Tag: shiraz / syrah

Thai Wine Association: Extreme Tropical Viticulture

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Thai Wine Association JJ Vineyard

Reading Time: Thai food is phenomenal. It possesses a balance of tartness, sweetness, and spiciness. The food is just one of the reasons (in addition to the gorgeous beaches) that over 35 million tourists come to Thailand annually. I would guess that a handful of those visitors know that Thailand

Les Printemps de Châteauneuf-du-Pape

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Les Printemps de Chateauneuf du Pape Tasting

Reading Time: The nearby city of Avignon is where several popes resided in the early 14th century. A castle was constructed in a nearby village for Pope John Pape XXII. Hence the modern name Châteauneuf-du-Pape or 'New Castle of the Pope'. The village is the source of robust reds and unique

Exotic Wine Travel’s 18 Wines of 2018

by EXOTIC WINE TRAVEL -
exotic-wine-travel-wine-recommendation-2018

Reading Time: What a year. 2018 marked our fourth year as location-independent entrepreneurs and our third year in the wine industry. While the first two years seemed like a constant struggle for acceptance into this new world, 2018 was dancing to a different tune---we felt welcomed and appreciated for much