There are a series of controls on the form and content of wine labels that coexist with the Geographic Indications regulations. The most important is what is commonly called truth-in-labelling, ...
Uncorking wine and spirits adventures around the world. Decoding a French wine label can feel like unraveling a mystery, especially for those new to the world of wine. Unlike many New World wines ...
“If it has DOC on the label it comes from a smaller area [with] more rules and regulations” and tends to be “mid to high-quality.” Meanwhile, if your wine is labelled DOCG “it comes from ...
A wine with an animal on its label is often regarded as less-than-serious, meant to appeal more to pet lovers than oenophiles ...
Over time, Bordeaux wine producers have recognized the value in augmenting expensive, top-growth wines with second labels that cost significantly less. These are often wines made from grapes grown ...
Yet, Flunder did tip his hat to the label's success, conceding: "You have to respect a wine that is so popular." But does expert opinion really trump consumer sentiment? As per the Vivino website ...
They are alleged to have fabricated fake labels representing famous French vineyards, which were then sold at full market value through wine traders around the world. The group earned €2m from ...
Having recently experienced a revival thanks to its tactility, high quality results, and support for craftsmanship, this ...
As the clock approached 12 p.m. on a Sunday, my late grandmother would start looking expectant. That meant it was whisky and ...
Southern Italian whites are enjoying a Renaissance, as evidenced by this Janare Falanghina, a vibrant mix of white flowers, ...
It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud. By Ali Watkins The red French wines were some of the most high-end bottles you could find, stacked neatly among other luxury labels.