

Battonage World Wine News: 08-29-2025
Phylloxera Invades Canary Islands’ Vineyards for First Time; Wildfire Threatens Napa Valley Harvest; Château Lafleur is to Exit Bordeaux and Pomerol Appellations Amid Climate Adaptation
Columns
Comparing Domaine de la Côte and Kei Shiogai
We have wines that are like twins but made in different places and by different masters. Comparing Domaine de la...
The Vertical of Armand Rousseau – The Sidemarks
The name Armand Rousseau in the hierarchy of great Burgundy estates occupies the same place as DRC and other historical...
Ode To Modern Burgundy
Today's Burgundy is a kaleidoscope of geniuses, multiplied by endless evolution and a variety of styles that can hardly be...
The Sense of Château Pétrus
The history of Petrus begins in 1837. Some of the oldest vineyards and absolute perfectionism at the winery are the...
Knowledge
Scott Becker of Realm Cellars: “Absurdism Implies Questioning the Meaning of Life”
We’re incredibly fortunate to have sat down with Scott Becker, the co-founder and visionary behind Realm Cellars, whose leadership has...
Inside Bordeaux 2024: How Different AOCs Fared
The 2024 vintage proves exactly why Futures still matter. With climate pushing Bordeaux’s margins, the differences between terroirs have never...
Bordeaux En Primeurs: Why Does The Size Matter?
If you're considering investing in Bordeaux futures, En Primeur season offers a rare opportunity to secure your favorite wines in...
Bordeaux 2024: A Vintage on the Razor’s Edge
A cool, unpredictable season. Remarkable highs, sobering lows. Bordeaux’s 2024 vintage is a tightrope walk – but for those with...
Quizzes
Quiz: The Most Expensive Wines
If you read Media section on Symbolicwines.com, you are well informed about the most expensive wines on sale right now...
Quiz: Check Your Sommelier Skills!
Welcome to this neat little somm knowledge quiz! Whether you're a MS, an enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating...
Quiz: Check Your Winemaking Skills
We made this quiz for those whose knowledge is more than just tannins and acidity. Check if you’re a beginner,...
NEWS
Battonage World Wine News: 08-29-2025
Phylloxera Invades Canary Islands’ Vineyards for First Time; Wildfire Threatens Napa Valley Harvest; Château Lafleur is to Exit Bordeaux and...
Battonage World Wine News: 08-22-2025
Olympic Wine-Noodle Gate; Cypriot Dancer Towering with 511 Wine Glasses; Indian Wine Pops the Cork; Millennials & Merlot; China’s Bold...
Battonage World Wine News: 04-04-2025
The new reality: +20% on European wines; A man killed by wine; Ugly wine by Ryan Reynolds; 4500 years ago...
How wine is made
All You Need to Know About Malolactic Fermentation
Why do some wines have a creamy texture and buttery taste, while others are sharp? The secret lies in malolactic...
The mystery of Champagne making
The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in...
How wine is made: rose wine
Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the...
How wine is made: red dry wine
Guide to red winemaking. What defines red wine and how does the process of red vinification differ from white and...
Reviews
Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 2: The Red Wines
What's for dinner? It's always the question. And if you're as into wine as we are, you already know the...
Perfect Pairings for Every Type of Wine Pt 1: The White Wines
Whenever you're stuck planning a meal, think of this as your sommelier’s compass. Today, we’re diving into the world of...
5 of the Best Whites In Bordeaux’s 2024 Vintage
These 5 white wines show how dramatically whites and reds’ desirable weather conditions differ. While the reds in 2024 were...
Price/quality ratio: Bordeaux 2024’s affordable luxury
5 wines from Bordeaux 2024’s freshly released vintage, that prove that every downside has its benefit. These highly rated chateaux...
Wine regions
Brief but complete history of Californian winemaking
This history of winemaking is probably one of the youngest but also it’s the most exciting one. From the first...
Wine regions: Burgundy
Welcome to the detailed guide to Burgundy’s wines. Here you can find Burgundy’s ancient winemaking history, grape varieties, main AOCs,...
Grape Varieties
Grape Varieties: Merlot
Merlot has earned its place in the pantheon of great grapes. The most famous Merlots hail from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion,...
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is the most prominent and famous aromatic white variety. It’s origin is in Loire and Bordeaux but it...
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.
5 wine facts
5 Wine Facts: the Terroirs
Terroir is wine’s ultimate storyteller. It speaks in the minerality of a Chablis, the savory spice of a Syrah from...
5 Wine Facts: the Fermenters
From clay to steel, the vessel that houses fermenting wine plays a starring role in shaping its style, texture and...
5 Benefits of Buying Bordeaux Wine in Futures
We would like to point out the benefits of the wine futures system and find out what you will get...
5 reasons to appreciate wines of Pierre Girardin
He’s a rising star of Burgundy and so, the prices of his wines are rising like they did on Meursault's...