New wine stoppers
There is an increasing range of wine-bottle stoppers coming onto the market, both for still and sparkling wines. The latest products are all here.
Zind Humbrecht on 2007
Modest icon winemaker and erudite, oenologue extraordinaire, Olivier Humbrecht MW, was in London recently to show some of his 2007 wines.
Micro-oxygenation
Bits of viticulture and winemaking stuff explained.
Regional New Zealand Pinot Noir?
Pinot noir is the second most planted grape variety in New Zealand, and arguably the second best place in the world to be making pinot noir.
Hobbs Grenache 2005, Barossa Valley, Australia
Outrageously delicious ‘sticky’ from Aus.
Acidity
Bits of viticulture and winemaking stuff explained.
Amarone Families
Ten Amarone-producing families have got together to better promote their flagship, and frankly quite delicious, product.
Australia's First Families of Wine: Bruce Tyrell interview
Bruce Tyrell gives the lowdown on the new Australia’s First Family of Wines group, which will promote their regional and icon wines.
Where next for Aussie pinot noir?
Australian pinot noir can now stand on its own on the world stage. Tasmania and Victoria have the best spots so far.
Trento and Franciacorta – time on lees
For traditional method sparkling wines made in the European Union, time on lees, an important aspect of flavour development, is legally stipulated.
