Many people believe that being a restaurant critic for a prominent publication is an enviable position. The idea of dining at someone else’s cost and penning down your thoughts sounds appealing. But how challenging could it really be? In reality, it is quite a tough job, and I wouldn’t trade places with them. I hold… Read More »
Michel Bettane contemplates the challenges facing the region’s wine industry. By Michel Bettane The small community surrounding Bordeaux’s wine trade, while navigating the difficult situation of France’s economy, still has not fully acknowledged how significant its wines have fallen out of favor—a phenomenon often referred to as “Bordeaux bashing.” The 2023 en primeur initiative has… Read More »
Bonhams has placed an estimated value of €700,000 to €1,200,000 (£586,000 to £1,004,000) on the Hanyu Ichiro Full Card Series. This remarkable collection includes 54 bottles, all of which bear the signature of the esteemed master distiller Ichiro Akuto. Amayès Aouli, the global head of wine and spirits at Bonhams, remarked: ‘This presents a fantastic… Read More »
History was crafted on Saturday, 26 October, as the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) launched its inaugural event in Singapore, providing an extraordinary experience of wine and whisky tasting. Fifty-four esteemed producers from 13 countries participated, offering attendees the opportunity to sample over 200 exquisite bottles. Guests also took part in three exceptional masterclasses, one… Read More »
Website: https://kanzlervineyards.com/ Kanzler is a newly established boutique winery nestled in the Sebastopol Hills of the Russian River Valley, operated by Alex Kanzler and his wife Breauna. They have recently unveiled an impressive new tasting room, where I had the pleasure of touring the vineyard with Alex before sampling some of their wines in the… Read More »