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Harvest time – so how do we know when the grapes are ready to be picked?

It may seem pretty obvious, but in fact a great deal of care needs to be taken to ensure the grapes are ripe for the particular wine you plan to make. We started our harvest this year in early September, as the first of our grapes became fully ripe. So, what exactly is ripeness in grapes [...]

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Angela Muir MW on Mirabeau 2011

Stephen asks Angela to describe the new 2011 vintage of Mirabeau Rosé, just before bottling.

Harvesting 2011 Mirabeau

We’re about halfway through our 2011 harvesting now and it’s looking to be a pretty good year for rosé. We’re harvesting a little earlier last year due to the very warm Spring and early flowering and so far, so good! And this year for the first time I got to ride on the top of [...]

Creating a brand in 60 seconds

Turning any product from anonymity to a recognised brand has challenged marketeers for years. Here, Stephen demonstrates how it can be achieved using the right vehicle to carry the message.

The correct wine glass for Mirabeau – Riedel

Matt Knight from Riedel sugests the best wine glass from which to drink Mirabeau rosé. And here’s what wine guru Robert Parker says of Riedel: “The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasise enough what a [...]

Tasting the new vintage from Provence

This annual event is a really fantastic opportunity to taste hundreds of Cotes de Provence wines from the new 2010 vintage. It is a great chance to check out the competition and to note the huge variations in styles from across the region due to differences in individual terroir, ages of vines, winemaking etc.