By The vast underground cellars of Moldova’s Cricova winery used to echo with the sounds of hundreds of visitors. Now just a handful of guests wander past the huge barrels and endless rows of bottles holding its vintages. “We used to have 300 to 450 people a day, but with the
Global Wine Sales During the Pandemic
It also has the second-highest Covud death rate of Europe’s leading wine countries, with over 45,000 people having died from the virus in France. Europe’s number three winemaking nation – Spain – has the second highest number of active Covid cases at the moment, at over 1.5 million, with over
Boom in Wine eCommerce during the Pandemic – Ways and Means
Benchmark Wine, a haven for collectors of rare wines, is leveraging the unprecedented e-commerce boom to expand its direct-to-consumer business to a wider audience. Established online wine seller Benchmark Wine has experienced a boost in business in the wake of COVID-19, with profits nearly twice what they were over the
New Way to Sell and Promote Wine Sales During the Pandemic
COVID-19 hit the US restaurant industry like an unforgiving tsunami, and in the past three weeks alone, led to a loss of $25 billion and left more than 3 million workers unemployed, according to the National Restaurant Association. And while many restaurants have permanently closed, the NRA is also reporting
Popping the Cork During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Have the British turned to drink in the current crisis? When you’re stuck in front of an online merchant’s checkout page, waiting for an elusive and inevitably distant delivery slot, that feels like the logical conclusion.It’s backed up by sales figures. According to market research firm IWSR, sales of beer,
Six wines for Lockdown
Six wines for lockdown Château Argadens Rouge Bourdeaux Supérieur, France 2016 (from £10.91, thewinesociety.com; davywine.co.uk) The Bordeaux wine trade had to cancel en primeur week, the annual showcase of the new vintage, at the beginning of April. This perfectly pitched, succulent modern claret is more than enough to be going on with while
A Guide to Mencia Wine
Learning About the Spanish Mencia Wine The Mencia grape produces some outstanding Spanish and Portuguese wines. If you’ve never heard of Mencia wine before don’t worry, it’s not the most well-known grape. Pronounced ‘Men-thee-ah’, so I thought it was time to give this lovely grape the credit it deserves, so here
Choosing the Right Wine Glass
The Difference Between Wine Glasses in Practice We all love to drink wine, that’s a fact. But when was the last time you thought about which wine glass to use when serving your favourite tipple? The honest truth is that most of us don’t really pay attention to this relevant
What is Biodynamic Wine and How is it Produced?
Five Things You Should Know about Biodynamic Wine I have always been intrigued by low intervention wine. But what is the difference between Biodynamic, natural and organic wine? It can be quite daunting and confusing for a lot of people. With this in mind, I thought I would break down the five essential
Are Greek Wines Worth your Time?
A Guide to Greek Wine When we think about Greece, the first thoughts likely to spring to mind are sunshine, sandy beaches and stunning views of the magnificent Mediterranean sea. Then we talk about the delicious Greek food, with its exquisite variety of fresh ingredients and ancient recipes. Let’s take
