The Jura is fascinating wine country. Despite its small size, this historic French vineyard is beloved by sommeliers the world over. Curious to learn more, I set out to make a Jura wine film; journeying to the region with…
When tasting wine from Argentina I am regularly struck by their consistent, good value. The country’s major wine regions have been on a quest of continuous improvement since the first wave of foreign investors and flying winemakers hit Mendoza…
Gulfi Wines are proof positive that fresh, balanced Sicilian reds can be made even in the hottest sectors of the island. Last month, I tuned in to a discussion and tasting with Gulfi owner Matteo Catania on the factors…
On a recent visit to the Loire Valley, I caught up with Damien Delecheneau for a terroir ramble through his Touraine vineyards and a 2020 vintage tasting of La Grange Tiphaine wines.…
Sales of Portuguese wines are booming on international markets. I caught up with Frederico Falcão, president of Wines of Portugal to find out more.…
Packaging and transport are the two greatest negative contributors to a wine's carbon footprint. Glass wines bottles have been around for thousands of years. It is reusable and infinitely recyclable, but does that make it the most sustainable wine…
The phone call came on a balmy day in late August of 2020. I had been waiting for weeks. In truth, I had been waiting for years. My dream of becoming a Master of Wine began over a bottle…
My mother hates Chardonnay wines. Won’t drink them… unless I trick her (which I love to do). Because who could just sweepingly reject a grape with so many fascinating permutations of style? My years in Burgundy, in the mid…
Wondering how to find the best red wines to drink with hamburgers? With so many delicious plant-based and beef burger options nowadays, it is hard to find the perfect hamburger wines. Check out these handy pairing tips and wine…
It might seem obvious that high-altitude wines have livelier acidity. After all, if you have ever climbed a mountain, you will know how important it is to pack a jacket for the upper slopes. And, if you have ever…