I’ve collected here some of the stuff I’ve written for other (print) publications, alongside new writings exclusively for the Wine Wisdom site.
1855 Médoc Classification
The best of Bordeaux’s left bank properties were classified in 1855.
De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2008, Victoria, Australia
One of an ad hoc selection of wines that have made me sit up, take notice and smile with renewed enthusiasm: raised eyebrows; a skipped heartbeat; a ‘yum’ on my tasting score, or some such.
Packaging formats, recycling and improving sustainability
Lower carbon emissions can be achieved by taking weight out of packaging, especially where long distances are travelled from point of packaging to destination market. Lighter weight glass, wine in cans, pouches and composite cartons … it’s all up for grabs.
Mandatory code of practice
A mandatory code of practice for the drinks industries is on its way.
Cava bubbles forth
Not quite half of the non-Champagne bubbles drunk in the UK is Cava.
Cork oak forests
The ‘business’ forests of the Mediterranean cork oak landscapes.
Cork industry invests to remove musty taint
How the cork industry finally took seriously the musty/mouldy taint of TCA.
Wines by the glass – keeping them fresh
Wine starts to deteriorate once the bottle is open. Bits of kit exist to help preserve opened bottles in good nick.
Barbecue Britain
What makes a good barbecue wine?
Bright whites from Spain
Spain makes some super white wines in fresh, aromatic, fruit-focused styles, unencumbered by complicating oak.
