After a full day of surfing along the Western Cape with Duncan Savage, a notable South African winemaker and surfer, we share a conversation at his home in Cape Town over a glass of his old-vine Cinsault. The label of the wine, bearing the phrase “Follow the Line, 2021,” evokes a journey that mirrors the… Read More »
Now celebrating its 22nd year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) has solidified its reputation as the largest and most influential wine competition globally. In 2025, the competition saw participation from 248 esteemed wine professionals hailing from 35 countries, including a record 72 Masters of Wine and 22 Master Sommeliers. A DWWA medal indicates that… Read More »
Harvest in Galicia is amidst devastation as wildfires sweep across the region, devastating more than 90,000 hectares. This year’s fires were unprecedented, fueled by months of drought, extreme heat, and strong winds. The majority of the destruction occurred in the province of Ourense, which hosts four of the five Denominaciones de Origen (DOs) in Galicia,… Read More »
Several decades worth of wines from Napa Valley’s Spottswoode and the renowned SuperTuscan estate Masseto will be showcased at an auction this month, coinciding with Zachys’ announcement of relocating its operations to Delaware. Masseto’s 2022 release will debut via La Place de Bordeaux in September, while collectors can also explore its extensive back catalog through… Read More »
People in the wine industry often overcomplicate their discussions about it, creating confusion due to poor segmentation of consumers. Instead of segmenting by age or other demographics, it would be more effective to categorize consumers by the sales channel, as this better correlates with the product’s price positioning. To illustrate this point, let’s consider the… Read More »
Another delightful creation from Ramiro Ibáñez is the Bodegas Cota 45 Ube Miraflores 2022 from Spain, which boasts an alcohol content of 11.5%. This wine is crafted from Palomino grapes sourced from various parcels in both Miraflores Alta and Miraflores Baja, utilizing three distinct types of albariza: Lustrillos, Lentejuelas, and Tosca Cerrado. The wine presents… Read More »
I strolled across the valley from the Bürgenstock Resort towards a grassy slope overlooking Lake Lucerne, where the sound of cowbells resonated, echoing my very own Sound of Music moment. My adventure began with a train journey from Lausanne to Bern and onto Lucerne, culminating in a stay at the luxurious Bürgenstock Collection. Acquired by… Read More »
Gioia del Colle, located in Puglia, is making a name for itself as a premier region for Primitivo wines, defying the stereotype of warmer, jammy wines that are often associated with southern Italy. Richard Baudains highlights the unique qualities of this area, which is perched on the Murgia plateau at an elevation of about 400… Read More »
Arnaud Boué, hailing from Bourgogne, embarked on his vinous journey without the traditional backdrop of a winemaking family. Instead, he pursued a degree in enology and decided to broaden his horizons by gaining experience overseas in countries like New Zealand and South Africa. These adventures provided him valuable insights into diverse climates. Upon returning to… Read More »
The 2025 red grape harvest in Bordeaux has commenced exceptionally early, with Château Troplong Mondot setting the pace. August 28 marked the start of what is anticipated to be one of the earliest vintages on record, even surpassing the early 2022 harvest. The St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé estate’s management confirmed that the picking began… Read More »