Spring is the busiest time of the year in regard to wine events. In Europe, the most important international fairs and festivals take place between March and May. Vinitaly, Prowein, London Wine […]
Spring 2018 Brings Romanian Wine in the News
SERVE Cuvée Charlotte 2011
The producers themselves describe the 2011 vintage as “a rare and prestigious wine” [“SERVE Ceptura”, 2016, “Collection Wines”]. “Unusually sophisticated”, writes Jancis Robinson in Romania’s grape hopes. Produced for the first time […]
Tales from the East | Caroline Gilby on Wine
Central and Eastern Europe is a particularly hot topic today. Arguably, it is the last undiscovered corner of the wine world and yet is based on a long and authentic history, and […]
Julia Harding MW on Romanian Wine – Tasting Notes and Ratings
The article Romanian Wines in the Eyes of a Master of Wine published on ProWein website in 2015 exposes Julia Harding MW’s opinions on no less than 45 Romanian wines. The article […]
Roast Lamb with Mature Red Wines
Wine with lamb, provided we are talking about simple roast meat – no sauces or heavy seasoning – is not too difficult a match. Yes, it may be expensive, depending on how […]
Oinos¹ and the Easter Feast
Yes, Easter… A thrilling time of the year. It’s perhaps because I was brought up in this land that I find Easter celebration even more vibrant here, in the Balkan area. From […]
SERVE Cuvée Amaury 2012
Pale gold in color, with medium to pronounced aromas. I find it slightly over-oaked – cedar, vanilla, smoke – but fruits and flowers are there: peach, hints of quince, preserved fruits – […]
Thai Chicken with an Aromatic White
At the end of February, people were talking about spring all over Bucharest. Indeed, a sunny Sunday afternoon came by, which was a good reason for a walk past the ancient buildings […]
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