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West of the West – coastal Monterey
Including a preview of California’s soon-to-be newest AVA, Carmel Coast. Part three of a six-part tour of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the vineyard of one of those Carmel Coast estates...
Patrick Comiskey
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There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with examples that perfectly express their local region but...
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A mix of liquid treasures in London, Dublin and Oxford. Above ths year’s Easter egg hunt. This month, and so...
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New, elegant expressions are finally bringing this variety into the spotlight. Above, Angela Osborne holds a cluster of Grenache. When...
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A road trip up the Pacific Coast to visit some of the state’s most extreme vineyards. Part 1 – Santa...
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Featuring Ceritas, DuMOL, HdV (Hyde de Villaine), Chateau Montelena and Turley. Above, Bo Barrett opening a bottle of the famous...
Mission Blind Tasting
A Chardonnay masterclass, with everything you need to know to distinguish one country’s styles from another’s. At last tally, Chardonnay...
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Plus the effect of rising oil prices on the wine world, Argentina’s declining consumption, Germany’s changing export market, and a...
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Rumours of Merlot’s comeback have been greatly exaggerated – but there are certainly bottles worth seeking out. Above, Duckhorn’s famed...
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Elaine Chukan Brown’s first book stands out from the crowd – in all the right and important ways. The Wines...
Wine news in 5
Plus mining company buying vineyard land in Australia and Champagne’s CO 2 emission goals raised. Above, red lines show major...
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If you’re looking for character, individuality and real significance, go Zin, from vines planted in another era of American history...
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Picking out value and genuine interest in California wine. See Zinfandel - the beauty of age. Above, an old Zinfandel...
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A flurry of wines to chase the winter blues away. Above, Ina and Heiko Bamberger, makers of one such wine...
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Convinced of Riesling’s inherent greatness, these California winemakers strive onwards despite the Sisyphean task of selling the wines. Above, a...
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Some promising representatives of the next generation of California wine brands. Above, w inemaker Ryan Pass of Pass Wines (photo...
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