/B
Tasting Note: Champagne de Castellane Brut Non Vintage
Comments = Slightly disappointed by the overall quality with a lack of intensity and complexity in aromas even for a Non Vintage
Final Grade = B
Intermediate
Understanding Key Wine Branding Concepts
Behind Wine Marketing, lie two key concepts focused on branding strategy, namely, ‘Soft-Brand’ and ‘Ladder-Brand’.What do they mean and how are they applied successfully?
Miscellaneous
Tequila, Mexico’s Signature Spirit
Tequila is synonymous with Mexico, and the agave spirit is a potent symbol of Mexican culture, tradition, cuisine, and festive spirit.
Let’s explore Mexico’s Tequila scene, its past and future.
Spirits
Mexican Brandy, Its Relevance Throughout History
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Greece
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France
AOC Pic Saint Loup: A Majestic Setting Hiding Wonderful Wines
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France
A Trip to the AOC Baux de Provence: The Stronghold of Organic & Biodynamic Winemaking
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Old World
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Intermediate
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Wine Tourism
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