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No, wines don’t just age in dark cellars. Some wineries prefer to have their wine aged underwater, directly in the sea, where the environmental conditions seem to be better for maintaining the wine’s characteristics. And the reasons, if you think about it, are quite clear: no oxygen, no light, constant temperature, and stillness. You couldn’t ask for a better way to age your wine in peace and quiet! How Did…

Climate change inevitably has an impact on the world of wine. Damage caused by rising temperatures, loss of soil fertility and the disruption of ecosystems are just some of the problems facing winemakers. On World Environment Day 2021 we want to look at the changes ahead for winemaking, and how climate change will create new regions that will benefit from global warming and, conversely, how it may negatively impact regions…

Think the best way to watch a football match is with a beer in your hand? Think again! Unless you’re a real beer lover that is. Have you ever thought that football and wine might be a match made in heaven? These footballer players-turned-winemakers certainly thought so! David Ginola A former striker for Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham, David Ginola is now a TV presenter… but not only that. He’s also…

We often accompany burgers with a fizzy drink or a nice cold beer. But what about a glass of wine? Considering that hamburgers have become a gourmet dish, there’s no reason why we can’t pair a good wine with a burger! Read on to discover Drinks&Co’s favourite burger and wine pairings this International Hamburger Day. So Many Burgers, So Many Wines When we talk about burgers, we’re talking about a…

The star of the Argentinian wine industry, Malbec is appreciated around the world for its bold and intense flavours. Full-bodied, juicy, easy to drink and great value, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t like it. But how much do we actually know about this humble grape? To celebrate annual World Malbec Day on April 17th, let’s explore 5 things you didn’t know about this popular varietal, including its…

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate this important and special day, Drinks&Co have interviewed Marie-Caroline Rozier, one of the joint owners of Château des Arras, a female-run winery and guesthouse just outside of Bordeaux. Discover insights into the (at least for now) male-dominated world of wine, the challenges of being a woman in the wine industry, tips for making it as a female entrepreneur and why having more women in…

You’ve no doubt heard about biodynamic wine, but what exactly is it? How is it different from organic? What are the pros and cons? Does it really work? Does it taste different? Find out the answers to the most asked questions in this comprehensive guide to biodynamic wines. What is Biodynamic Agriculture? According to the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, the official definition of biodynamic farming is “a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach…

Picturesque villages, sunny weather, Mediterranean cuisine, endless lavender fields… There are countless reasons to fall in love with Provence. But aside from its colourful countryside and glamorous Côte d’Azur, any wine lover will tell you that this Southeastern region is the benchmark par excellence for rosé wine. But why is Provence rosé so famous? In this article, we’ll take a look back at Provence’s millennia of experience producing rosé wine,…

What do you know about Puglian wines? For most people, the answer is probably, “not a lot”. And that’s not surprising because until recently, the international wine community paid little attention to Puglian wines. But times have changed. Discover why Puglia is ideally situated for winegrowing, why it suffered a reputation problem, the different varietals you can find in the Apulian countryside, as well as why Puglian wines are making…

The holiday season is approaching and, with it, the pretext to enjoy a drink with your loved ones. Instead of recycling empty wine bottles, why don’t you seize the opportunity to start a DIY activity and dive into the Christmas spirit? Indeed, the holiday season is probably one of the best periods to boost your creativity. Here are a few ideas: Glitter Holiday Message Bottles These lettered wine bottles can express your winter felicity for the coming holidays.…