Founded in 1870 by Santiago Graffigna, a visionary entrepreneur who planted what are now among Argentina’s oldest vineyards, Bodega Graffigna is world-renowned for its delicious, easygoing and characterful wines, that deliver subtle oak and abundant fruitiness. These wines have proved popular in some of the world’s largest markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, with Argentina’s flagship …

Two years ago, any search in a stock photography database for a phrase along the lines of “people drinking wine” was sure to return an image similar to the one above: attractive, slim, upper-middle-class white people, with smiles and sparkly wine stems. Things have gotten slightly better since the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the social justice protests in the wake of …

Two decades ago, the global wine scene was turned on its head following the emergence of a number of premium wines from the New World. Chile played a major part in this upheaval, thanks to the great quality of the wines hailing from the country’s top terroirs. Having been key to Chile’s triumphant arrival at the top table, Sideral and …

Where would we be without coffee and tea? Our favorite sources of caffeine spur productivity, social connection and pleasure, and their ritual importance makes them central to many cultures. Even better, they may be fueling longer lives and reduced disease risks for people who enjoy them. New research has linked coffee and tea to increased life spans, especially when both …

Bordeaux’s struggling farmers are unimpressed with government proposals to help them with a crisis that is threatening their way of life. France’s agricultural minister has a plan to get rid of excess wine stocks across the nation, but without bigger changes, farmers will continue to face financial ruin. The source of the crisis is a Bordeaux built for a prior …

(Photo credit: Unsplash) In PUNCH, Danny Chau charts the evolution of glou-glou. “Glou-glou’s playful, almost twee energy is a clear and intentional divergence from the perceived austerity of more traditional wine culture. Today, it has become an all-purpose infinitive—a noun, an adjective, a verb—that captures the free spirit of natural wine, but also its burgeoning free enterprise …  In this …

Introduction How can you learn more about food and wine without the intimidation factor? Why does exploring outside of your arena often drive inspiration and innovation? Why is writing a memoir like living your life twice? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m being interviewed by Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. You can find the wines …

The Newport Ship’s cargo included casks of wine, say researchers. Specialists are ready to begin trying to rebuild the medieval Newport Ship, after more than 20 years of conservation work was completed on the merchant vessel’s original timbers, first unearthed in south Wales in 2002. The discovery has also given archaeologists more insight into 15th century lifestyles. It’s believed the …

Kroger is the largest grocery retailer in the United States. With its recently announced merger with Albertsons, it now has a total of 4,996 stores in 48 states plus Washington DC. The business is America’s generalist grocery store covering many categories, including wine. Assortments in each store may vary and are tailored to the geographical location and local customers. Wine …

A bold, strapping young wine, with vivid plum, cassis, kirsch and black licorice notes that meld steadily as they cruise through, carried by a bolt of graphite and finishing with a flourish of violet, anise and apple wood. Mouthwatering in the end. Built for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2030 through 2045. 9,100 cases made. Source : …

An expressive red, exuding flavors of rose, cherry and raspberry. Juicy and balanced, with a fine edge of tannins lining the tar-tinged finish. Drink now through 2026. 4,600 cases made. Source : bea0ba0907e16a3937eb0dd47de3ebd5