A new book explores the efforts to diversify the range of grape varieties in Australian wine. By Sarah Ahmed Sarah Ahmed critiques Alternative Reality: How Australian Wine Changed Course by Max Allen and The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. The striking yellow ochre and terracotta cover of Alternative Reality: How Australian Wine Changed Course suggests… Read More »
The enigmatic realm of viticulture brims with questions seldom posed. Why is it standard to bottle wines, whether 5% or 15% alcohol, in 75cl containers when this is clearly not the ideal quantity for two individuals? Why, aside from a few imitators in Australia, is the Côte-Rôtie region in the Rhône valley virtually alone in… Read More »
A new pair of English sparkling wines are expressions of the country’s chalky south. By Anne Krebiehl MW Anne Krebiehl MW is impressed by Black Chalk Paragon and Inversion, the Hampshire producer’s new Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs cuvées. It is exceedingly rare that winemakers launch new wines with the attribute “technical,” yet… Read More »
I’m a big fan of English fizz house Roebuck, whose wines I’ve reviewed here before a few times (here, here and here). This is another good one, just released. Roebuck Rosé de Noirs 2018 Sussex, England 12% alcohol £42 Roebuck This wine includes a blend of 78% Pinot Noir and 17% Pinot Meunier sourced from… Read More »
For the Napa 2021 Vintage Report, Decanter Premium readers will receive unparalleled in-depth coverage from our experienced Napa Valley correspondent. In addition to accessing the full vintage report from the September print issue of Decanter, Premium readers will receive special appellation reports from 11 of Napa’s top Cabernet-producing sub-AVAs, highlighting the vintage conditions and best-performing… Read More »
Website: https://kingandvictoria.com/ Located in the Twenty Mile Bench appellation of Niagara, Canada, King and Victoria preside over the Hanck vineyard, nestled beside the Wismer Parke vineyard. They acquired this once derelict fruit farm in 2002, progressively planting it between 2004 and 2007, crafting their initial wine, a 2006 Pinot Noir. The vineyard, spanning 20 acres… Read More »
Website: https://dumol.com/ On a stunning July day during the 2024 growing season, I toured DuMol while the vines were beginning to show early signs of veraison. Andy Smith, along with winemaker Jenna Davis, crafts exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Russian River Valley. Originating from Edinburgh, Andy ventured into the wine industry in Napa… Read More »
What does the launch of the Robinson x Brendon Precision Glass tell us about the glassware market? By Eleanor Mcneill The Robinson x Brendon Precision Glass is the latest wine glass to aspire to make the best of all possible wines. But where does that leave the market for hyper-specific glassware? Eleanor McNeill investigates. Earlier… Read More »
Website: https://www.champagne-laherte.com/?lang=EN# Champagne Laherte Frères Ultratradition Extra Brut NV FranceThis wine boasts 12.5% alcohol and originates from a blend of eight different villages around the southern Epernay and Marne valley. It comprises 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Noir, incorporating 40% reserve wines. The fermentation process utilizes both tank and oak of various… Read More »
The Cognac is contained within a stunning bottle crafted from cut lead crystal glass, featuring engravings of the producer’s name and the year of production. This exquisite bottle sits atop a green stone base embellished with golden inscriptions, accompanied by an engraved glass and a stopper. A glass dome encompasses this assembly, preserving its pristine… Read More »