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This is Nemea Grande Reserve of 100%Agiorgitiko grapes - by the iconic Semèli Estate; a privately owned single vineyard at 580 meters “vin de garde” produced at an extremely limited number of bottles, exclusively by the approval of the Estate’s winemakers team and when the vintage has been rated as exceptional; the wine matures for 18 months in French oak casks and at least 30 months in the bottles before its release; The inevitable question that arises though is to either keeping it according to the “instructions” for later, or to savor it at once?

🍷 Did you know California is a global wine powerhouse? If it were a country, it'd rank as the 4th largest wine producer in the world, just after France, Italy, and Spain. From Napa Valley to Sonoma and beyond, California's vineyards aren't just a feast for the palate—they're a testament to the state's innovation and artistry. Explore life in wine country—contact me for homes in these incredible areas! #CaliforniaWine #NapaValleyLiving #SonomaRealEstate #CoastalLuxury #WineCountryHomes #LuxuryLiving #SanDiegoRealEstate #DreamHomeSearch #RealtorLife #LiveInLuxury

Majestic Wine set to complete Vagabond Wines deal: Majestic Wine, the Fortress Investment Group-backed business, is closing in on a deal to acquire Vagabond Wines. Propel understands that a deal for Vagabond is set to be completed this week, which will see Majestic acquire the 12-strong wine bar business and back its existing management team, led by managing director Matthew Fleming. It is thought that Majestic put forward an offer for Vagabond that is significantly higher than that of the next bidder, which is understood to have been investment firm Breal Group, the backer of Vinoteca and D&D London. It is understood that Majestic will look to operate Vagabond as a separate business and will invest in its further expansion. Vagabond currently operates nine sites in London, plus a site in Birmingham, Gatwick airport and Heathrow airport. Propel understands that Majestic first showed an interest in Vagabond last year and therefore was in a good position to move fast when the business was marketed for sale. Opened in May 2022, the Heathrow site was described by the business as a “game changer” but is temporarily closed due to reconfiguring of the security zone, while the group’s site at Gatwick, which opened last year, is believed to have failed to meet expectations. Quantuma was appointed as administrator to the business last month. The company was founded in 2009 by Stephen Finch, who left the business at the start of the year.  

🍷 Did you know California is a global wine powerhouse? If it were a country, it'd rank as the 4th largest wine producer in the world, just after France, Italy, and Spain. From Napa Valley to Sonoma and beyond, California's vineyards aren't just a feast for the palate—they're a testament to the state's innovation and artistry. Explore life in wine country—contact me for homes in these incredible areas! #CaliforniaWine #NapaValleyLiving #SonomaRealEstate #CoastalLuxury #WineCountryHomes #LuxuryLiving #SanDiegoRealEstate #DreamHomeSearch #RealtorLife #LiveInLuxury

"Looking for a unique and locally crafted wine experience in Cleveland Heights? Look no further than CLE Urban Winery, owned by Navy veteran Destiny Burns. With a focus on community, inclusivity, and celebrating Cleveland's culture, this winery offers 15 varieties of wine and hosts events like the upcoming "Haunted Castle Séance Murder Mystery Night." Learn more about how Burns turned her passion into a thriving business on Cleveland 13's "Hit The Town" with Nikkie Brown. Have you visited CLE Urban Winery? Share your thoughts below! #CLEUrbanWinery #ClevelandHeights #LocalBusiness #CommunityFirst"

Charles Dickens famously remarked that "champagne is one of the elegant extras in life", such was his love for the sparkling wine originated and produced in the Champagne region of France. Part of champagne’s appeal is its specificity; to officially bare the label, it must be produced at one of the 16,000 odd vineyards in the Champagne region. However, that may no longer be the case. Lauded as “the biggest change in the sector for decades”, French winemakers are set to increase the official champagne-making area by up to 15 per cent to meet demand, which comes almost 100 years after mayors in eastern France declined the opportunity to be incorporated within the zone. In 1927, fearing higher taxes and bureaucracy, several mayors decided that local farmers would be better off growing cereal crops than becoming one of the officially designated districts where champagne could be produced. With the benefit of hindsight, this proved to be a very costly error. The average price of vineyards in the 319 districts that decided to opt into the champagne region was €1.06 million per hectare in 2022. The price of land in the districts that opted out was about 1 per cent of that. Now, local mayors are set to rectify the mistakes of their predecessors. Maxime Toubart, chairman of the General Union of Winemakers in Champagne, has said his organisation is prepared to increase the area where the D.O.P-labelled drink can be made. However, the plan to extend the boundary of the champagne-making zone has divided opinion. When plans were first drawn up in 2003, a total of 45 new districts were designated, but 1,334 complaints were submitted – it took two years to hear them all. Critics argue that an increase in the number of producers could result in a champagne glut, driving down prices. When it comes to the beloved luxury beverage, opinions are naturally impassioned. For those that are in favour of the expansion, they will have to wait a while; vines are reportedly unlikely to be planted in newly designated parcels before 2030. Sometimes the best bottles are those you have to wait decades for. Read the full story via The Times here: https://lnkd.in/em7ndYfA

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TRUST AND DISCRETION The Bedrock of a Robust Business Relationship Article written by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition The wine and spirits brokerage profession is often overlooked, yet it serves as a vital intermediary between wineries and merchants. From a legal standpoint, the broker is crucial in facilitating commercial transactions by bringing together interested parties. Daily, the broker’s negotiation and conciliation skills are essential in reconciling offers from estates and demand from distributors, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. In the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions, brokers oversee over 70% of bulk transactions between estates and merchants. For crus classés and champagne, this figure escalates to 90%. These statistics unequivocally underline the crucial importance of the brokerage profession and the unwavering trust placed in it by the entire industry. TIMOTHÉE BOUFFARD: A CERTIFIED WINE BROKER AND BUREAU RIPERT'S MANAGER In the WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine community, Timothée Bouffard's remarkable career and recognized expertise in the Grands Crus de Bordeaux have made him a key player in the wine world. His support for investors in acquiring wine estates and the services offered by Bureau Ripert for stock appraisal, valuation, marketing, and networking testify to his willingness to share his know-how and create fruitful opportunities for all players in the sector. 2023 BORDEAUX FUTURES 🍷 As a member of the Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc for the past 17 years and a jury member for the Left Bordeaux Bank Cup, we sought Timothée Bouffard’s impressions on the 2023 vintage. "This vintage has been tailored to meet consumers’ desires at very reasonable prices. We have revisited the great classics of Bordeaux with freshness and balance. It’s a very expressive vintage with good acidity and a lovely tannic structure. A must-have for your cellar!” Due partially to economic and political uncertainties (France-US relations), the 2023 Bordeaux Primeurs campaign is lasting longer than usual, extending until the end of July. Do not hesitate any longer! 📌To read the full version of this article, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehrC3kky #WINE #WineExpertise #WineInternationalTrade #WineBusinessCommunication _______________________________ Did you find this article interesting 💡? Click on the bell above (top right corner) for our latest news. NEXT Edition is your multilingual language expert for all your communication needs: proofreading/editing, copywriting, translation, and subtitling. Don’t let language barriers hold you back – Choose NEXT Edition today! To get your free quote 📩 nathalie@next-edition.com

Why world-class winemakers are headed for the Finger Lakes For decades, Napa was the promised land for ambitious vintners eager to make a mark in the wine industry. But in recent years, a number of factors are sending winemakers to one of the most quietly beloved but stubbornly under-the-radar regions in the country: the Finger Lakes.