Chablis: The ultimate soil expression
Without doubt, the people of Chablis, a region in Northern Burgundy, are proud of their unique wine made from multifaceted Chardonnay grapes. The inimitable characteristics of the crisp, fresh and […]
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Viñátigo winery: quest for distinct climas of volcanic Tenerife
Viñátigo enchants you. Naturally and architecturally. Lush terraces wind upwards around a sunlight-hued chapel to the heavens. Today, like a scarf the frame is caped and wrapped with soft clouds […]
Dr Loosen: making superb German Riesling with respect for the Mosel terroir
Ernst Loosen is ‘the king of German Riesling’. The well-known German wine producer won multiple awards that seal his persevering efforts to improve the image of German Riesling globally. Decanter, […]
Riesling and its journey from Germany to the New World
From Jancis Robinson (MW, OBE and perhaps the most famous female British wine critic) to the wine bars, retailers and participating restaurants in the UK, they all are talking about German […]
Cobaw Ridge: remote winery challenged by Australia's climate
Biodynamic vineyards and chemicals-free winemaking now defines the house style at Cobaw Ridge, where Syrah, Lagrein, Pinot and Chardonnay express the parched land honestly.
Frenchie: the coiffeur of the new French bistro in Covent Garden
Embracing the outside world is the new Parisian attitude. At least in culinary terms. This means being influenced by global cuisines of the chef’s travels while using local, superb ingredients. Not […]
Tasmania wine gears up for the global sparkling race
Tasmania is a much older wine producing region than you may suspect. In fact, South Australia, where today the biggest names in the Aussie wine scene nest (think of Penfolds […]
The best wines I discovered recently
After weeks of pondering and scouring my massive digital photo library I’m sharing the best bottles that made my palate sing with joy. The best wines that stood out from […]
Littorai: expressing Sonoma through biodynamic viticulture
Driving to the Littorai winery feels like you trespassed into someone’s apple orchard, while getting lost on the dirt roads winding up the endless hill from Sebastopol. There are not […]
Tenuta San Guido: setting new elite game for Tuscan wines with Sassicaia
Sassicaia has sparked a revolution Italy with its Cabernet-based Vino de Tavola (table wine) made in up-to-that-time-yet-unexplored Maremma region of coastal Tuscany. Today, this is perhaps the country’s most wanted wine […]