The Romanian Rosé Wines through the eyes of Elizabeth Gabay MW
Meeting the author of a book on a niche subject like rosé wines is an honor, and an excellent opportunity to satisfy your inner imbibe geek. Elizabeth Gabay MW is the mastermind behind Rosé- Understanding the Pink Revolution; the volume covers history, viticulture, classical and…
MARAMA- Stories from the Crown Domain Segarcea
Wine is among the few drinks for which the stories woven around them can bring them up to a sacred level. In fact, without a story around it, wine is flat and worthless. It comes to life when it is connected to a place, a…
24K Gold Leaf Steak Burger at Hard Rock Cafe
Five years after a Chelsea restaurant brought the gold leaf burger to the public at the prohibitive price of 1100 pounds, Hard Rock Cafe democratizes luxury and introduces a glam rock food: the 24K Gold Leaf Steak Burger. Although gold tastes neutral, it can be…
Around the World in More than 80 Wines- WOW by Vinimondo
Although you know that I am a tireless promoter of Romanian wines, once in a while, I take the time to enjoy international gems, to be able to make a fair comparison with the local ones. In Bucharest, one of the best ways to get…
Domaine Vinarte- Tradition, reinvention, evolution
Rethinking strategies, conquering new markets, making major investments în wine tourism, and rebranding to keep up with the times, this is what is on Vinarte’s agenda in 2019. As they turn 20 years old in business, Vinarte announces some philosophy changes and wants a redefinition, in…
The Saga of Moldovan Wine: From Garage Wineries to International Brands
The Russian influence on Moldovan wine is over two centuries old. After 1812, Tsar Alexander I encouraged agriculture in the area, by bringing French wine specialists and settlers from Germany and Switzerland, to whom he offered land and religious freedoms in return of good wine-making….
Surprises at November’s Wine Fairs: Vin la Braşov and RoVinHud
November is among the most active months in the world of wine. It is the time when, at the end of the harvesting campaign, both wine cellar owners and oenologists have the necessary time to present themselves to the public. We are glad to see…
Top Moldovian Wines in a Masterclass by Frank Smulders MW
I am a huge fan of Moldavian wines and their promotional strategy. I was impressed when I visited five of their wineries a month ago, spending two days on the “WINEding roads” and tasting their top offers. Since that was just a sneak preview in…
The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova- Book review
In the “Back to school” spirit I bring forward a volume which will most likely become a textbook reference for Eastern European wines, regions and wine economics. Caroline Gilby MW created the manuscript for “The wines of Bulgaria, Romanian and Moldova” with the meticulosity of…
Heaven in the Basement or Wine Cuisine with Ileana Braniste and S.E.R.V.E
The great thing about Romania is that you can have first-class experiences that you only thought are accessible to the rich and famous. No need to envy the Kardashians anymore for having a personal chef & sommelier, you can have your own, at least for one night,…
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Hello, I'm Silvia, wine and travel enthusiast. Looking to turn my passions into a lifestyle. As I writer and web designer I thrive on great sips and epic scenery. WSET Level 2 graduate, I love writing, talking and analyzing wine. If you have a project in mind, let's talk!
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5 lessons from craft beers for wineries
Beer is the start-up; wine is the corporation. While the beer market is agile, flexible, and reacts within a few months, the wine seems to have frozen in a past era. Lumbersexuals in printed t-shirts are getting ahead the sommeliers with white gloves. The explosion…