In Slovenia (2) visiting Edi Simčič, Goriška Brda, Slovenia
My second stop, after a night in Ljubjana, was Edi Simčic in Goriška Brda. This is Slovenia’s most well known
Read more
Regions
The Business of English Wine (4): Cliff Roberson of Roberson Wine transports us from the basements of 60s London to upscale Manhattan, Chile and Bordeaux as he recalls 50 full years in the trade
What do David Bailey, Michael Caine and Cliff Roberson have in common? They’re all working class London boys made good.
Read more
In Slovenia (1) visiting Šuklje in Bela Krajina
Website: http://suklje.com/en/vineyards/ My Slovenian wine adventures began in the eastern region of Bela Krajina (pronounced ‘bella cry-ner’). It’s a small
Read more
Highlights: two from Digby Fine English
Digby Fine English is tilting at the top. This is a negociant house (although they’ve recently bought the 4 hectare
Read more
Lyme Bay: impressive still wines from this Devon-based producer
Lyme Bay, a winery based in Axeminster, Devon but sourcing grapes from top sites across England, are on a bit
Read more
Raventós i Blanc Mas del Serral: Pepe Raventós presents Spain’s premier fizz
Website: https://www.raventos.com/ ‘This is the first presentation of the project of my dreams,’ says Pepe Raventós as he introduces us
Read more
Visiting Swiss-Mura winery in Azumino, Nagano, Japan
I visited this interesting project with Chiharu Uchikata (below), who explained the history of the company. It was initially established
Read more
Visiting Vin d’Omachi Ferme 36, a naturally inclined producer in Nagano, Japan
Yoshio Yano and his family run Vin d’Omachi Ferme 36 which is based in Omachi town. It’s a really dramatic
Read more
Pio Cesare: tasting the 2018 Barolos and Barbarescos with Cesare Benvenuto
Pio Cesare is a well known name in Barolo and Barbaresco. With annual production in the range of 400 000
Read more
Beautiful wines express a complex path – the wines of La Fiorita owe their existence to the bravery and business acumen of a woman who eventually learned the secret of saying NO
Natalie Oliveros is an astute successful woman with a wonderfully rich life. For the past ten years this New York
Read more