Wine regions from Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, Hungary, Mexico, Portugal, and the United States have united to form the Global Artisan Vintners Alliance. This collaboration aims to help wineries in each region address common challenges, exchange best practices, and enhance the quality of their wines. The concept for this alliance originated from David Haubert, the… Read More »
As part of the 2025 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, judges participated in seminars focusing on China’s two premier wine regions—Ningxia and Xinjiang. The session, led by Xing Wei, China’s newest Master of Wine, highlighted his extensive explorations of these regions, including eight visits to Ningxia and a challenging 15-day tour of Xinjiang. China’s wine-producing… Read More »
Miguel Crunia, a Galician sommelier and co-director of Fìon, a wine merchant specializing in low-intervention wines from Spain and Portugal, reflects on his journey in the wine world. With 11 years of experience managing fine dining in Edinburgh, Crunia has cultivated a deep appreciation for wines, particularly those from Atlantic regions. My First Memorable Wine… Read More »
In the past thirty years, South Africa has made significant strides in winemaking since the end of apartheid. Despite its evolution into one of the most dynamic wine-producing countries in the world, South Africa still struggles with organic viticulture, lagging behind European counterparts. Alex Dale, co-founder of Radford Dale, has taken a prominent role in… Read More »
Raphaëlle Guyot, a graduate of winegrowing and winemaking from Beaune in 2015, is on a mission to revive lost terroirs in Bourgogne. After gaining experience with prestigious domaines like Thibault Liger-Belair, Domaine de la Grange Tiphaine, and Vincent Pinard, she launched her own venture in 2018. Based in her hometown of Puisaye-Forterre in Yonne, which… Read More »
Fine wine prices may soon stabilize in the secondary market after a two-year decline. According to a recent survey conducted by Liv-ex, a global marketplace for fine wine, market participants are cautiously optimistic that prices are "close to bottoming out." Despite this, there’s no immediate expectation for a significant rebound in 2025. Many respondents highlighted… Read More »
In 2025, Simon Field MW explores the enchanting offerings of Philipponnat Champagne from the powerful 2015 vintage, noting the surprising finesse found in both recent and older releases. Celebrated for its robustness, Clos des Goisses showcases the potential of the 2015 vintage—a year marked by extremes of heat and intermittent rainfall. Charles Philipponnat, the house’s… Read More »
The current landscape of the wine industry mirrors the historical paths of other agricultural sectors, notably coffee. Despite the world trending towards small-batch, high-quality wine production reminiscent of the artisanal coffee movement, challenges persist, particularly from regulatory frameworks and market dynamics. Drawing parallels from coffee, which faced tumultuous changes during the 1800s—with many small producers… Read More »
I’m currently on a Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong, experiencing the novelty of posting mid-air. While I typically shy away from in-flight internet, the complimentary service tempted me this time. The wine selection is surprisingly decent, featuring a section titled "Discovery Wines," showcasing Chinese wines. Of the three options offered, I opted for one… Read More »
London’s esteemed wine merchant, Philglas & Swiggot, has announced its impending closure due to "increasingly challenging trading conditions and the additional complexities of Brexit." The business, a fixture in the UK’s independent wine scene since 1991, is set to shutter its doors permanently on March 16. Founded by Mike and Karen Rogers in Battersea, Philglas… Read More »