“Old vine” is a commonly used term in the world of high-end wine. It seems to imply something regal about a wine, a greater sense of depth, concentration or profundity of character. As with most ...
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Do Old Vines Make Better Wine?

Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today's installment of Ask The Expert! Today we're back with ...
After years of working in wine sales and marketing, Brigitte Chevalier, owner and winemaker of Domaine de Cébène, and her husband Pierre, relocated to Languedoc in 2006, to “start a new life” making ...
We often hear the term “old vines” in reference to wine, which almost always applies to limited-edition bottlings from a special vineyard or plot. But what exactly do these words mean, and more ...
You likely have seen the description “old vine” on a wine label. What exactly does that mean and is it important? “Old vine” does not have a legal meaning, but generally in the wine world an “old vine ...