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Bordeaux 2011: Pauillac, St Estephe harvest begins

Source: Decanter by Adam Lechmere Tuesday 6 September 2011 The Merlot harvest in Pauillac and St Estephe in Bordeaux has begun several days early due to hail damage. Teams of pickers are in the vineyards now at Château Lafite, Phelan-Segur … Continue reading

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Outrage as Montalcino proposes blended Rosso

Source: Decanter by Adam Lechmere Wednesday 31 August 2011 Proposals to allow Rosso di Montalcino to be blended with other grapes have divided the Italian wine world. On 7 September, Montalcino wine producers will vote on whether to split Rosso … Continue reading

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