Celebrating Marc Kent: A Legacy of Generosity and Spirit

Marc Kent, a prominent South African winemaker, is in the spotlight recently due to his ventures in Portugal while continuing to lead Boekenhoutskloof, the acclaimed estate he co-founded. Known for its innovative wines, Boekenhoutskloof has emerged as one of South Africa’s premier wine producers, underpinned by Kent’s vision and blending skills. Marc’s journey in winemaking… Read More »

Discover La Grange d’Ernest: A Fresh Perspective from Savoie’s Wine Scene

La Grange d’Ernest is a promising new wine domaine located in Savoie, France, co-founded by Lilian Hyza and Lucie Domenge-Chenal. Hyza previously sold barrels in Burgundy before turning to winemaking, while Domenge-Chenal hails from Savoie. Together, they cultivate 1.5 hectares of vines, focused on producing high-quality wines in limited quantities. During a recent wine tasting… Read More »

Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils: Lessons from a Costières de Nîmes Estate in the Battle Against Mildew

With the ongoing challenges posed by unpredictable weather patterns, organic farming in France faces significant hurdles. Recently, a French government agency has imposed restrictions on the use of copper fungicides, a vital tool for organic winemakers fighting against downy mildew, which can devastate entire grape crops if not managed effectively. However, there’s emerging hope from… Read More »

Linux Kernel 6.6: Officially Declared as a Long-Term Support Release

After attending the inaugural tasting of Bhutan’s first wines, Chris Howard reflects on humanity’s fascination with novelty and the longing for the new. His thoughts were particularly stirred by this unique experience as he returned from tasting these wines in Paris one warm June evening. Bhutan, known for its carbon-negative stance and Gross National Happiness… Read More »

Discover Exceptional Value: Impressive Wines from Grochau Cellars and GC Wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

John Grochau established Grochau Cellars in 2002, originally branding it under his own name. Due to difficulties some customers had in pronouncing "Grochau" (it’s pronounced ‘grow-show’), the label was shortened to GC Wines, but he’s currently in the process of reverting to the original name. Starting as a waiter in Portland, John found his passion… Read More »

Exploring the 2024 Burgundy: Tasting Notes from Côte de Nuits – Nuits-St-Georges

NUITS-ST-GEORGES DOMAINE DE L’ARLOT In the Côte de Nuits, the 2024 growing season brought heavy conditions, particularly for Premeaux-Prissey, where winemaker Géraldine Godot sprayed frequently and dealt with high malic acid levels. The harvesting took place between September 18 and 21, with yields varying significantly across vineyards. In Clos des Forêts, the yield was notably… Read More »