Comparing Clos de Tart and Musigny from 2000-s – Clos De Tart Monopole, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Domaine Faiveley.

Professional tasting of some of Burgundy's top vineyards by our columnist, Gregsomm. Vosne-Romanée and Richebourg – by well known and highly regarded producers.

The finest expression in the aroma with an abundance of tones of sweet garden fruits, lemongrass, bergamot and honey. In the taste, endless and enveloping. At the same time, both vintages 2000 and 2002 were very close in level. Simply luxurious wine!

You may praise anything and make some young somms believe it’s good, but for true professionals – the wine will always speak for itself more than anyone else.

Brad Grimes is the star winemaker behind Abreu Vineyards. Here’s an almost Hollywood story of a craftsman who became an artist of fine wines by the will of fate. This story was written on the basis of an interview we had with Brad some years ago.

While Bordeaux En Primeurs week is approaching, we remember the important persons of this iconic wine region. It was really hard to mention all of the Bordeaux VIPs, so we made this short list which shall be continued in the next part of this article. 

There’s a popular joke among sommeliers: “We had a vertical tasting that eventually went horizontal”, meaning that the tasting has become a party. Actually there is much more meaning in these two terms. Lets’ disclose it once and for all.

When you buy top Bordeaux wines, you not only get the wine now – you get a wine for which the concept of “now” will be applicable for decades further. For those – time is a kind of spice. This is where Einstein’s concept of time’s materiality flourish like Eden’s garden flowers.

If you read Media section on Symbolicwines.com, you are well informed about the most expensive wines on sale right now – we made an article about it. If not – we strongly advise to read it and then go back to this quiz.

Welcome to this neat little somm knowledge quiz! Whether you're a MS, an enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating world of wine, this quiz is going to be fun! On Symbolicwines.com we try to educate and entertain at the same time.

We made this quiz for those whose knowledge is more than just tannins and acidity. Check if you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced or expert!

The new reality: +20% on European wines; A man killed by wine; Ugly wine by Ryan Reynolds; 4500 years ago the wine was an everyday drink

New wine alliance is on its way; 200% of tax on European wines; The oldest named wine in the world is back; Vinitaly 2025 is all set up; The renaissance of wine market is coming

La Paulée is more than just a festival. It’s a celebration of camaraderie, laughter, and perhaps a few too many toasts. But this is what we love about it! Here's our view on one of the greatest Burgundy wine gatherings.

Why do some wines have a creamy texture and buttery taste, while others are sharp? The secret lies in malolactic fermentation – the conversion of sharp malic acid into soft lactic acid. It smooths out the profile of the wine and gives it a creamy, buttery flavor. Here’s what you need to know about malolactic.

Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the winemaking process. Let’s look at rose from a winemaker’s point of view.

In Bordeaux some chateaux are situated in close proximity to top luxury estates. Quality to value balance there is just perfect. If you try them, chances are high that you will have an ideal bargain: more pleasure for less resources. 

This history of winemaking is probably one of the youngest but also it’s the most exciting one. From the first missionaries and gold miners to Robert Parker and TikTok bloggers – this article features all the key moments of California wine history. 

Sauvignon Blanc is the most prominent and famous aromatic white variety. It’s origin is in Loire and Bordeaux but it found a new home all across the world, showing many kinds of aromatic profiles depending on the terroir and the winemaker’s techniques.

We would like to point out the benefits of the wine futures system and find out what you will get placing a pre-order on en primeurs wines that will arrive at your cellar by the end of 2020-s.