Tag: pinot noir

Why I Love Portuguese Wine

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Why I Love Portuguese Wine

Reading Time: This is a confession, I love Portuguese wine. Maybe it’s the unique grape varieties, perhaps it’s the high quality to price ratio, or maybe it’s the people. Portugal is home to almost 250 native grape varieties. Thanks to the centuries-old wine culture and to a number of high-quality cooperatives,

Villányi Franc & Franc

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Reading Time: Tokaj might be the most famous and world-renowned Hungarian wine region. But ask a local what region they want to visit for a wine holiday and many will answer Villány. Located in the south, Villány was the first region to begin the quest for quality after the fall

Dynamic Rheinhessen

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Reading Time: There was a time when sweet Liebfraumilch and cheap, bulk wine symbolized the Rheinhessen. Today things are different. The Rheinhessen may be Germany's most dynamic wine region. It's home to some of the most prestigious German wines, like the Keller G-Max Riesling. It is also home to some

Millésima Blog Awards 2020: Can You Help Matt?

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Reading Time: *** UPDATE *** The voting period has ended and Matt has won the public vote and became the sixth and final winner of the Millésima Blog Awards 2020. Thanks to all that voted and stay tuned to the Exotic Wine Travel YouTube channel for a VLOG on the week

German Pinot Noir: Is It Worth the Hype?

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Reading Time: German wines are much more than just Riesling. In the past, German Pinot Noir may have been thin and unexciting but today things are different. Now might be the time to give German Pinot Noir a taste. There are many articles on the internet today with titles like