As I ventured into a petite village just above Châteauneuf-du-Pape, I was curious about identifying Château Mont-Redon. I soon comprehended that the entire village was Château Mont-Redon. Typically, a Châteauneuf estate encompasses 10 hectares of vineyards accompanied by a small, practical winery. Mont-Redon, in contrast, owns its petrol station and hires a permanent mechanic to… Read More »
Looking for inspiration? Here are the best things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers. We’ve picked out some of the top wine-related books, TV shows, podcasts and more for your enjoyment! by Alex Gambal Subtitled How an American came to own a legendary vineyard in France, this memoir tells the tale of… Read More »
Website: https://en.gilvesy.hu/ Robert Gilvesy was born and raised on a farm near Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada. His heritage was deeply rooted in Hungary through his parents, and it was not until he was 15 that he first visited his ancestral homeland. The draw of his native land was potent enough to eventually pull him… Read More »
A neglected corner of the Mediterranean wine world with an ancient winemaking tradition is enjoying a renaissance. By Paul White In the first of a three-part series on the wines and winemakers of Cyprus, Paul White is surprised by a dynamic and historic wine culture that is beginning to make full use of a host… Read More »
Website: https://walgate.eco/ Our journey brought us to the debut release from Walgate, a fresh stride by Ben Walgate after his departure from Tillingham. Recalling his tenure at Tillingham, he admits that his frequent attempts at experimentation sometimes didn’t fare well for the wines. Over recent years, he has shifted gears away from the purely natural,… Read More »
One of the estates under the ownership of Piccini is Torre Mora, which boasts 13 hectares of vineyards situated at altitudes ranging from 600 to 700 meters. Since 2015, the estate has been using organic farming practices, which were certified in 2018. Torre Morra Chiuse Sparkling 2018 This wine was made using traditional methods with… Read More »
Raymond Blake reviews Pinot Around the World by Anne Krebiehl MW By Raymond Blake Twenty years ago, I used to joke that my heart would sink when a winemaker asked, “Would you like to try my Pinot Noir?” This question usually popped up at the end of a tasting, and saying yes was the right… Read More »
The study was created for the purpose of quantifiably measuring the socioeconomic and environmental repercussions of the wine industry within the bounds of the European Union (EU). Experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have established that the wine commerce comprises 1.4% of the entire EU workforce, specifically maintaining a crucial function in countryside regions. In the year… Read More »
Treve Ring and I made our second trip to Restless River in October of 2022, on a sunny yet cool and windy late afternoon. This unique project has seen significant development as the vines age and mature. The key Chardonnay block Ava Marie, alongside the two Cabernet Sauvignon parcels, Main Road and Dignity, are now… Read More »
This deeply maritime region that borders the unpredictable Bay of Biscay has historically struggled to produce more than three excellent vintages per decade. However, out of the eight vintages between 2015 and 2022, only 2017 and 2021 did not meet the standard of excellence, though the 2017 Pomerol and Sauternes still delighted the palate. The… Read More »