Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. Central Texas vineyard owner pleads guilty to misdemeanor counts in Capitol insurrectionA wine not …

The passion of a man, the uniqueness of an extreme terroir and the accumulated knowledge of generations of growers – these are the foundations of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, a project that pioneered the ascension of Etna to the highest spheres of fine wine. Strength and charisma As one of the mavericks who, in the 1980s, shook up the fine …

Elém was born at the crossroads of art, fashion, poetry and pleasure, with the belief that wine is the product that best expresses all of these fundamental dimensions of life. Eleonora Martini, founder of Elém, embodies the brand’s ethos herself. Her unique take on style, identity and femininity is translated into a range of wines that exude expressiveness, character and …

‘The DNA of the IGP Pays d’Oc is to make quality, expressive varietal wines,’ says Florence Barthés, General Director of the designation. ‘And this allows multiple, different readings of the same variety, from our different vineyards and talented winemakers.’ It was indeed at the crossroads of tradition and innovation that IGP Pays d’Oc was forged 35 years ago, building upon …

Flaunt Wine Company is a new winemaking project of Dianna Novy, former co-owner and winemaker of the highly successful Siduri Wines and Novy Family Winery.  It is the reallization of her long-held dream of making a mark on the wine world with her very own wine brand.  Over the past 23 years, Dianna mainly worked with Pinot Noir so it …

Port wine glasses. The creation of a new Port category is a rare event indeed, which makes the introduction of the 50-Year-Old age statement on Tawny and White Ports all the more exciting, says Axel Probst in the World of Fine Wine. The Rhône Valley continues to make considerably more red wine than white and rosé, but the region intends …

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An alcohol duty freeze due to end on 1 February has been extended for six months, until 1 August, the UK government announced this week. There has been uncertainty about the policy in recent weeks, but trade members had warned that going ahead with plans to allow alcohol duty to rise with inflation in February could have dire consequences for …

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E Guigal’s La Mouline vineyard in Côte-Rôtie, whose 2001 vintage is featured in Matt Walls’ wines of the year 2022. I remember watching the London fireworks on television last New Year’s Eve. They were spectacular to watch, but where there would usually be throngs of spectators, the streets remained incongruously empty. Social distancing was still in force. It reminded me …

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We have all become too familiar with news headlines reporting on record-breaking temperatures in recent years. Heatwaves, alongside other extreme weather events, have highlighted the importance of urgently discussing the impact of climate change and of mitigating its consequences. These have a particular impact on the balance of ecosystems and vegetative cycles, namely that of the vines, in turn affecting …

If seeking a wine adventure off the beaten path, Slovakia is certainly the place to discover and explore. This small country of majestic mountains, gothic churches and dramatic castles has an exciting wine industry, with a dynamic generation of producers reviving the old and experimenting with the new. There are strong trends for sustainability and authentic wines, including a cult …

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Champagne Cocktails There are plenty of sparkling choices if you’re selecting bubbles for the festive season. From Champagne, Crémant and Prosecco to English sparkling wines. But there’s only one type of fizz that combines signature Spanish style with quality and value. Cava, Spain’s flagship sparkler, offers something for everyone. World-class gran reservas and vintage wines will please fine wine lovers. …

If there’s one thing you might assume you don’t have to pay much attention to at Christmas, it’s the cheeseboard. Stilton, Cheddar, brie, maybe a goat’s cheese, that’ll do it, you might think. But you won’t be surprised to hear that your cheeseboard could be so much better if you give some careful thought to both the selection and the …