It’s with mixed emotions that I announce that today’s Wine In The Time of Coronavirus will be the last entry in the series. Given the state of the global pandemic, and the fact that folks like me are now being invited to travel the globe again in search of unsung vinous treasures to tell you about, it seems fitting that …

Vineyards in Brazil. (Source: Wines of Brasil) Three of Brazil’s biggest wineries have been suspended by ApexBrasil, the government Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, following an operation to rescue over 200 workers from what were described as “conditions analogous to slavery.” The story could affect Brazil’s ambition to boost wine exports. Alexandra Corvo and Robert Joseph report in Meininger’s. Following …

Winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi of Castiglion del Bosco That said, International Women’s Day is an opportune time to highlight female talents — and in the world of wine there are many.  From the growing and making to marketing, managing and selling of wines, the wine industry is blessed with talented, pioneering women who continue to push the industry forward.  By no …

In a California vineyard, Dave Phinney with a bottle of Orin Swift, 8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel-based blend. Since its first vintage release in 1999, Orin Swift Cellars has left an indelible mark on the US wine industry. Founder Dave Swift Phinney made headlines in 2010 for selling (see below) his most famous creation The Prisoner, which has inspired …

Introduction Can you imagine a world without wine? How did an author create a new genre of wine thriller based on a winemaker’s worst nightmare? What if the root louse phylloxera that destroyed most of the European vineyards in the 1850s returned but was even more destructive? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Steven Laine, …

Auctioneer Hugues Cortot. To paraphrase the Barber of Seville, ‘too much is not even enough’. Apparently, this is particularly true when it comes to red Burgundy. Luckily, the upcoming charitable auction of the wines of the Hospices de Nuits will provide solace to wine lovers seeking more – the 62nd edition brings 160 barrels to market from the landmark 2022 …

There’s definitely something about lazing in the lap of luxury that makes savouring an elegant Grenache even more delicious… I’m surrounded by vines that wind up and over hills, watching them catch the glow of a setting sun while nibbling homemade fudge and honey biscuits. It’s a Thing of Beauty – as is my Tscharke Barossa Valley red. While Shiraz …

Fragrant and supple, with elegantly layered pear and passion fruit flavors that are highlighted by notes of lemon verbena and a hint of honey. Drink now through 2024. 1,819 cases made. Source : e06d3276d1a778fbc2ef5b99290253b1

Bold, this is brimming with roasted espresso bean and spiced blackberry pastry notes up front, which fold over onto the rich palate. Reveals plum and toasted herb accents, finishing with nice length and round tannins. Drink now through 2033. 30,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. Source : 1bd50b1f453a8d2b215845f51d811785