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
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Jerez and Sherry – Part 1: history, geography, grapes
Jerez and Sherry are synonyms of a tragically underappreciated wine. This is my first article of a mini-series dedicated to Sherry. Together we explore its glorious history, geography, climate and local grapes
The Chianti Series – Part 1: The history of Chianti
The first article of a series dedicated to Chianti, the famous wine region of Tuscany. A journey into the history of Chianti. Illustrated by a timeline infographic!
Charles Baudelaire: a dandy wine lover?
Baudelaire’s life, poetry and his special relationship with wine. A fascination that swung between hedonistic pleasure and a way to transcend human boundaries. Celebrated by a tasting note