Discovering Aseginolaza y Leunda: The Art of Crafting Stunning Low-Fi Wines in Navarra, Spain

Pedro Leunda and Jon Aseginolaza, childhood friends from San Sebastián, have transitioned from friends to winemakers in the northwestern region of Navarra, Spain. Their journey began in 2016 with a modest plot of old vine Garnacha, and they now manage ten small vineyard plots encompassing nearly four hectares. Their winemaking process emphasizes natural techniques, utilizing… Read More »

Exploring the Rich Tasting Notes of 2023 Côte de Beaune: A Focus on Pommard Burgundy

2023 Burgundy Tasting Notes: Côte de Beaune—Pommard In her exploration of the 2023 Burgundy vintage, Sarah Marsh MW examines the wines produced in Pommard, highlighting various producers and their harvest practices. Domaine du Comte Armand Paul Zinetti’s harvest spanned two weeks, focusing on morning picking. They concluded in Auxey-Duresses at Largillas, where grapes were ripe… Read More »

Meet Claus Preisinger: The Natural Wine Hero of Gols in Austria’s Burgenland

Claus Preisinger began his winemaking journey in 2002 while working as an assistant winemaker for Hans Nittnaus. He established his winery in Gols, located on the northern shore of Lake Neusiedlersee in Austria’s Burgenland region, which is uniquely equipped with amphorae, concrete tanks, and large-format oak barrels. Over the years, Claus has significantly expanded his… Read More »

English Wine Mogul Bankrupt Following Shocking Stock Market Scandal

English wine mogul Richard Balfour-Lynn has been declared bankrupt after he was unable to pay millions in compensation to investors linked to a stock market scandal. The Takeover Appeal Board ordered Balfour-Lynn to compensate investors for deceit and wrongdoing revealed at his property investment company. Balfour-Lynn, who founded Balfour Winery in Kent, stated he did… Read More »