Piemonte adventure (1) Neive: La Cantinetta di Barun, and Degusto
I’m in Piemonte for a few days. Monday to Wednesday I’m lecturing at the University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, for
Read moreI’m in Piemonte for a few days. Monday to Wednesday I’m lecturing at the University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, for
Read moreProposed changes to UK wine regulation could precipitate a race to the bottom, and damage the growing UK wine production
Read moreThese are seven great examples of Gamay from Beaujolais that I showed in a masterclass today. I really liked them
Read moreFaouzi Issa presented this range tasting of Domaine des Tourelles in London. He’s young (1984 vintage) but already has many
Read moreWhinyard Rocks is a small-scale vineyard in Radnor, Powys, Wales. There are 2500 vines planted on 1.5 acres, and the
Read moreThe Manoncourt family have been the custodians of Saint-Émilion star Chateau-Figeac since 1892. Much of the current reputation was built
Read moreI popped into a local supermarket and found these three popular Sauvignon Blancs from the 2022 vintage, took them home,
Read morePêra-Manca is the name for the ‘cult’ red and white wines made by large Alentejo producer Adega Cartuxa, which since
Read moreLuís Patrão was for a long time the wine maker at large Alentejo winery Esporão, a job he stayed in
Read moreChampagne Billecart Salmon have released the 2008 vintage of one of their flagship wines, the Cuvée Nicolas François. This is
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