As with most everything that concerns wine, the reality of how old vines can influence a wine is far more nuanced. Terroir, climate, farming methods, and winemaking all play a role in how grapevines ...
We often hear the term “old vines” in reference to wine, which almost always applies to limited-edition bottlings from a special vineyard or plot. But what exactly do these words mean, and more ...
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Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today's installment of Ask The Expert! Today we're back with the second installment of our new Ask The Expert series! "Old Vine" is a hot ...
We often hear the expression "old vine" and see it printed primarily on Zinfandel labels. But has anyone officially defined what that means? Not really. In the U.S., there is no legal definition for ...
The Old Vine Conference — a London-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the world’s oldest vineyards — is bringing its flagship, annual event to the U.S. for the first time. Titled ...
“Old vine” is a commonly used term in the world of high-end wine. It seems to imply something regal about a wine, a greater sense of depth, concentration or profundity of character. As with most ...
Wine pros break down one of the most commonly used terms in the world of high-end wine. “Old vine” is a commonly used term in the world of high-end wine. It seems to imply something regal about a wine ...