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March 12, 2013

Vinexpo 2013

Experience the whole world’s offering of wines and spirits in just five days!

Experience the whole world’s offering of wines and spirits in just five days! Targeting importers, wholesalers, retailers, chain and supermarket buyers, restaurateurs, sommeliers and press, VINEXPO is regarded as the ultimate place to conduct business. More than 48,000 visitors are expected to attend VINEXPO 2013 to see 2400 exhibitors from over 47 countries.

December 18, 2012

Europe's Wine Fairs 2013

Now is the time to start planning your attendance at next year's wine trade fairs in France, Italy, Germany and England.

With the buying public once again opening its wine wallets, and with the euro more of a bargain that it has been in recent times, 2013 might be an ideal year to consider attending Vinexpo, Vinitaly or one of the other European wine trade fairs.

The key dates are:

April 10, 2012

Bordeaux’s 2011 Vintage a Keeper, But the Dance over Prices Continues

As was the case with the 2008 vintage, the jumbled weather in 2011 had all the right elements – sunshine, rain, heat, cold – in all the wrong places, thus gathering early predictions of gloom.

Coming just days before Easter, Bordeaux pulled another rabbit from its hat with the 2011 vintage wines during last week’s barrel tastings in the fabled French wine region.
As was the case with the 2008 vintage, the jumbled weather in 2011 had all the right elements – sunshine, rain, heat, cold – in all the wrong places, thus gathering early predictions of gloom.

March 23, 2012

Burgundy wines tastings - Terroirs & Signatures de Bourgogne

The Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB) cordially invites you to attend "Terroirs & Signatures de Bourgogne," the year's most prestigious trade tasting event.

Join us from 1pm - 6pm on

Tuesday April 24th, 2012 - San Francisco City Hall San Francisco

Thursday April 26th, 2012 - Tribeca Rooftop, New York

RSVP by April 10th for an opportunity to attend an educational seminar from 11am - 1pm entitled "Climats et Lieux-dits de Bourgogne".

Click here to RSVP.

October 10, 2011

Along the Canal du Midi

Eating and drinking local takes on new meaning when your home base is relocating by the minute.

If it’s Tuesday morning, it must

January 18, 2011

The Famous Cocktails of New Orleans

When it comes to the cocktail, historically at least, New Orleans is arguably the most influential city in the world. Not only does it boast some amazing old bars and saloons, but it is also the birthplace of some of the most famous, inspiring, and complex cocktails being enjoyed around the globe today.