Website: http://domaineaymard.fr/ Domaine Aymard, which started bottling its own wine in 1979, was among the pioneering private cellars in Ventoux, a region previously dedicated entirely to negociants and cooperatives. The journey started with Aymard farming table grapes, later transitioning to wine grapes. These were sold to the cooperative. It was the arising issues within the… Read More »
Has Cabernet Franc found its ideal site in this small pocket of coastal Tuscany? By Sarah Marsh MW “Bolgheri is the best place in the world to ripen Cabernet Franc perfectly.” A bold claim from Riccardo Binda, Director of the Bolgheri Consorzio, but not without merit. I didn’t set out to write about the ascendancy… Read More »
Castello di Volpaia Website: https://volpaia.com/en/#volpaia During a brisk October evening, we found ourselves wandering around a beautifully maintained small hilltop village. The majority of the village belongs to Castello di Volpaia. We explored this charming place with the owner, Giovannella Stanti. The year was 1966 when her father bought this estate comprising a home and… Read More »
Ken Gargett unites with Canberra winemaker Tim Kirk and his family to commemorate the fiftieth year of one of Australia’s four premier red wines. By Ken Gargett About ten years ago, we participated in an exclusive tasting of Clonakilla Shiraz/Viognier, hosted to mark its 40th birthday (refer to WFW 39, pages.58–63). Presently, we are able… Read More »
Located in Eguisheim, Emile Beyer is an extraordinary winemaker. I had the pleasure of meeting with Christian and Valerie Beyer. Eguisheim is a historic wine village in Alsace with a history dating back to the second century AD. The village started as a Roman camp and has always had a strong historical presence. It is… Read More »
How a talented chef de cave made the most of a difficult year. By Anne Krebiehl MW It’s a tribute to Julie Cavil’s winemaking skill that Krug’s latest releases rise above a challenging, unheralded vintage, says Anne Krebiehl MW. As always, Krug’s chef de cave Julie Cavil is refreshingly honest. She means it when she… Read More »
Nyetimber’s prestige cuvées are dubbed as 1086, owing to the reference of the inclusion of Nyetimber manor in the Doomsday book during that year. These significant selections represent the best wines and are only produced during select vintages. Nyetimber 1086 2010 Sussex, EnglandThis splendid offering is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot Noir, and… Read More »
New wines from the historic Chianti Classico producer. By Joanna Simon Joanna Simon joins Francesco Ricasoli for the launch of the latest vintages from Castello di Brolio, including a surprising new Trebbiano. Apart from sounding somewhat oxymoronic, a tasting lunch at Dinner by Heston is almost guaranteed to be of interest. It’s all the more… Read More »
Cigliano di Sopra is an intriguing venture. The partnership between Maddelena Fucile and Matteo Vaccari began in 2016 (they were then ages 21 and 23, respectively). The first wines were bottled in late 2018. This partnership is based on a family property of Maddelena’s, which was previously used for selling bulk wine. They started by… Read More »
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the 218% tariffs imposed by China on Australian wine will be lifted on Friday, March 29. “This is a welcome development, particularly for the Australian wine industry,” commented the Australian government in their statement. “Allowing Australian bottled wine back into the Chinese market will not only benefit… Read More »