cru Bourgeois: Exceptions from the rules
"Vkus" ¹6 2006
Owners of Bordeaux vineyards like to abide by the rules, or, to be more precise, classifications which have enormous influence on the status of their wines. More En primeur-2005 : approaching perfection
"Magnum" ¹5(8) 2006
The week of Bordeaux en primeur tastings is one of the key events of the annual wine calendar. More Not only cheese
Cigar Clan ¹2 (26) 2006
Until you visit Switzerland, it is difficult to believe that the country — along with cheese and chocolate — can make excellent wine. More And there was Light. Legend of Luce
"Magnum" ¹4(7) April 2006
At the beginning there were two families. More Sicily: small continent
"A la Carte", spring-summer 2006
In order to understand the soul of the Sicilian wine, one must at least once visit a proud, freedom loving, nearly untamed island that stands on the crossroads of the western and eastern civilizations. More Chianti Classico: traditionalists and modernists
"Vkus" April 2006
After many years of confusion Chianti Classico, the historic production zone of Chianti wines, is regaining its authority. More Branches of willow, phases of moon, or A close up on biodynamics
"Magnum" ¹3(6) March 2006
Biodynamic winemaking has become a fashionable topic among the journalists and producers alike. More Place for Muscadet
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹4(74) April 2006
Muscadet’s neutral taste is often the reason for its disregard by critics and experts. But one can find several interesting styles, and also create appealing gastronomic matches. More Wine and emotions: sensory studies
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹3 (73) March 2006
The Italian tasting research centre Centro Studi Assaggiatori studies human emotions and feelings and does so in a unique approach — setting interrelations between our senses and certain food products. More Unfading Muscadet
"Vkus" March 2006
"Vertical tasting of Muscadet? Are you joking?" — that was my reaction to the offer to compare several older Muscadet millesimes. More Wine of the frost
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹2 (72) February 2006
Every autumn winegrowers of Germany, Austria and Canada start a risky game. More Cabernet and Merlot together: world scenarios
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹1 (71) January 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have long left the boundaries of Bordeaux and turned into two most successful international red varieties. More Dizzying fizz
Cigar Clan ¹6 (24) 2005
The formula of the best sparkling wine opened by Dom Perignon in Champagne, became a universal formula of people’s happiness. More Nouveau and Novello
"Vkus" December 2005 — January 2006
The calendar year is coming to the end, but winemaking year is far from being finished. More Soils and future of Brunello di Montalcino
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹11(70) December 2005
A casual look on Montalcino might reveal that its winemakers enjoy a carefree life. More Celebrities and wine
"Cigar Clan" ¹5 (23) 2005
Famous actors, producers, singers and sportsmen also love being glamorous businessmen. More To the question of ideal wines
winenews.ru, 23 November 2005
Have you ever thought about the issue of ideal wines? More Money from the bottle
winenews.ru, 6 September 2005
It is not common in Russia to invest in wine. More White brotherhood
Cigar Clan ¹4(22) 2005
Some names are on everybody’s lips, others are little known. More Bright Burgenland is ready to fight
"Magnum" ¹1 (1) 2005
While the Old World argued with the New World, and innovators had polemic debates with conservatives, winemakers of the Austrian province of Burgenland carefully absorbed the new trends. More Wines of the Hunter Valley…
"Gastronom" ¹8 (43) August 2005
A faraway and mysterious Australia... Its people rarely look back at the rest of the world and do everything, including wines, in their own way. And quite successfully. More Conversation in English
"Vinolyubitel" ¹3 June-July 2005
A ’wine connoisseur’ sounds damn good. More A fashionable ritual
«Gastronom» ¹6 (41) June 2005
The French who have given the world many gastronomic traditions offered to start a meal with light alcoholic drinks. More The wine market of England
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4 (63) May 2005, «Vasha Vinnaya Karta» ¹4 May 2005
Wine trading industries of England and Russia have many things in common. More How I studied to be a wine specialist
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9 (57) October 2004
It finally happened. Six months after my application to attend an intensive course on wines and spirits in London, I successfully studied one level of the programme and passed the first exam towards receiving a prestigious international wine qualification. More Winemakers’ Holy Day
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹2 (50) March 2004
Every French vigneron marks a few days in his calendar when he can forget about the hardships of work and enjoy a festive holiday. More Wine Choice of Aristocrats
November 2003
If we found ourselves at a society dinner party a couple of centuries ago, we would most likely be surprised with the choice of wine served. More Nederburg, Limpopo and a Russian Sensation
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5 (43) June 2003
I occasionally like to treat myself to something special. More Mario from Friuli: his wines and his children
«Magnum» ¹3(16) March 2007
If it wasn’t for Mario Schiopetto, a charming north-eastern part of Italy would probably long remain a region of mediocre white wines. More
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