Carol Duval-Leroy and family unveil the latest vintages of their top Champagnes. By Anne Krebiehl MW Anne Krebiehl MW reviews Duval-Leroy 2008 Femme de Champagne and Femme de Champagne Rosé de Saignée. Le Champagne, ce n’est pas un luxe, c’est un plaisir. These words were a fitting start: straightforward, clear, and undeniably true. It was… Read More »
Website: https://dewetshof.com/ De Wetshof, located in Robertson, is a less-celebrated gem in the South African wine scene. Renowned for their Chardonnay, the winery’s owner, Danie De Wet, was part of a group of innovative winegrowers who, in the 1980s, covertly brought quality Chardonnay vine cuttings into the country when it was the only option available.… Read More »
The Glenlivet 55 Year Old is the oldest whisky ever released by the distillery since its inception in 1824. A mere 100 bottles of this rare single malt are available, each priced at €50,000 (£41,710), as announced by the distillery recently. It was revealed that The Whisky Exchange is the exclusive seller of this new… Read More »
Stuart Walton on the dangers of the poisoned chalice. By Stuart Walton From Alexander the Great to The Princess Bride, Stuart Walton delves into numerous historical and cultural personalities who met their end through wine. No one is certain about the exact cause of death in 323 BC of Alexander III of Macedon, widely known… Read More »
An admirable new wine and travel atlas tells the stories behind a single but divided region, shaped by a complex and sometimes brutal history. By Dr Caroline Gilby MW Caroline Gilby MW reviews North Adriatic: Friuli Venezia Giulia – West Slovenia – Istria – Kvarner by Paul Balke. A winemaker friend in Istria once explained… Read More »
Los Valles is a charming old vineyard owned by Bodegas Vinícola Real, known for its unique pink sandy soils. Predominantly planted with Tempranillo, the vineyard also houses Graciano and Garnacha varieties. Interestingly, there are some white Viura vines mixed in with the reds, offering a unique harvesting experience when picked simultaneously.
No matter how thoroughly you explore an area, sometimes it’s sheer luck, spontaneity, or serendipity that leads you to the most thrilling finds. This was evident during my latest trip to Côte-Rôtie. Les Epicurieux in Ampuis ranks highly among my preferred spots for dining and indulging in fine wine, functioning simultaneously as a wine bar,… Read More »
Joanna Simon finds the best wines to pair with the Greek meat-and-quince stew. By Joanna Simon Lamb stews with quinces are familiar autumn dishes of Persian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Moroccan cuisines—and may well be Persian in origin—so it might seem to be stretching a point to call the Greek version, kydonato, or kidonato, a classic… Read More »
France’s ministry responsible for agriculture has introduced a proposal to provide financial incentives to vineyard owners for the removal of their vines. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) reported that in 2023, wine production exceeded global demand by 10%. This surplus in wine production has led to decreased prices and jeopardized the financial… Read More »
I’ve previously discussed the English sparkling (and sometimes still) wine from Langham, which stands as one of the top producers in the UK. Their latest offering continues to impress. Langham Pinot Noir 2019 Dorset, EnglandFeaturing 12% alcohol, the base wine is both fermented and aged in oak. It was bottled in July 2020 and disgorged… Read More »