How to choose wine for a fancy wedding
If you ask any bride, between the veil type and the wine type, she will give more importance to the first problem. Unfortunately, this approach will not improve the value of the wedding or that of the gift, for those who care about this aspect….
Judging Romanian wines by the label: themes and symbols
Clothes, posters, book covers, labels … how much does the graphical presentation matter for our choices? Neither of us admits they judge people, movies, books, and wines according to these criteria, but we do it at a subliminal level. We are not superficial; we do…
The Flowers of Evil- Wine faults
Wet dog? Barnyard smell? Pickled cabbage? Rotten apples? Vinegar? Glue? Mold? Nobody likes such attributes in their wine tasting notes. Unfortunately, sometimes even if manufacturers, distributors, and even consumers try their best, the wine ending up in our glasses has one of these defects. What…
5 lessons from craft beers for wineries
Beer is the start-up; wine is the corporation. While the beer market is agile, flexible, and reacts within a few months, the wine seems to have frozen in a past era. Lumbersexuals in printed t-shirts are getting ahead the sommeliers with white gloves. The explosion…
Ladies of Wine
Wine is a traditionally a men’s world, yet some exceptions can inspire us. There are even Romanian ladies who already are a reference name in the world of wine. The ancient goddesses Long before Bachus and Dionysus, about 5,000 years ago, Gestin was revered in…
Organic, Biodynamic, Vegan or Natural? What’s the difference? What do we choose?
The return to nature trend was born in the 1970s and also influenced the world of wine. After technology and chemistry advancements offered viticulturists new solutions for every step of the production process, a sudden 180 turn to traditional and natural is more than just…
The Saga of Moldovan Wine: From Garage Wineries to International Brands
The Russian influence on Moldovan wine is over two centuries old. After 1812, Tsar Alexander I encouraged agriculture in the area, by bringing French wine specialists and settlers from Germany and Switzerland, to whom he offered land and religious freedoms in return of good wine-making….
How to enjoy red wine
A romantic autumn evening, a party with friends or even a wedding, all deserve the elegance of red wine. Something in the ruby color makes us think of love, passion and the joy to live. However, like life, the wine must be understood and treated…
Wine-from legend to country brand
In the centennial year, there is a lot of talk about getting closer to Moldova. When it comes to the country’s brand related to wine, the Moldovans should be appreciated and closely watched. The first airport of wine was already inaugurated in Chisinau in the…
Heaven in the Basement or Wine Cuisine with Ileana Braniste and S.E.R.V.E
The great thing about Romania is that you can have first-class experiences that you only thought are accessible to the rich and famous. No need to envy the Kardashians anymore for having a personal chef & sommelier, you can have your own, at least for one night,…
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5 lessons from craft beers for wineries
Beer is the start-up; wine is the corporation. While the beer market is agile, flexible, and reacts within a few months, the wine seems to have frozen in a past era. Lumbersexuals in printed t-shirts are getting ahead the sommeliers with white gloves. The explosion…