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From Beaujolais Nouveau to Japan's Yamanashi Nouveau, discover the traditions, winemaking techniques and fruity aromas of the first wines of the harvest. Strawberry, cherry, raspberry… and sometimes even banana! What makes the first wines of a new vintage so aromatic? And how do wine lovers around the world celebrate the arrival of the new harvest? Every autumn, while many wines from the latest harvest are still resting in cellars, others are already being poured into glasses. These early-release wines offer a first glimpse of the new vintage, often with vibrant fruit aromas, freshness and an appealing youthful character. But not...

Have you ever smelled a wine and noticed an aroma you know perfectly well, yet couldn't quite identify? It's familiar, you're sure of it. Perhaps it reminds you of a fruit, a spice or a flower. Maybe even a place you visited many years ago. And yet, the name escapes you. It's on the tip of your tongue. Or rather, on the tip of your nose. It happens even to people who have been tasting wine for years. That's because perceiving a scent, recognising it and being able to describe it are three closely connected, but not exactly identical, processes....