A rewarding panel tasting of the best examples of this famously rugged and powerful red wine. By Andrew Jefford The Tannat-based red wines of Madiran in Gascon South West France are famous for their high tannin and acidity. But is their rugged structure a key part of their charm or a barrier to fine-wine status?… Read More »
Mark your calendars! Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) returns to New York City in just over two months on Saturday, June 8! Nestled in the vibrant Financial District, we are bringing together wine aficionados from near and far to taste some of the world’s most exquisite wines. Join us on the 60th floor of the… Read More »
Website: Weinbach Weinbach is a renowned name in Alsace, marking my second visit to this location. This visit occurred with Eddy Leiber-Faller, who manages the domaine in association with his brother Théo and their mother, Catherine Faller. Weinbach offers an impressive sight of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, the site where a significant portion of their… Read More »
Stuart Walton discusses the insightful wine-related poetry of an eighth-century Chinese poet who appreciated the virtue of solitary drinking. By Stuart Walton Studying the works of the eighth-century Tang poet Li Bai, we come to understand that solitary wine-drinking can carry profound significance, rather than the derogatory and pitiful image it often conjures in the… Read More »
As I ventured into a petite village just above Châteauneuf-du-Pape, I was curious about identifying Château Mont-Redon. I soon comprehended that the entire village was Château Mont-Redon. Typically, a Châteauneuf estate encompasses 10 hectares of vineyards accompanied by a small, practical winery. Mont-Redon, in contrast, owns its petrol station and hires a permanent mechanic to… Read More »
Looking for inspiration? Here are the best things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers. We’ve picked out some of the top wine-related books, TV shows, podcasts and more for your enjoyment! by Alex Gambal Subtitled How an American came to own a legendary vineyard in France, this memoir tells the tale of… Read More »
Website: https://en.gilvesy.hu/ Robert Gilvesy was born and raised on a farm near Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada. His heritage was deeply rooted in Hungary through his parents, and it was not until he was 15 that he first visited his ancestral homeland. The draw of his native land was potent enough to eventually pull him… Read More »
A neglected corner of the Mediterranean wine world with an ancient winemaking tradition is enjoying a renaissance. By Paul White In the first of a three-part series on the wines and winemakers of Cyprus, Paul White is surprised by a dynamic and historic wine culture that is beginning to make full use of a host… Read More »
Website: https://walgate.eco/ Our journey brought us to the debut release from Walgate, a fresh stride by Ben Walgate after his departure from Tillingham. Recalling his tenure at Tillingham, he admits that his frequent attempts at experimentation sometimes didn’t fare well for the wines. Over recent years, he has shifted gears away from the purely natural,… Read More »
One of the estates under the ownership of Piccini is Torre Mora, which boasts 13 hectares of vineyards situated at altitudes ranging from 600 to 700 meters. Since 2015, the estate has been using organic farming practices, which were certified in 2018. Torre Morra Chiuse Sparkling 2018 This wine was made using traditional methods with… Read More »