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Chile, Families of Wine and Social Media Access
The London International Wine Fair (LIWF) celebrated its 30th anniversary this May and it was probably my 27th visit to the fair. Particularly in the past decade as I’ve split my time between France...
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Surprises in Champagne including oak, magnums and Pinot Meunier
Two intense, but wonderful days in Champagne in early December taught me much as always, not least that I have rather expensive tastes. Perhaps my greatest learning experience was to appreciate more...
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Savoie Wines on the UK Stage for the first time
It’s been a long time coming, more than 20 years, but this year I am really excited that Savoie wines finally seem to be finding a tiny niche in the UK wine market and beyond. Earlier this month, I...
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South African Chenin Blanc ten years on
When I first started delivering the WSET Diploma lectures on South Africa back in 1996, Chenin Blanc accounted for a massive one-third of total – red and white – Cape vineyard plantings. South African...
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Debate on green issues in wine must continue
Earlier this month a debate was held between wine writer Monty Waldin, a specialist on organic issues and Dr Richard Smart, a highly experienced viticultural expert. In May this year was the first...
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The source of all wine grapes
The new Wine Grapes book by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and José Vouillamoz is now weighing down my book shelf, or more often grappling for space on my desk or dining room table. However, I have...
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The evolution of the science of ampelography
It’s all too easy to believe that once a scientific advance has entered into common usage it must be the best and only way to solve a problem. However, just as how in the world of medicine a good...
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Surprises in Champagne including oak, magnums and Pinot Meunier
Expensive tastes? Two intense, but wonderful days in Champagne in early December taught me much as always, not least that I have rather expensive tastes. Perhaps my greatest learning experience was to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Savoie Wines on the UK Stage for the first time
It’s been a long time coming, more than 20 years, but this year I am really excited that Savoie wines finally seem to be finding a tiny niche in the UK wine market and beyond. Earlier this month, I...
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South African Chenin Blanc ten years on
Chenin Blanc in South Africa ©Wink Lorch When I first started delivering the WSET Diploma lectures on South Africa back in 1996, Chenin Blanc accounted for a massive one-third of total – red and white...
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Debate on green issues in wine must continue
Earlier this month a debate was held between wine writer Monty Waldin, a specialist on organic issues and Dr Richard Smart, a highly experienced viticultural expert. In May this year was the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The source of all wine grapes
The new Wine Grapes book by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and José Vouillamoz is now weighing down my book shelf, or more often grappling for space on my desk or dining room table. However, I have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The evolution of the science of ampelography
It’s all too easy to believe that once a scientific advance has entered into common usage it must be the best and only way to solve a problem. However, just as how in the world of medicine a good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Surprises in Champagne including oak, magnums and Pinot Meunier
Expensive tastes? Two intense, but wonderful days in Champagne in early December taught me much as always, not least that I have rather expensive tastes. Perhaps my greatest learning experience was to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Savoie Wines on the UK Stage for the first time
It’s been a long time coming, more than 20 years, but this year I am really excited that Savoie wines finally seem to be finding a tiny niche in the UK wine market and beyond. Earlier this month, I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
South African Chenin Blanc ten years on
Chenin Blanc in South Africa ©Wink Lorch When I first started delivering the WSET Diploma lectures on South Africa back in 1996, Chenin Blanc accounted for a massive one-third of total – red and white...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Debate on green issues in wine must continue
Earlier this month a debate was held between wine writer Monty Waldin, a specialist on organic issues and Dr Richard Smart, a highly experienced viticultural expert. In May this year was the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The source of all wine grapes
The new Wine Grapes book by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and José Vouillamoz is now weighing down my book shelf, or more often grappling for space on my desk or dining room table. However, I have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The evolution of the science of ampelography
It’s all too easy to believe that once a scientific advance has entered into common usage it must be the best and only way to solve a problem. However, just as how in the world of medicine a good...
View ArticleWines from José, Pedro, Felipe, Carlos …
Marcelo Belmonte, viticultural director of Trapiche, Mendoza, Argentina could have talked to us about clones, trellis systems, irrigation and everything you might want to know about vine farming in the...
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