When one looks at a bottle of sake, the first information mentioned is whether it is Junmai or not. Next is the extent of rice polishing, fo...

Today sees Somm360 sit down for a discussion about biodynamics with Kamptal Winemaker, and co-founder of respect-BIODYN, Fred Loimer.  ...

Shochu is the national distilled spirit of Japan. It has a rich history dating back to at least the 1400s, and it is becoming more and more...

There are numerous books with innumerable pages which explain the concept of biodynamic viticulture, but books alone are not enough to grasp...

If Spanish white wine isn't on your radar yet, you are in for a treat! ALBARIÑO is the ultimate in crisp, dry, aromatic white wines &...

Sommeliers Marc Lamarre and Jamie Drummond chat about the Viognier grape.

Occitan is the name of a romance language (evolved from vulgar Latin) spoken in southern France, also known as “langue d’Oc&rdqu...

It is no secret that Jerez produces a large (some may say overwhelming) variety of styles that pretty much cover what one could consider to...

Somm360: Victor, please tell us a little bit about yourself and your family’s operation in Spain? Victor Urrutia: Well, my family cre...

The Northern Rhône is a quite narrow strip of vineyards extending for more than 80 km, which commences just south of Lyon, from the to...