Wine news March 2, 2017

ABC News on how Croatia and Slovenia are arguing over the Teran wine name. "Slovenia says it has exclusive rights to the brand, which it considers a national treasure. The red thick wine produced from Refosco vine grapes in Istria near the Adriatic coast is known for its distinctive aroma which resembles the scent of wild berries."

Food and Wine on wine infused coffee. "According to its website, "the full-bodied coffee beans relax in a beautiful small-batch, artisan-crafted wine, absorbing its nose and history. The coffee is then carefully dried and hand roasted in small batches."

Decanter on Bordeaux 2014.By and large, the results absolutely confirmed my impressions during Bordeaux 2014 en primeur that there are some excellent wines in 2014, particularly in that northern Médoc triumvirate of St Julien, Pauillac and St Estèphe.

Conde Nast on why Sonoma wine country is great. 

The Drinks Businesson how Prosecco is taking over from Champagne. "Continuing, he said that Prosecco sales would outgrow all other types of sparkling wine, increasing by almost 14% over the next five years from 25.2m cases to 34.4m cases (or 412.8m bottles), giving the Italian fizz a 9.2% share of the global sparkling wine market."