What constitutes wine? Part 1 – Sweetness and acidity
To talk confidently about wine we need to define its structural components. So what constitutes wine? Here we discuss two aspects: sweetness and acidity
Author: WineAndOtherStories
“Sicilian Wine”: Bayard Taylor’s ode to Sicily (and its wines)
Bayard Taylor’s “Sicilian Wine” is an accolade to the Italian island, through its “crimson” reds. A glimpse into Taylor’s adventurous life paired with a terrific red from the Etna volcano
Wine of the Month – June: Pagliaro Sagrantino di Montefalco by Paolo Bea
A powerful velvety Sagrantino di Montefalco is my wine of the month for June. Made by a true artisan winemaker: Paolo Bea. Here is the wine’s story – and of course tasting notes!
Food and wine pairing: Sesame crusted tuna fillet over an asparagus vellutata
A tuna and asparagus Mediterranean recipe for the summer. Paired with a Vermentino di Gallura and other favourite wines
Alsace wine: icons, oddities, rarities
Iconic Alsatian wine. Six tasting notes of Alsatian masterpieces. Complex field blends, exceptional rieslings, a golden Gewurztraminer and more…
Alsace wine: a tale of steel, richness and minerality
Alsace wine is described as the white wine for red wine lovers. Discover the secrets of this region that has a dual personality: half French, half German! As usual, tasting notes included
The winemaking process in 15 steps – part 2 – after fermentation
The last of a two-part article dedicated to the winemaking process. What happens after alcoholic fermentation? Behind the scenes of your favourite drink
London Wine Fair: what you should know and why you need to go
Every year the London Wine Fair attracts thousands of professionals and wine lovers. Here I unfold the beauties of this international event and go through why it’s not to be missed