Australian Semillon: The producers and their wines
Ken Gargett selects some of the finest examples of Australian Semillon on the market. The wines featured here are a…
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The great white wines of Australia: Semillon
Ken Gargett makes the case for the singular appeal of the long-lived dry Semillons of the Hunter Valley. Australia—terrific reds,…
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Slovakia: The rebirth of cool in the heart of Europe
After a checkered recent history in which mediocrity reigned, Slovakia, one of the few truly cool-climate zones in Europe, is…
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Roederer Late Release Vintage 1990–1999: Uniquely gastronomic
The latest launch from Louis Roederer is a set of 1990s Vintage Champagnes that show the magic of post-disgorgement aging,…
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The ups and downs of wine and weight
Myths abound about wine and weight. Dr Erik Skovenborg examines the medical data and literature to get a clearer picture.…
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Towards the light: Terroir hunting in Valpolicella
Sarah Marsh MW visits Valpolicella where she tastes fine, light, terroir-reflective red wines made from fresh grapes that are more…
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Girly Drinks: Restoring the glass to every woman’s hand
Stuart Walton reviews Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol by Mallory O’Meara. One of the innumerable injustices…
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The Frenchification of Napa Valley
There are more than 25 French-owned wineries in Napa Valley, and dozens more retain French consultants or have French-born winemakers.…
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