A Toast to Time: The Historical Significance of Fountains of Wine

Stuart Walton reminisces about a time when wine could be drawn from public taps in London. By Stuart Walton Stuart Walton contemplates a sadly faded English custom of celebrating coronations and other significant events with free wine flowing from fountains. The coronation of King Richard II in the summer of 1377 was a particularly remarkable… Read More »

Transforming Bordeaux: Meet the Visionary Producers Shaping the Future of Wine

In his article on the issues facing Bordeaux (and potential solutions), featured in the October edition of Decanter, Andrew Jefford highlighted five examples of families and individuals actively working to improve the region’s reputation. These efforts include winemaking families reevaluating various aspects, from their viticultural methods, winemaking processes, packaging strategies, to a novel initiative aimed… Read More »

Finding Closure: Navigating the Path to Healing and Acceptance

Tom Stevenson discusses a revolutionary sparkling wine stopper. By Tom Stevenson In Kiboni’s Corky 2.0, Tom Stevenson believes he may have discovered the ultimate solution for re-sealing bottles of sparkling wine. Even though there is often a magnum of high-quality sparkling wine open in my fridge throughout the week, I occasionally forget to use a… Read More »

Napa Valley Welcomes New Crystal Springs AVA: What You Need to Know

Crystal Springs of Napa Valley has been officially designated as an American Viticulture Area (AVA), a significant label that specifies the regional origin of wines produced in the United States. The initiative to create the Crystal Springs appellation was led by Steven Burgess, the previous owner of Burgess Cellars, who has had a complicated history… Read More »

Exploring Bhutan’s Journey into Fine Wine: The Rise of Wine as Worlding

Beyond the well-known landscape of exquisite wines, an unexpected opportunity is surfacing in an unlikely location. By Chris Howard With the launch of its initial wines—the first ever produced in the Himalayan region—the Bhutan Wine Company is emblematic of a groundbreaking initiative. Chris Howard explores the origins of this exceptional endeavor and its implications for… Read More »