I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with Constantino Ramos, a prominent figure in the Vinho Verde wine scene, during the Simplesmente Vinhos event in Porto. We sampled some of his latest releases, which continue to showcase his innovative approach to winemaking. One standout was the Constantino Ramos Afluente Lafoes 2024 from the Lafoes appellation… Read More »
The semi-sparkling wine known as Lambrusco, hailing from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, is gaining recognition as the perfect complement to local dishes like Salame, Prosciutto di Parma, tortellini, and various cheeses. This wine, often frizzante or lightly sparkling, tends to be dry or slightly off-dry and is characterized by floral aromas, vibrant red fruit notes, and… Read More »
The 30th anniversary of Ca’ Marcanda marked a significant occasion for Gaia Gaja as she showcased a selection of wines from the Gaja estate, located in Bolgheri, at 67 Pall Mall in London. Established by her father, Angelo Gaja, in the mid-1990s, the estate has emerged as a benchmark in Italian wine over the past… Read More »
Burrowing Owl is a significant winery located in the Okanagan Valley, known for its strong commitment to conservation efforts. Established by Midge and Jim Wyse in 1993, it originally focused on growing grapes, becoming one of the pioneers of red vinifera varieties in the region. By 1997, they had shifted to winemaking, and their winery… Read More »
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 has unveiled its prestigious Top 50 Best in Show wines, choosing from nearly 17,000 entries. This elite accolade is one of the highest honors a wine can receive, representing only 0.3% of all wines tasted during the competition. The selection process involves a rigorous three-stage judging method, engaging… Read More »
In May 2026, a gathering of leading figures in the Vintage Port world took place at Christie, Manson & Woods in London. This event marked the first universal declaration of Vintage Port since 2017, a significant moment for the prestigious wine sector. With small yields already impacted by careful selections and bottlings, even famous names… Read More »
As the World Cup progresses, we’re diving into the second matches of the group stages with wine pairings that complement the teams involved. After a mixed start for the wine-producing nations, with South Africa facing a loss to Mexico and Switzerland and Canada drawing, teams like the USA and Australia made strong comebacks, with Germany… Read More »
The transition to the next generation in Austrian wineries often presents challenges, as younger family members with diverse ideas take over. However, Katharina Gessl managed this transition with keen insight. In 2022, she began her journey by taking over four vineyard plots covering 2.5 hectares. This cautious approach allows her to maintain the existing customer… Read More »
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) season is here, and to celebrate the occasion, a quiz has been created to test wine enthusiasts’ knowledge about the world’s biggest wine competition. The results for the DWWA 2026 will be fully released on June 17, but before that, you can engage with the quiz to see how… Read More »
2024 Vintage Port: Symington Family Estates After a substantial seven-year hiatus since the last major Vintage Port declaration, the anticipation surrounding the 2024 Vintage Port from Symington Family Estates has reached a peak. Richard Mayson delves into this much-anticipated release, highlighting the distinctive qualities of the wines offered by Symington. This latest declaration showcases several… Read More »