Everything you need to know about Sweet Wines
March 21, 2023
What do Port, Moscato d’Asti, Sauternes, Alsace’s Vendange Tardive, Passito and Icewine have in common? They are all sweet wines...
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Etna: the wines of the volcano (part 1)
February 7, 2023
One of the world’s most active volcanoes is also a fascinating wine region. Etna wines are among the finest in...
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Wine in Art: Ancient History
January 29, 2023
Hittite rhytons, Egyptian tomb paintings, Greek vases, Roman mosaics - all these art forms depicted wine in ancient civilisations. Together...
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A semi-serious guide to food and wine pairing – Part 1
May 8, 2020
Wine and food are two of the greatest pleasures in life. What happens when you combine them? Take your taste...
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Five classical composers that loved wine
February 28, 2020
What did Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini and Brahms have in common? Beyond being great classical composers, they all loved wine!...
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What is terroir? A beginner’s guide
January 24, 2020
Holy grail or propaganda? Terroir is a controversial topic among winelovers. What is terroir? Its definition, origin and history
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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 ...
“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 ...