Will There Be a Wine Shortage In 2021?

A story in the New York Post had this screaming headline:[1] The story was based on a statement from (deep breath) Director General Pau Roca of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).[2] I urge everyone to read the details of his statement. My purpose here is twofold: Answer the question, “Will there be a wine shortage?” Put together a summary table based on...

Five Sauvignon Blancs

With the lockdown continuing in our area, we have experimented with various ways of keeping our Eurocave stocked. (In the U.S., Wine Enthusiast is the exclusive distributor.) Luckily our old pal...

Bradrona from Google Earth

Bradrona

Bradrona?  BRADRONA? Read on. Belden Barns remains one of our favorite new discoveries from a few years ago. Nate Belden and his lovely wife Lauren Hirshfield Belden are currently visiting New...