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ArticleWelcome
I haven’t yet made it to Beaujolais, though I remember a colleague telling me years ago how surprised she was by the beauty of the landscapes. I have been captivated by the beauty of its wines though, and had great fun tasting through a lineup...
ArticleIn my glass this month
I was impressed by the Robert Mondavi, Reserve Fumé Blanc 2023 (£80 Enotria, from September), which contains a dash of Semillon, and uses fruit from the famous To Kalon vineyard. In tastings held simultaneously in 12 cities around the world...
ArticlePanel tasting: Vintage Cap Classique
This impressive tasting focused on singlevintage wines made mostly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the same principles as in Champagne, with extended ageing on the lees – the expired yeast cells that accumulate in the bottle during...
ArticleMaterial benefit
In September 2024, I was in Joško Gravner’s cellar near Gorizia in Italy’s Collio region when, after passing rows of clay qvevri and amphorae, I came across something wholly unexpected: a square glass vessel that looked as though it had come...
ArticleExpert’s choice: New Zealand aromatic whites
For New Zealand’s aromatic whites ‘small but mighty’ could become the catchphrase – excluding Sauvignon Blanc, which obviously needs no introduction. Making up just a tiny fraction of New Zealand’s total production, and often...