Tall and slender, Julien Barge captures the essence of a quintessential mad scientist with his lively eyes. His lineage has been rooted on the same street in Ampuis for two centuries, yet the sense of stability this history implies is deceptive. His is a Côte-Rôtie estate under continuous transformation. In 2019, Julien stepped in to… Read More »
France is on track to record one of its smallest wine yields in over a century, particularly impacted are the Burgundy and Loire Valley regions, due to mildew and suboptimal fruit development following a rainy early summer, as per new estimates from the government. The anticipated decline in wine production is marked at 18% to… Read More »
By Anne Krebiehl MW Anne Krebiehl MW explores the newest Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage alongside two additional older Grand Vintage Collection wines from years noted for their dramatic climates. The release pattern for Moët & Chandon Vintage includes three selections: the most recent Grand Vintage—this period a 2016 Grand Vintage available in both white… Read More »
François Chasans, originally a sommelier from France, ventured into Portugal in 1998 to attend an agricultural fair in Santarem, located in the Tejo region. It was at this event where he experienced his first taste of Bairrada wine, instantly falling in love with it. This newfound passion led him to purchase his first vineyard in… Read More »
Decanter contributor and DWWA Acting Regional Chair for Chile, Amanda Barnes, triumphed at the first 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards ceremony, capturing the Berkmann Award for Best All Round Wine Communicator. Barnes was honored with a barrel-shaped trophy and a £2,000 payout, presented by Rupert Berkmann in London’s Sinfonia Smith Square, an event… Read More »
A much-anticipated release of a 44-year-old wine lives up to its billing. By Anthony Rose Anthony Rose enjoys the latest examples of the meticulous and innovative sparkling winemaking practiced by the Franciacorta estate, including the much-anticipated 1980 Ca’ del Bosco Annamaria Clementi RS. The first time I came across Ca’ del Bosco’s berry spa was… Read More »
I recently had the opportunity to visit several vineyards in Sweden, primarily located in the southern region of Skåne. Many of these vineyards are situated near the coast, benefiting from the moderating effects of the sea on the climate and the protection from diseases provided by sea breezes. Although the wine industry in Sweden is… Read More »
Public health officials and scientists continue to debate whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial. There is no debate that heavy drinking or binge drinking is harmful to health. Both are. In the late 20th century, there was a flurry of studies that showed—and a 60-Minutes television segment that popularised the idea—that moderate drinking protected… Read More »
The exclusive charity event has returned to past glories, says Elin McCoy. By Elin McCoy After an unsuccessful attempt to change approach in a bid to reach a wider audience, Auction Napa Valley made a triumphant return to its original format in its new venue at Far Niente. Elin McCoy reports. On June 1, I… Read More »
Ciliegiolo, deriving its name from the Italian word ‘ciliegia‘, meaning cherry, perfectly describes this indigenous central Italian grape, as the wine distinctly embodies the taste of fresh red cherries. It’s common to notice nuances of other red fruits and occasionally a hint of spice or rose petals, yet the predominant flavor is unmistakably cherry. Previously,… Read More »