#pinot-noir

#pinot-noir

It was a novel way to run a wine competition to have the public, along with professional industry judges, a mix of winemakers, wine shop owners and journalists, tasting the same wines blind and rating them. The 46th annual Mendocino Wine Competition was held Aug. 17 in Hopland at the Brutocao Winery event center, and featured over 100 wines organized by variety.

The number of wine producers there - and right across the country - has increased in the last two decades. And it's all down to warming temperatures, which means Wales has become 'more suitable' for growing wine grapes, experts say. According to the Foods Standards Agency Wales, a total of 59 vineyards across the country were registered with them at the end of July. This is a huge increase from 'only six' registered in Wales in 2009, according to the BBC.

Oregon's dining scene in its renowned pinot noir region has evolved significantly, featuring diverse dining options that enhance the wine-tasting experience with fresh, local cuisine.