The 16th of September Academy of Sommelier Mozart Wine House under the support of East European Sommeliers and Experts Association starts course of Somelier for those who want to improve their competence in sales of alcohol. Waiters, bar-tenders, sellers of boutiques and special sectors of the big malls as well as everyone who plan to work in the field of vine-growing and wine-making are invited to two-month course which will take place from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Pushkinskaya str., 29.

This course is an introduction to the main wine regions of Italy and is intended primarily for amateurs interested in gaining systematized knowledge about wines, history of these countries, culture and gastronomic traditions, as well as in expanding their tasting experience.

During the course you will find:
-an introduction to the history of brewing,
-an overview of world brewing, current trends,
-beer tasting -to consolidate the theory with practice.

Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA becomes the 18th official appellation for the prestigious wine region. The new AVA slots into the hilly area in a northwestern region of Napa Valley between the St Helena, Calistoga and Howell Mountain AVAs.

This course is for amateurs and those just beginning their acquaintance with the world of wine.

Tropical Thailand may not seem like the obvious destination for wine buffs, but the local wines are starting to win awards and Bangkok’s burgeoning wine scene is also accruing accolades. By day, visitors to GranMonte winery in the Asoke valley in central Thailand can stroll past 12 wine grape varieties, cycle to a Michelin-rated restaurant, or sample a zingy Viognier; at night, elephants have been known to trample through the estate’s 14ha of vines. Further south, near some of Thailand’s popular golden beaches, sits Monsoon Valley winery, where swooping hornbills nest in empty oak barrels hung from ficus trees near rows of Shiraz vines. Welcome to wine tasting, Thai-style.

Rioja’s governing body has changed the name of the ‘Vino de Municipio’ classification to ‘Vino de Pueblo’ and will allow producers to share information about vineyards on the bottle.

Oregon researchers employ an AI-powered robot to control vineyard pests without chemicals

In recent years, Russian winemaking has made a huge step forward and deserves more and more attention of wine lovers and market professionals. We invite you to a master class that will familiarize you with the history and development of Russian winemaking, terroirs and autochthons, and the best producers.

Oregon researchers employ an AI-powered robot to control vineyard pests without chemicals