Margaret Rand encounters a key player in the recent evolution of Argentinian wine. By Margaret Rand Susana Balbo shares the narrative of her extensive and diverse journey as a winemaker, businesswoman, and resolute leader. What do you call someone who had to contend with her parents, brother, bosses, financial institutions, and an astronomical inflation rate… Read More »
Website: https://bratrestaurant.co.uk/redchurch-st/ I have visited Brat a few times, though not as frequently as I ought to have, considering it’s a Michelin one-star restaurant located in Shoreditch. My previous experience from 2019 can be found here. My most recent trip was delightful, as I had a relaxed lunch with two colleagues. This restaurant specializes in… Read More »
Website: https://www.philipponnat.com/ During a delightful lunch at the renowned Clove Club, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Charles Philipponnat alongside a small group of fellow industry professionals and journalists. Charles introduced us to the single-origin cuvées from the 2015 vintage. To kick things off, we started with the remarkable Royale Reserve NV, which is… Read More »
“At the highest level, winemaking and music-making both aim for a kind of ecstatic communion, a shared experience that brings people closer to themselves and others.” By Harry Eyres Harry Eyres delves into the profound connections between wine and music. Music reflects an ideal world—a realm unhindered by borders, where love and harmony prevail over… Read More »
Bairrada stands out as one of Portugal’s most captivating wine regions, renowned for its red wines crafted from the Baga grape, alongside an emerging selection of impressive sparkling wines and intriguing mineral whites. I had the opportunity to explore the region with Alfonso Sousa, a family member who oversees communication and lends a hand in… Read More »
Decanter made a remarkable debut in the Singapore wine scene on Saturday, hosting its inaugural Fine Wine Encounter in the region—the first to be held in Asia since Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) took place in Shanghai five years prior. Over 550 attendees gathered at Singapore’s luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, where 54 wineries from 13 different… Read More »
Real estate agents have a reputation for putting a positive twist on the properties they are marketing. A description of a ‘charming apartment filled with natural light’ often refers to a small studio flat showcasing just one window, while the phrase ‘brimming with potential’ is typically used to describe a run-down property. Yet, one estate… Read More »
A captivating new publication explores the role of wine as a strategic tool for managing troops on the Western Front during World War I. Written by Stuart Walton. Stuart Walton presents a review of A Thirst for Wine and War: The Intoxication of French Soldiers on the Western Front by Adam D Zientek. An increasing… Read More »
How an 18th-century classification inspired a new generation of Slovenian and Italian winemakers—and a charity auction. By Jim Clarke With the 2024 Grandi Vini della Contea per la Pace auction taking place this weekend, Jim Clarke narrates the story of the 18th-century vineyard classification of the “princely county” or “Contea” of Gorizia-Gradisca, and its inspiring… Read More »
It’s curious that we rarely ponder questions about ethics in wine, but this perspective needs to shift. There are as many chances for human exploitation in wine production as there are in the cultivation of products like bananas and coffee—items that typically come with a Fairtrade label. Given that grape harvests occur just once a… Read More »