A spotlight on Hermitage: exploring the famous hill and tasting 25 examples
The appellation of Hermitage, in France’s northern Rhône wine region, is a place of wine pilgrimage, because this is where
Read moreThe appellation of Hermitage, in France’s northern Rhône wine region, is a place of wine pilgrimage, because this is where
Read moreI like Aussie Chardonnay. I remember when I was first getting into wine, and I tried quite a few. In
Read moreEasily one of the world’s top winemakers, Dirk Niepoort’s insight extends beyond soils, grapes and blends, but into humans, predicting
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Read moreIt’s out! My new book, on the topic of regenerative viticulture. Here’s the blurb. Viticulture faces a turning point. We
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Read moreChampagne Ayala are based in the village of Aÿ, but they are an oddity: this is Pinot Noir country, but
Read moreWebsite: Château de Manissy The vineyards of Château de Manissy were planted by monks. Well, to be more precise, by
Read moreAs has been widely chronicled, Nyetimber is the largest, and best known English sparkling wine producer, and their growth and
Read moreThe Californian climate (and I realize this is a generalization) seems well suited to grape varieties from the Rhône, and
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