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The vineyard and wine cellar in winter
What happens in the world of wine during the winter period? After the hustle and bustle of autumn, the harvests and vinification process, comes winter, a season devoted to maturation and looking after the vines.
In 2018, we will continue to strive to be a Responsible Company!
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!
Discovering the art of pairing wine and chocolate
A morsel of white chocolate, Black Forest gâteau, pieces of stem ginger wrapped in chocolate, or Mexican chicken in chocolate sauce—all very appetising, but which wine would you serve with each one? Food and wine pairings factor in a combination of elements, such as the terroir, our powers of concentration, the circumstances of the tasting session, our sense memory and more. We guide you through some of the basic principles of this fascinating world!
Wine and tannins
Tannins. We’ve all heard of them. But where do they come from? What purpose do they serve in wine? In this article, we shine a light on the origins and function of this common but little known substance.
Put a cork in it!
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.
Wines in the United States and China
Today, we are looking both east and west, to the United States and China, nations we travel to regularly to promote Gabriel Meffre wines.