Bento Goncalves, Brazil News

Last week I was asked to donate a bottle of wine to a small charitable auction. Looking around my cellar I noticed a bottle of Lidio Carraro Agnus cabernet sauvignon that I had brought back from my recent filming trip in Brazilian wine country.

Wine's greatest asset is that of accompanying food and vice versa. Yes, I understand that there are other beverages that accompany food.

Alexander LaPratt, chef commelier at Jean-Georges, will compete for the title of 'Best Sommelier in the Americas' at a competition in Brazil.

Recently, Napa Valley Vintners Association announced that Brazil has formerly recognized that Napa Valley is of Geographical Indication status.

Brazil has agreed a deal with the US, which will see Napa Valley's identity protected by Geographical Indication status.