Clairette de Die and friends: the Diois wines from the Rhône
Website: www.clairette-de-die.com The Rhône isn’t somewhere you think of when it comes to sparkling wines, but it makes quite a
Read moreWebsite: www.clairette-de-die.com The Rhône isn’t somewhere you think of when it comes to sparkling wines, but it makes quite a
Read moreI fell in love with the wines of the northern Rhône early on in my wine journey. And the gems
Read moreI took a break from tasting yesterday to wander through the vineyards of Côte Rôtie. I was mainly in Côte
Read moreGrenache is having its moment! It’s drought resistance, crops well, doesn’t mind heat and can perform well as either a
Read moreBased in Hampshire, Hambledon is one of the UK’s leading producers of English sparkling wine. These are two of the
Read morePruning isn’t terribly glamorous, but it’s an essential part of viticulture. The vast majority of vineyards are pruned one of
Read moreHow can you add value to inexpensive Languedoc varietal wines? Accolade’s Banrock Station has brand crept to the South of
Read moreWebsite: https://www.rouvaliswinery.gr/en/ This was a great visit to a winery making excellent wines from some spectacular terroirs. We are in
Read moreThere’s some interest in Chenin Blanc in California. I was at the Jackson Family Wines annual winegrowing summit in Santa
Read moreThis was a chance to taste 8 Cabernet Sauvignon wines blind, which is always fun. Below are my notes and
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