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Spanish wines know no bounds.
As you can guess, the London Wine Trade calendar is choc-a-block with tastings. If you went to them all you wouldn’t have time to work! So, selection is...
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A Vintage Success Story (To Everyone’s Surprise)
Throughout my global wine travels, the winegrowers I meet offer a unified message: Climate, as expressed through weather, is changing, and chaotic weather...
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This Wine Region Lurks in the Shadows
Back in the 80’s Chateau Musar and its winemaker Gaston Hochar caused quite a stir in the UK, “I didn’t know Lebanon made wine”, was the usual reply....
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The Latest from Champagne
April in Paris is wonderful, but for someone who loves Champagne, April in Reims is even better. Because April is when this city, home to a splendid...
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Top 5 Grapes to Watch
Everything I am about to share was gleaned during my recent trip to ProWein, the world’s leading international wine and spirits gathering. I’m sure that...
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When we wine with purpose.
Most fairy tales have a happy ending but there’s a wonderful story that unfolds every year in the middle of France, bringing wealth and riches to the poor...
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Pisco, the Spirit of Chile
Many wine producing regions also make a mark producing spirits. In Chile it’s Pisco which is South America’s take on brandy. Regardless of where it’s...
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Chile’s Terroir-Driven Wines Are Shifting the Narrative
Chile is one of the oldest and most productive wine regions in the New World, thanks to the missionaries who introduced viticulture there in the 16th...
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This grape should sparkle more often.
Atypical wines entice intrepid drinkers. Anomalies can be off the mark, but when they’re not it’s reason to rejoice. Many different grapes are used to...
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Wine Label Workshop
I’m fresh off the plane from ProWein 2018. As always, the world’s leading convocation of wine and spirits professionals did not disappoint. Stay tuned...
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Drink The Old Vines of South Africa
A chef recently challenged me to match a wine with Bakewell Tarts, one of England’s favourite cakes. These delicious sweeties have a jam-coated shortcake...
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The Classico in Chianti Matters
I’m often asked by novice wine drinkers if Chianti Classico is worth its price (as compared to base-level Chianti), and my short answer is an emphatic yes....
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Wine Travel is On the Rise
The link between wine and travel has intensified over the last few years – largely owing to the world’s growing thirst for wine. The United Nations World...
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Connecting with Canadian Wine
I recently appeared on BBC World’s Connecting Commerce, a series highlighting companies around the world that are successfully trading beyond their home...
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Eleventh Hour Valentine's Day Wines
Retailers report, and empirical evidence demonstrates, that Valentine's Day can be one of the busiest at wine and spirits retailers. Wine menu planning is a...
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The Sparkling Wine Issue
A handful of key regions dominate the sparkling wine scene, and with good reason. Sparklers are often reserved for special occasions and so we shy away from...
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Wine Grape Study Guide: Georgia
The country of Georgia has produced wine for more than 8,000 vintages. While spending a recent week there it was easy to see how deeply embedded wine is in...
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Life Before and After Brunello
Montalcino, a Tuscan town in Central Italy, is known for its superior wines. It is home to the highly extolled Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di...
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Drink Port for Warmth this Winter
Symington is an iconic name in wine. For over four generations the Symington name has been synonymous with high quality port. If the name is unfamiliar their...
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The Sparkling Wine Trendsetter of 2017
Back in 2010, less than one million cases of Prosecco were imported to the United States. These days we're looking at about 4 million cases. The holidays are...
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