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It’s Time for Straw Wine!
As December comes to an end, many vintners are now pressing the grapes they put aside at harvest time to…
Vinorama at Expogast!
The first issue of Vinorama has arrived! It will be at Luxexpo-The Box (Luxembourg-Kirchberg) from Saturday 24th to Wednesday 28th…
Pinot Noirs from the king’s chamber
This year, Jeff Konsbrück (Winery Jeff Konsbrück in Ahn), was one of the first winemakers to start harvesting. He opted not to over-ripen his grapes and make the most of the last days of good weather in September. In hindsight, it was not an unwise decision…
“Planning, care and hard work”
Pre-empting the forthcoming ban (due to take effect on 1 January 2021), Marc Desom (Desom Estate and Cellars in Remich) has not used a drop of glyphosate in his vineyards for the past four years. However, in his view, not even this step strikes at the heart of the matter….
Corinne Kox – a drone pioneer
In partnership with Luxaviation, Corinne Kox (Laurent & Rita Kox estate in Remich) took an important first step for European winemakers last year by treating a number of parcels using a drone. This solution offers great potential, but also requires some fine tuning.
Grape harvest: second helpings at the Bernard-Massard estate
The prestigious Grevenmacher estate was the first to send out its harvesters. As early as Wednesday 11 September, seasonal workers were wielding their secateurs on the “Fels”, a very fine terroir overlooking the medieval town. They were tasked with an initial sweep through the vineyards to harvest grapes for crémants.
