AVA – American Viticultural Area
AVA stands for American Viticultural Area, which is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States recognized by the federal government. It helps to distinguish and regulate the origin of wines, as well as highlight the unique qualities and characteristics of the grapes grown in a particular region. An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is […]
Balthazar – Majesty of a 12 Liter Wine Bottle
Balthazar wine bottles are large-format bottles with a capacity of twelve liters, equivalent to sixteen standard 750ml bottles. They are frequently used for sparkling wines, especially Champagne, and are named after one of the Three Wise Men, Balthazar. These bottles offer various benefits to wine collectors, wine makers, and wine enthusiasts due to their unique […]
En Primeur Wine – A Taste of the Future
En Primeur is a French term that translates to “in youth” and refers to the practice of purchasing wines before they are bottled and released to the market. This process is also known as “wine futures,” and allows consumers to secure allocation of highly sought-after wines from prestigious wineries and regions, often at a lower […]
Horizontal Wine Tasting
A Horizontal Tasting is a lesser referred to wine tasting technique where multiple wines from the same vintage or region are tasted side by side. In this method, the focus is on exploring the range of styles and variations within a specific category, such as Syrah, rather than comparing different vintages of the same wine […]
Jéroboam – A Symbol of Celebration and Luxury
Jéroboam is a wine bottle size that holds 3 liters, which is equivalent to four standard 750 ml bottles. The name “Jéroboam” is derived from the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel in the Old Testament. Jéroboam is one of the larger formats of wine bottles and is typically used for special occasions […]