All it took to fall in love completely with the wines of Valais, the largest wine region in Switzerland, was touring wineries for a few days in the company of passionate wine lover and ampelographer José Vouillamoz. José is a grape geneticist and studies the origins and history of grape varieties and is best known as co-author of Wine Grapes, with Jancis Robinson andJulia … [Lees meer...] overImpossible wines from the Valais
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A Swiss Love Affair: Wine in Context
Falling in love with a wine region is not a difficult thing to do. Especially if the sun is out, the food is good and the people are welcoming, the wine almost always tastes delicious. A typical case of wine in context. To say that I fell in love with Swiss wines, and especially those of Valais, will probably not surprise you. Certainly not if you have seen my photos, on … [Lees meer...] overA Swiss Love Affair: Wine in Context
