Friuli making “world class” Sauvignon
The northeastern Italian region of Friuli is making some of the world’s greatest Sauvignon Blancs according to leading Italian producer, Zonin.
Monday, March 25th, 2013 No Comments »Loire
New generation boosts Loire’s fortunes
The Loire is ripe for a major generational shift, as young winemakers begin to prove the quality potential of neglected parts of the region.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 No Comments »Corbières to come in a can
Winestar are releasing single-serve cans of premium wines from Corbières, with Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Languedoc to follow.
Friday, October 19th, 2012 2 Comments »DB Eats: Hibiscus
db’s Lucy Shaw dines on yuzu croquettes, lime ravioli and a white asparagus dessert at Claude Bosi’s adventurous Hibiscus in Mayfair.
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 No Comments »The Proust Questionnaire: Nicolas Joly
Biodynamic wizard Nicolas Joly talks of his dislike of fiction, awaiting the next world, and drinking DRC with the Knights of the Round Table.
Friday, June 15th, 2012 3 Comments »Touraine ready to unveil new sub-regions
Two new Loire sub-regions of AOC Touraine are due to be released onto the market from 1 May 2012.
Friday, April 13th, 2012 No Comments »Kiwi praises “more authentic” Loire Sauvignon
Kiwi wine consultant Sam Harrop MW has praised Loire Sauvignon Blanc as “more authentic” than many of the examples from his native New Zealand.
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 1 Comment »New winemaker for M&S
Jeneve Williams has been appointed winemaker at UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
Thursday, March 8th, 2012 No Comments »Europe set for early harvest
Harvests in many of Europe’s main wine regions are set to start at one of the earliest times in nearly 200 years.
Thursday, August 4th, 2011 No Comments »
