by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
There are few quicker ways to start an argument in the world of wine than say the ‘t’-word: terroir. For some producers, merchants, consumers and sommeliers, the mere mention of terroir elicits an eye roll. This contingent views it as no more than a buzzword, a sales...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
In partnership with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein and Full Circle Wine Solutions, California Wines announces Capstone California, a comprehensive platform for studying California wines. The definitive resource on California wine designed by and for wine...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
Paying tribute to the successive cellar masters, coopers and tasters that have accompanied its ageing for almost half a century, Graham’s 1974 Single Harvest Tawny Port will be released as one of the three rare wines in The Cellar Master’s Trilogy collection....
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
With the 2000 maiden vintage of the Ken Forrester FMC, pioneering winemaker Ken Forrester was committed to producing the pinnacle of what he considers to be the finest expression of this variety – an iconic Chenin Blanc and a challenge to the world. The newly released...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
After more than 30 years recovering ancestral varietals, we have managed to identify small oenological gems capable of adapting to climate change. It is exciting when, finally, after so many years studying and getting to know these varietals little by little, we...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
Henrik Dahl Jahnsen is once again the holder of the title of Norway’s Best Sommelier. In a competition held earlier this month, Mr. Dahl Jahnsen reclaimed his title. Of his victory Dahl Jahnsen says “it was immensely satisfying, yet somewhat surreal. It truly...
