Rioja, in northeastern Spain, is arguably the country’s most well-known wine growing region. It is a sparsely-populated but scenic part of Spain huddled around the Ebro River Valley. Tourists are enticed by its walled medieval villages and acres of gnarly...
Crémant is undoubtedly one of France’s best kept secrets. While Champagne has achieved world-wide fame and status, crémant (pronounced CRAY-MONT) has fallen under the radar despite also being a French sparkling wine which is produced in the same way as...
When faced with the choice of which wine to buy, most consumers stick with what they know. It’s easier and safer to choose the same refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, smooth Merlot or spicy Shiraz over and over again because you’ve tried...
It has been over thirty years since Peter Mayle’s bestselling memoir “A Year in Provence” was published, detailing the trials and tribulations of leaving life in England behind and embarking on his long-cherished dream of relocating to the Provence region...
“Passito” is the name used to describe wines made from the appassimento method; the practice of making wine from partially shrivelled grapes which are allowed to either raisin on the vine or become dried out using various methods. This winemaking...
Tremendous changes are taking place in the Chilean wine industry. The long held perception of Chile has been that it is a source of consistent, competitively priced wines at the value end of the spectrum. Chile hasn’t automatically sprung to...
Happy 300th 'Riesling' Birthday! For the last 300 years Schloss Johannisberg has been a leading producer of sensational Riesling wines. One of the first estates in Germany to convert to single-varietal viticulture in 1720 and then pioneering (by accident) the...
A bull walks into a wine shop. Bold, handsome, and flexing its muscles, the newly released Roxton Black is the latest addition to the Stellenbosch brand’s Flagship “Roxton” series. Roxton, like his predecessor Brampton, was a pedigree bull that was...
Slurp MD Hugh Taylor talks to Muddy Stiletto's - THE URBAN GUIDE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE discussing the all things rosé, including his top picks of the Best rosé wines for the Summer. Forget the ‘lady petrol’ cliches, here’s your potted...
