12+ hour, 13+ min ago  (703+ words) Summer is here, pass the gin. There are few drinks more capable of producing a refreshing summer drink than gin, and the reason for that is gin's versatility " there are innumerable nuances of flavor available and they all go very…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1276+ words) Standing by a beautiful deep-blue lake in the little-known Imotski wine region in southern Croatia, I notice there is a bulge in the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's almost a perfect semi-circle. The explanation is simple: that was the…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (734+ words) You've heard "The sky is falling!" on wine tariffs from the mainstream media many times with Donald Trump in the White House, and yet it remains above us and mostly blue. This time, though, I am Chicken Little. Unlike most…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (433+ words) Discover insights into blind tasting, team management, and the links between science, practical experience and art in winemaking. This in-depth interview explores the nuances of Bordeaux winemaking, terroir, climate change impacts, and tasting techniques, offering valuable insights for wine enthusiasts…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1352+ words) For our next foray into this year's best value wines, we take a look at that tricky grape Riesling. Passionately adored by many and overlooked by even more, Riesling has always had a hard time establishing itself in consumer consciousness....

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (751+ words) There is one big question that English wine needs to answer: is it overpriced or just underappreciated? Ranking fifth in world wine consumption per capita, there is no doubt the UK consumer has a favourable relationship with wine. Yet with…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1717+ words) Amid historic headwinds and declining sales, why are some wineries investing in Napa? Napa, and the $55 billion California wine industry more broadly, is experiencing a historic pullback. The persistent "it's not happening" vibe palpable in certain corners of the wine…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1365+ words) Next in our best value series, we take a look at the often under-appreciated wines made along France's longest river. . The Loire Valley " famous for the grand looming estates that line its winding banks " is home to an artist's palette…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (524+ words) There are too many Ts around in the world right now, says Adrian Bridge, MD of The Fladgate Partnership: "tariffs, tantrums, testosterone". What he's not complaining of, though, is the Twenty-twenty-fours: the first declaration of classic vintage Ports since 2017. A…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1077+ words) Tasting room fees have dropped, but fewer people are visiting winery tasting rooms anyway, according to a new report released this week. On the bright side, California wines you've never heard of are a new hot item, as they are…...