Daily Wine News: Terroir and Drinkability

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On Reuters, Oliver Holmes profiles Domaine de Bargylus, a Syrian winery that’s still producing wine despite the civil war.

Bling.

Bling.

“The younger wine drinkers are paying more attention to the broader landscape of wine and are more interested in terroir and drinkability and food friendliness and the story behind it.” Christie’s chats with Dustin Wilson.

Alder Yarrow discovers what “the social media universe thinks of Australian wine.”

“The “anti-bling” policies and the anti-corruption measures of the Chinese authorities are taking a toll on French wine and spirits, with exports down more than 7 percent in the first half of the year.” Wine-Searcher has the details.

“With the addition of Winery 32 to Loudoun County’s “Potomac Cluster” of vineyards, the Mooshers became the latest on a growing list of entrepreneurs who have flocked to the county, transforming the scenic Washington suburban area into a premier wine tourist destination.” In the Washington Post, Caitlin Gibson looks at the growth of Loudon County’s wine industry.

“When I thought about it, it seemed worth the price of roughly one bottle of collectable wine, to be able to sample all the bottles in my wine cellar… to see which ones are at their peak, which can age a bit longer, and which ones must be mourned.” In Palate Press, Becky Sue Epstein tracks “The Rise and Fall and Rise of Coravin.”

“Why does cabernet sauvignon from Napa not taste like cabernet from Bordeaux? Terroir is a much better explanation than a cluster effect.” Even the Wine Curmudgeon believes in terroir.

On Forbes.com, Joe Harpaz wonders if “Sales Of $50 Pinots And Merlots Predict Our Economy’s Future.”

The latest wine app “Scans A Restaurant’s Wine List To Pair Your Dish With The Right One.”

In Wine Spectator, Tim Fish offers a guide to tasting room etiquette.

If you have a moment, check out today’s big news on Luxury Launches.

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