winemakers

Burgundy without pinot noir grapes? Climate change pushes the boundaries of winemaking

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Burgundy without pinot noir grapes? Climate change pushes the boundaries of winemaking

What is the first industry to fall victim to climate change? There is a decent argument that it already happened – more than 600 years ago. In 1066, the Normans installed a feudal aristocracy in the British Isles, and the invaders brought with them a love of winemaking. Those skills flourished in the conditions of … Read more

Game of Thrones-themed wine, lower alcohol content: French winemakers try new tactics to combat falling sales – are they working?

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Game of Thrones-themed wine, lower alcohol content: French winemakers try new tactics to combat falling sales – are they working?

So the wine industry is striking back with a marketing and branding drive worthy of Madison Avenue – a street in New York synonymous with the advertising industry. Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) pours wine in a still from “Game of Thrones”. One Bordeaux winemaker found success with a “Games of Thrones”-themed line of wines. Photo: … Read more