🍷2017 Goliard from Doina Vin, a Moldovan wine from the Codru region. This juicy blend of cabernet sauvignon, fetească neagră and merlot bursts with dark red fruit aromas and soft tannins. Grown near Gangura, Doina Vin crafts fine wines from local and international grapes. 🍇

Bulgarian beer production on the rise #Agrobericht

Sunny day, last bottle of serina rosé. Indigenous Albanian grape, grown near Berat. Elegant, spicy, perfect with seafood. I’ll miss this one. Producer: Nurellari winery #wine #Albania

🍷 Zin in Piemonte? Op zondag 31 aug presenteer ik wijnen van het wijnhuis Cinque Quinti wijnen op Chateau voor Buren! Proef barbera & grignolino uit Monferrato. Authentiek, elegant, Italiaans. #piemonte #wijnproeven #chateauvoorburen #cinquequinti

Flower partnerships with Bulgaria blossom #Agrobericht

The indigenous Albanian grape variety serina is an interesting grape of high quality; mainly grown in the south-east of Albania, produces robust red wines. The Nurellari winery makes an excellent medium-bodied rosé from serina with plenty of hints of pomelo, an attractive acidity

Bordeaux vintage 2022? In one word: excellent! Presentation in Antwerp of the Union Grand Crus Bordeaux, including a fascinating masterclass by Fiona Morrison MW on the (climate) challenges in Bordeaux. https://t.co/GfMKUY1kmH

Argentina, Phebus, malbec Gran Reservado, 2022 A full-bodied and beautifully elegant wine from the grape variety malbec with intense notes of dark red fruit and medium+ tannins. The grapes come from the excellent region in Mendoza: Luján de Cuyo: https://t.co/SYgVPATYU1

France, two fine types of cognac On February 2, I tasted two beautiful, very soft aromatic cognacs. The VS Grande Champagne from Frapin and the Napoléon Petite Champagne Château Montifaud from the Vallet family. https://t.co/KHAY82SVAI

Italy, Toscane, La Poderina 2019, brunello di montalcino A fine balanced, layered, fresh and intense wine of 100% sangiovese grosso (brunello di montalcino). La Poderina is one of the brands of Tenute del Cerro with vineyards in Tuscany and Umbria. https://t.co/KFINKSeVwi

Are you a researcher, expert, or a vine & wine professional? Share your knowledge! 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 for the OIV Congress by 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 2025. 👉

South Africa, WO Western Cape, Krone, Vintage Rosé Brut 2022 A pleasant sparkling Rosé Brut Cap Classique, made according to the classic method. https://t.co/dPePm5uK9u

France, Vacqueyras, Gabriel Meffre, 'Saint-Barthélémy' '22 A very solid wine made from grenache, syrah, aged for 12 months in tank. The wine shows spicy aromas, fresh notes of cherries, blackberries. Mild tannins and the acidity is good. More on: https://t.co/HihxOut3dt

Brazil, Serra Gaúcha, D.O. Altos de Pinto Bandeira, Familia Geisse The Cave Geisse Brut is a fine sparkling wine based on 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir and made according to the method traditionel, aged for 24 months. More on: https://t.co/X3OYIp7b0w

#Repost @hydamus Muscat Semi Sweet-Skin Contact - 2023 A vibrant bouquet of ripe stone fruits,intertwines with floral notes.A subtle white chocolate&marzipan undertone adds complexity to the profile.The palate is a balance of sweetness & acidity. Domaine Wardy, Bottled Harmony

#Armenia, Armenia Wine Company, Tariri 2019 Excellent wine: areni 50% (from the Vayots Dzor region), cabernet sauvignon 25%, merlot 25% (from the Armavir region). An important consultant/winemaker for Armenia Wine is Jean-Baptiste Soula, who also advises @domainewardy (Lebanon)

Chinese Investors Exit Bordeaux Vineyards Financial Troubles Force Chinese to Offload Bordeaux Estates https://t.co/NoelXQUYzF

Armenia, Moonq: nrneni, khndoghni and saperavi On November 4, I was able to taste two excellent wines from the young winery TP Winery LLC of the passionate Tevan Poghosyan. The wines are marketed under the label Moonq wines, which means 'us'. Lim. edition: max 2700 bottles.

Congratulations Moldova!

On Monday 28th I will visit the annual Wine Extravaganza, organised by Diplomat Magazine. During this event various #diplomatic missions accredited in the Netherlands promote their wine businesses. It is a good moment to hear some new developments and to taste some wines.