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4 Reasons to Choose an Organic Prosecco Wine

Why would I choose and buy an Organic Prosecco or even more generally an organic wine instead of a conventional (non-organic) one? You might be wondering. Well, there are several valid…

Safely Fly with Wine: How to Check-In Wine with Confidence

The best memories of wine travel vacations come when that first bottle of wine is opened at holiday time with friends and family— and, it’s perfect! But that doesn’t always…

Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing Part 2

The variety in Italian wine is just enormous. So many grape varieties turned into wine all around the country. But the variety in Italian cheese is just as overwhelming. There’s so…

How to Open a Bottle of Wine Without Opener?

Uncorking a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, using just a shoe, is a bit of a myth in the wine community. Not that many of us have actually tried…

2018 Top 40+ Wine Influencers: Who to Follow on Social Media?

2017 has come and gone, and we are well into 2018 by now. It is therefore clearly time for our traditional yearly list of top wine influencers on social media.…

Top 60 Most Expensive Languedoc Wines

The Southern French wine region of Languedoc, the biggest wine-producing area in the world, has known over the last couple of decades a total renaissance. From a region more known…

Judging at Los Angeles International Wine Competition

Have you ever attended an International Wine Competition? Well I have, and this my story. As always with wine, this is a story of sharing – through judging in this…

10 Top French Rosé Wines

It’s a Fact: Rosé wines are trendy. International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the Provence Wine Council (CIVP) reported that rosé wine consumption reached 22.7 mhl in 2014, which…

How Wine is Made at Chateau Pédesclaux? Precision Winemaking at a State-of-the-art Winery in Pauillac

Chateau Pédesclaux, classified fifth growth of Pauillac in 1855, certainly sits on a great terroir, nestled between the illustrious vineyards of neighboring Chateaus, Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, and Pontet-Canet. But great location,…

Q&A with a Wine Influencer: Tim Atkin MW & Social Media

Tim Atkin is — if these words can ever be put together — NOT ONLY a Master of Wine. He has also become one of the most prominent wine personalities and critic…

19Jan

What is cork taint? Why are so Many Wines Corked? Top 5 Facts

I’m sure you know a lot about cork taint, or don’t you? Whatever you already know, I’m sure you’ll learn something here, from the Top 5 facts you didn’t know about cork taint. Why so many wines are corked, you may be wondering. If you…

16Sep

Quick Infographic Guide to Italian Red Wine Grape Varieties

Italian cuisine is known for its bold flavors, and their red wines are no exception. We could spend hours exploring the different grape varietals that Italy has to offer; they are countless! Our friends at Fix.com share with Social Vignerons useful wine infographics breaking down 5 of our…

21Jun

Judging at Los Angeles International Wine Competition

Have you ever attended an International Wine Competition? Well I have, and this my story. As always with wine, this is a story of sharing – through judging in this instance. Just a few weeks ago, I was judging at the Los Angeles International Wine…

22Dec

How Good is Dom Pérignon Champagne?

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25Jul

10 Top French Rosé Wines

It’s a Fact: Rosé wines are trendy. International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the Provence Wine Council (CIVP) reported that rosé wine consumption reached 22.7 mhl in 2014, which already was an increase of 20% since 2002! 4 countries account for 80% of the…

22Jun

Infographic: Guide to Pairing Wine & Food

This guest post was written by Adam Stevens of Corr Chilled exclusively for Social Vignerons. Properly pairing wine with food can truly transform a meal. A simple sea bass paired with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc is delightful, or even better, a beautiful steak paired with…

15Mar

Top 25 Most Expensive Napa Valley Wines

When it comes to wine, the Napa brand seems to be as strong as ever, with both grapes and wine prices invariably shooting upwards in recent years. October 2017’s wildfires in Napa and Sonoma will only increase the trend —in all likelihood—, while the overall…

25Sep

The Importance of the Bulk Wine Market in the World

In every major wine-drinking country of the world, the bulk wine market is now an important part of the overall industry. In fact, the size of the bulk wine market is much bigger than it’s made out to be – even in countries such as…

07Dec

The Best Prestige Cuvée Champagne Wines : AWARDS

Prestige Cuvée Champagnes are the most refined expressions of a House’s savoir-faire (know-how). Not only are they generally made from the best fruits, often from Grand Cru or Premier Cru vineyards, but they are also aged for longer, frequently in oak, and elaborated from the…

11Aug

Pairing Wine is Easy

This is probably the most useful wine pairing ‘infographic’ that’s been published on Social Vignerons so far. For more though, check out our Booze & Food pages. To access our wine, beer or spirits & food pairing posts, click on the image below: Enjoy!!