Piquette, the natural wine craze taking off in the UK, but banned in the EU
Lower in alcohol, lower in price, and compatible with the low/no waste culture, what’s not to like about piquette? Especially
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El Marco de Jerez: the terroir revolution in the Sherry Triangle, with Ramiro Ibáñez of Bodega Cota 45 (UBE, Agostado, Pandorga)
There is a revolution afoot in the Marco de Jerez (the Sherry Triangle that includes Jerez, El Puerto and Sanlúcar).
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An ode to Carignan, Carineña, Mazuelo…
Lisse Garnett spells an ode to Carignan, a variety that never seems to get any credit. And Jamie Goode taste
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Highlights: Domaine Labet Chardonnay du Hasard Vin de Voile 2014 Jura
The Jura has a tradition of ageing wines under flor. The famous Vin Jaunes are made from Savagnin aged under
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In Champagne: Agrapart & Fils
Founded in 1894, Champagne Agrapart & Fils has rightfully emerged as one of the finest grower estates in the Côte
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The triune brain, and thinking of a triune wine tasting approach
In our heads, we have a remarkable organ. The brain. It’s mushy and jelly-like, and it weighs around 1.4 kilograms.
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Highlights from The Wine Society: 20 under £12
Here’s my list of affordable highlights (under £12) from The Wine Society, from a recent press tasting. The Wine Society
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Spätburgunder: Germany’s Pinot Noir, reaching new heights
Pinot Noir is one of the undisputably great grape varieties, but until recently it only grew well in a few
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Explaining reduction, and dispelling some myths
One of the most interesting of all wine faults is reduction. But it’s a source of a lot of confusion
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Recovering the magic of El Marco: back to the sherry vineyards, and old ways of making wines
Jamie Goode visits Bodegas Luiz Perez, and meets Willy Perez, who is on a mission to recover the great sherries
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