The six attributes of quality in wine
Is quality in wine subjective or objective? Does it matter? A discussion of the differences between objective quality and personal preference
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My granddad’s wine – Thoughts about natural wine and modernism
A sip of a natural wine from Puglia evoked long buried memories. A reflection on natural wine and what it represents in our modern society
The Chianti Series – Part 2: geography of the Chianti region, its grapes and appellations
The secrets of the Chianti region unveiled. Its geography, grape varieties (spoiler alert: sangiovese is the king!) and appellations. Decoding Chianti’s quality pyramid
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
Why does my wine taste like this? Climatic factors
Have you ever wondered why your wine tastes the way it does? Climate and environmental factors play a key part. Here I explain what these factors are and how they affect your favourite wines