The past 12 months have largely been a time of evolution for the wine and hospitality industries, as they push towards a post-pandemic recovery while trying to gain a better understanding of new consumers and wine’s place in everyday life. Some of the most famous and reliable family-owned wine brands have changed hands, driven by economic forces and inheritance issues, …

Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is the new Regional Chair for Tuscany at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2023. Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is a dual Italian/Canadian citizen who left corporate life in Toronto and moved to London to pursue her passion for wine. Today she is a highly respected and sought-after wine lecturer, having taught …

Vineyards in Champagne. (Wikimedia) In Decanter, Yohan Castaing reflects on how the concept of terroir-focused Champagne, heralded by independent growers and once considered a modish and fleeting trend, has in fact ushered in a new dawn. Davide Bortone remembers Luciano Sandrone, “one of Piedmont’s great winemakers” in Wine-Searcher. “Throughout his lifetime, Sandrone was a master at interpreting the liquid jewels …

I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links …

Rosemary George MW, Justin Howard-Sneyd MW and Daphne Teremetz tasted 84 wines, with 1 Outstanding and 31 Highly recommended. Roussillon white wines panel tasting scores 84 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 1 Highly recommended 31 Recommended 51 Commended 1 Fair 0 Poor 0 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their latest-release still white wines from the …

Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils remains one of the oldest, family-owned estates in Burgundy. In 1995, Joseph Henriot purchased Bouchard Père & Fils to join Champagne Henriot and later acquired William Fèvre (Chablis) in 1998. The Henriot family then purchased Beaux Frères (Oregon) in 2017, all of which come under the ‘Maisons & …

Rioja Wine Winter Warmers Spain’s Rioja region has built its reputation on producing classically styled red wines. Matured in oak, with strict age regulations determining their style, these are dependably enjoyable bottles that many wine lovers always have on their table or in their cellar. Perfect for enjoying on a chilly winter day, there are three styles of aged Rioja …

Floral and pretty, this shows nice elegance to the warm cherry, licorice and pronounced graphite. Reveals white pepper and lavender that bring lift, while snappy acidity carries the finish. A restrained, refreshing style. Drink now through 2027. 30,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : c70cd894a6bbf89f1bcac31abc80be0b

Bright and fragrant, with floral pomelo and ginger notes to the juicy core of white peach and citrus. Quite refreshing. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported. Source : 82e059dbca57eb12108925a80258845a