Wine in Art: Ancient History
Hittite rhytons, Egyptian tomb paintings, Greek vases, Roman mosaics – all these art forms depicted wine in ancient civilisations. Together we run through the history of wine in the first part of my Wine in Art series
Category: stories
The perfect virtual wine tasting
Crowded tastings may be a thing of the past. How can we make online wine tastings the future? I list 7 must-have features of a perfect virtual wine tasting
Five classical composers that loved wine
What did Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini and Brahms have in common? Beyond being great classical composers, they all loved wine! Discover their favourites
How the Italian song “Volare” was inspired by wine (and Chagall)
A hot summer day in Rome. A missed appointment. A Chagall painting. And a wine. These are the ingredients of the genesis of the most popular and iconic Italian song: Volare by Domenico Modugno. Here’s (more or less) how it went
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
Quinta do Mouro: the story of the man with no Porsche
Poker, a missed Porsche and a “genie” are the ingredients of this wine tale. Set in beautiful Alentejo (Portugal). The story of Quinta do Mouro and its charismatic winemaker, Miguel Louro. Includes tasting notes
“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 short story: A black fly in your Chardonnay
My second wine short story is inspired by the song “Ironic”, written and performed by Alanis Morissette. An elegant chardonnay from South Africa to pair!