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Husband-and-wife team Hans Oliver Spanier and Carolin Spanier-Gillot are making some of Germany’s most exciting dry wines. In Club Oenologique, Anne Krebiehl discovers how the pair share a cellar and a vision while keeping their brands (Battenfeld-Spanier and Kühling-Gillot) distinct. Selling off your prized stash or investment portfolio of wines can be nerve-wracking, gut-wrenching, highly rewarding and fun – or …

The entrepreneur, vintner and art collector was surrounded by family when he passed away at the age of 86. Hess was born in Switzerland back in 1936, and he inherited a brewery close to Bern from his father. He learned the brewing tradition as an apprentice in Bavaria, and he pioneered a successful new method for producing non-alcoholic beers. Hess …

Recent figures have provided more evidence of major players in the fine wine trade developing their presence in the rare whisky market. Auction houses Sotheby’s and Zachys have reported record spirits sales for 2022, while UK-based merchant Bordeaux Index said in January that the secondary market for rare whisky remains ‘exceptionally strong’. Fellow merchant Goedhuis & Co also reported whisky …

Best Producers: Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Domaine des Perdrix Domaine Henri Gouges Domaine de l’Arlot Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for Charles’ top-scoring Nuits-St-Georges 2021 wines Nuits-St-Georges was generally less severely impacted than many neighbouring villages by the weather conditions in 2021.

Tempura is a popular Japanese dish made by frying batter-coated seafood and vegetables in light or dark-coloured sesame oil. These deep-fried morsels, which are supposed to be enjoyed crunchy and piping hot, were introduced to Japan in the 16th century by Portuguese Christian missionaries. The name ‘tempura’ comes from the Portuguese term ‘tempêro’, which means ‘seasoning’. Initially, it was just …

In the most basic sense, Babylonstoren is a 17th century Cape Dutch farm that has been converted into a hotel, spa and winery. But that simplistic description doesn’t do justice to this special place, set in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Just a 45-minute drive east of Cape Town, billionaire proprietors Koos Bekker and Karen Roos – who also own a …

If China continues to open up, fine wine sales – of Bordeaux in particular – will enjoy a boost. A fine wine price boom in recent years may give way to a more sedate market atmosphere in 2023, but with several possible tailwinds to consider. Fine wine reinforced its reputation as an alternative asset with a strong 2022 performance. Prices …

This fun red, which is introduced with an expressive core of blue fruit, is all about fresh, unadorned fruit with a kiss of singed sandalwood. Stays pure and refreshing, thanks to juicy acidity, crushed stone and a dusting of black pepper. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2026. 8,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. Source : 1011354315ae5ef3a94d99e072d22735

Soft and juicy, with easygoing cherry and toasty spice flavors that finish with a crisp snap. Drink now through 2027. 12,908 cases made. Source : 9891da1fd9a1e74635909e0c733da0ea