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…
Drink less but better! While Dry January serves an important role for those struggling with alcohol dependence, it is not for everyone. Here is why, I think, a return to moderation is better for most consumers.…
While not as highly acclaimed as the 2016 release, the Brunello di Montalcino 2017 vintage produced fresh, fragrant wines with good moderate term ageing potential. Read on for my top 20 Brunello tasting notes.…
What is the best sparkling wine for parties? The choice of bubblies from around the globe has never been greater, but in terms of quality, affordability, and crowd pleasing flavours, Prosecco Superiore DOCG is hard to beat.…
Jura wines are sommelier favourites around the globe. Curious to find out more, I traveled to this bucolic French wine region with a camera crew this summer. …