“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 ...
When Alder Yarrow heard Jancis Robinson was looking for someone to help create the largest online database of old-vine vineyards in the world, his interest was piqued. A highly respected ...
This past weekend during a black-tie event at the Vinexposium gathering in Paris, France, the prestigious V d’Or wine awards were presented to recognize the top business initiatives in the wine and ...
Fresh from the Old Vine Conference 2025, Jason Millar discovers how California’s old vine renaissance is reshaping the ...
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 ...
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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 ...
It was a pleasant early-autumn afternoon at Firriato Winery’s Cavanera Estate on the north-east slopes of Mount Etna. Cumulus clouds linger in the bright blue sky as the volcano’s familiar coronet of ...
As with most everything that concerns wine, the reality of how old vines can influence a wine is far more nuanced. Terroir, climate, farming methods, and winemaking all play a role in how grapevines ...
Wine pros break down one of the most commonly used terms in the world of high-end wine. “Old vine” is a commonly used term in the world of high-end wine. It seems to imply something regal about a wine ...