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 ...
“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 ...
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Do Old Vines Make Better Wine?

Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today's installment of Ask The Expert! Today we're back with ...
This past weekend during a black-tie event at the Vinexposium gathering in Paris, France, the prestigious V d’Or wine awards were presented to recognize the top business initiatives in the wine and ...
After years of working in wine sales and marketing, Brigitte Chevalier, owner and winemaker of Domaine de Cébène, and her husband Pierre, relocated to Languedoc in 2006, to “start a new life” making ...
When Alder Yarrow heard Jancis Robinson was looking for someone to help create the largest online database of old-vine vineyards in the world, his interest was piqued. A highly respected ...
Imagine walking in a vineyard filled with gnarly old vines, low to the ground and so ugly they’re beautiful. They barely produce any fruit. A ripe berry that hits the tongue explodes with concentrated ...
Some things truly get better with age. Antique furniture and first-edition books. Oak trees and aged prosciutto. And that old adage is especially true when it comes to many wines and whiskies. But let ...
Dubbed ‘The Meeting of the Minds’, the recent Old Vine Conference in California brought together an unrivalled number of speakers, delegates and stakeholders for a celebration and exploration of one ...
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 ...