What qualities does this iconic grape variety offer? We’ve grown Syrah at our vineyards for many decades now, but what are its main characteristics? Just a couple of questions to help explain why this star of the Rhône Valley is an essential component in our red and rosé wines and how it still has a few tricks up its sleeve to delight us!
Last November, we wrote about how last spring was a particularly rainy one and how 2018 concluded in what the industry typically refers to as a ‘winegrowers’ year’. What this means is that the success of the harvest is really in the hands of the winegrowers, who need to be extra vigilant when tending to the vines and swift to respond when action is required. We are delighted to say that all their efforts paid off and last year was a superb millésime both for Maison Gabriel Meffre and all our winery’s winegrowing partners!
We will remember September 2018 for a long time to come! It was during this month that our winery earned ‘Level 4 – Exemplary’ certification, the highest rating given by the evaluation thereby marking an important milestone along our CSR journey. But don’t expect us to start kicking back. Buoyed by this latest nod of recognition, we will continue to stand as a point of reference for corporate social responsibility in our region.
Every year, over 10 billion corks are produced each year around the world. You might think of natural cork as a symbol of quality, the sign of a fine wine? In some cases, yes, but there are alternatives to the traditional cork that offer surprising benefits.
In this new year, our wish to help build a world that respects both mankind and the environment is as strong as ever. This can be seen through the number of our projects for 2018 that are closely related to our convictions as a Responsible Winery. We’re delighted to be given the opportunity to tell you about them!
