Entre-Deux-Mers: The Heart of Bordeaux Amidst a Crisis The Entre-Deux-Mers region, often overlooked in the grand narrative of Bordeaux, is facing a challenging time as it battles to define its identity amidst the overshadowing fame of its Left and Right Bank neighbors. Despite being the largest viticultural area in Bordeaux, comprised of nearly half of… Read More »
Memories of two remarkable tastings in Jerez help shape an answer to the age-old question: Is wine art? Tim James reflects on his experiences while reading May-Eliane de Lencquesaing’s book My Journey with Wine: From Bordeaux to South Africa. While the book dives into her journey and insights into the wine industry, James finds the… Read More »
In southern France, a catastrophic wildfire has devasted vineyards in the Aude area of Languedoc, occurring just before the harvest season. This disaster is recognized as France’s largest wildfire in decades, resulting in the loss of one life, over 20 injuries, and the destruction of more than 17,000 hectares of land. Winemakers in the Corbières… Read More »
The World of Fine Wine has introduced a significant enhancement to its platform with the launch of a fully searchable database containing over 20,000 tasting notes. This resource makes the entire archive of tasting notes published in the magazine since 2004 readily accessible online for wine enthusiasts. The database is the culmination of over 20… Read More »
Eddie Chami, who grew up in Australia after his family emigrated from Lebanon in the 1960s, felt a profound connection to his homeland. His journey back to Lebanon began after he studied winemaking at UC Davis, leading him to return in 2007 to revive his grandparents’ vineyards. Initially, Eddie collaborated with a cooperative winery, but… Read More »
To paraphrase Shakespeare: some individuals are born into vineyards, some purchase them, while others unexpectedly become vineyard owners. This last scenario was the path taken by Saskia Goetschy when she arrived in the Rhône region with a fresh perspective. Saskia and her husband, Maurice Goetschy, have created a unique interpretation of the wines from Lirac… Read More »
Situated just north of Oxford Street and on the way to Regent’s Park, The Remedy is quickly gaining recognition as one of London’s prime wine bars. While compact in size, it usually accommodates walk-ins and boasts not only an impressive wine selection but also a robust menu of delightful food. Under the guidance of Andrea… Read More »
Phylloxera Detected in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands, previously considered free from the destructive pest known as phylloxera, have recently reported its first cases, specifically in two areas on Tenerife. This alarming discovery poses a serious threat to the islands’ distinctive lineage of ungrafted vineyards, integral to their wine heritage. An emergency meeting held… Read More »
In 1825, Joseph Perrier took control of Perrier & Fils, a Champagne house originally founded by his father François-Alexandre in Châlons-sur-Marne, now known as Châlons-en-Champagne. At that time, the region was gaining recognition for its Champagne production; notably, ten years prior, Napoleon had visited local cellars considered the best in Champagne. Joseph, having worked closely… Read More »
France is set to witness a significant increase in its wine production in 2025, with estimates projecting between 40 and 42.5 million hectolitres. This rebound is particularly notable in key regions such as Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, which faced challenging weather conditions in the previous year. According to the French agriculture ministry’s Agreste… Read More »