Last month in Montréal, an important event took place. Hundreds from the global wine trade gathered, in-person and online, to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry. The two-day Tasting Climate Change conference saw renowned experts from around the world come together to raise awareness of the urgent changes we need to be making. As we are now all too painfully aware, human-induced global warming has resulted in unprecedented changes to the Earth’s climate. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the last decade has been warmer than any period ..read more

Montepulciano is the second most planted red grape variety in Italy. It thrives in the mountainous region of Abruzzo. While the Montepulicano d’Abruzzo DOC is one of the most productive appellations in the country, the region remains little known among wine lovers internationally. Quality is skyrocketing, from the region’s larger co-operatives and wineries, to a new generation of independent growers. Learn all about Abruzzo’s grapes, appellations, terroir, and food scene in this short, Abruzzo Wine 101 video. The post Exploring the Wines of Abruzzo appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

A guide to the major sparking wine styles to help you find the best bubblies for your holiday gatherings! Discover the flavours of Cava, Prosecco, Crémant, Pét Nat, Champagne, and more! The post Your Holiday Sparkling Wine Style Guide appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

How much would you pay for a bottle of wine? It is a question that avid wine enthusiasts get asked all the time. And it isn’t an easy one to answer. After all, the notion of worth is deeply personal and depends on so many factors. An invitation to attend a press screening of Wine Masters TV’s new film, “”The Most Expensive Wine in the World,” has me pondering the subject. The documentary follows the story of Loïc Pasquet, controversial Bordeaux winemaker. The famous Left Bank classification of crus classés wines from Bordeaux dates back to 1855. Aside from the addition of the Château Cant ..read more

The wines of Vinho Verde have dramatically in style over the past century, from rustic red grapes grown around corn fields, to light spritzy white blends, and now a new wave of premium still mono varietals. The post The Wines of Vinho Verde: Rustic Reds to New Wave Whites appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

Italy's native grape varieties are its wine idustry's greatest strength. They are an important part of the cultural fabric, a fantastic point of differentiation against the monotony of international grapes, and a formidable tool in the fight against climate change in the vineyards. The post Italy’s Native Grape Varieties: Strength in Diversity appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

Low alcohol wine is becoming more popular as people strive to make healthier lifestyle choices. But…what actually are low alcohol wines? How is it made? What does lower alcohol wine taste like? Where can I find the best low alcohol wines? Is zero alcohol wine any good? For answers to all these questions and more, join me, Jacky Blisson, Master of Wine for a quick low alcohol wine guide….complete with a list of good lower alcohol wine options. The post Low Alcohol Wine Guide Video: What you Need to Know…! appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

Vinho Verde wines. The ultimate in light, bright, easy-drinking whites. Low in alcohol, refreshing, subtly sparkling, and with just a touch of fruity sweetness on the finish. An affordable option in a sea of increasingly expensive wine choices. This highly stereotypical description has been used for decades to sum up the wines of the verdant Minho region of northwest Portugal. The consistency and unique personality of Vinho Verde wines made for a simple branding message that has long resonated with casual wine drinkers around the world. This global success has been a boon to the region, allowi ..read more

I have long been an enthusiast of Gulfi Nero d'Avola wines. Despite the arid summer heat of their vineyards in Sicily's southeast, Gulfi manages to coax freshness and finesse from the region's powerful red grape. I recently had the occasion to taste the estate's top wines, alongside their irresistible Cerasuolo Di Vittoria. The post Gulfi Nero d’Avola: A Grand Cru Tasting appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more

On Seven Estate Winery is among the finest producers of Canadian Chardonnay. Read on for an estate profile and 2020 vintage notes. The post On Seven Estate Winery: Top Canadian Chardonnay appeared first on Jacky Blisson ..read more