Lush and sunny landscapes, furrowed by the Rhone river, are the birthplace of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Terre de Mistral. A red wine that takes its name from the wind that sweeps this historic terroir, a stone’s throw from Avignon. An evocative label that already gives you a clue about the character of its content: a powerful […]
Between jagged fjords and magical mists, the vibrant spell of O Rosal, by Terras Gauda, comes to life: a freshness that sweeps away every cloud. A spanish white wine, exotic and traditional at the same time, that brighten up every mood, with its particular lightness and flavorful appeal. The aromas are the first appetizing card […]
Awatere Valley kisses Wairau Valley, so it is a pleasure to meet and taste this Private Bin, an authentic Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. More than a white wine, a pleasure trip for every occasions. When the weather is hot and damp, then the Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin plays its card of lively freshness, enclosed […]
Iranians have enjoyed and been inspired by wine for millennia IT IS easy to assume that Iran has never been a site of drunken revelries. Westerners imagine Iranians to be a homogenously pious and modest group, and so suppose that viticulture is wholly foreign to them. This image is not helped by recent legislative […]
Once known for its glorious winemaking heritage, Iran has experienced a resurgence in the world of wine in recent years. Despite historical and cultural challenges, Iranian wine is reclaiming its rightful place on the global stage. In this blog post, we delve into the captivating story of Iranian wine, its journey through time, and the […]
By Anahita Shams BBC Persian 3 February 2017 Until the Islamic revolution, Iran had a tradition of wine-making which stretched back centuries. It centred on the ancient city of Shiraz – but is there a connection between the place and the wine of the same name now produced and drunk across the world? “I remember […]
