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My culture, my wine career
How do you balance the beliefs of your family, religion, society or culture with a career in wine? Wine professionals from diverse backgrounds discuss overcoming very personal challenges on the way to success
6 min |
May 2023
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Tablas Creek
Two wine families combined their expertise and persistence to build a North American Rhône community from the ground up, creating a singular range of Rhône-style varietal wines and blends
10 min |
May 2023
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TROTHE
A partnership founded on four generations of family farming and 29 vintages of making wine in Washington has produced one of the northwestern state’s most exciting new wines in years: Trothe
4 min |
May 2023
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INTO THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN WINE
Trends and technologies developing in the USA will steer what happens to wine in the next decades. Our team of US experts highlight the most exciting and important developments
10 min |
May 2023
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Italian rosé
Thoughts may be turning towards seasonal styles for the warmer weather ahead - cue the rosés! And in this, reflecting its wealth of grapes and regions, Italy has far more to offer than many realise
2 min |
April 2023
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A TASTE OF ITALY IN LONDON
When it comes to Italian cuisine in the capital, the choice can be bewildering. But our resident food and wine expert has homed in on restaurants with excellent wine lists, from simple trattorias and pizzerias to Michelin-starred establishments
6 min |
April 2023
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Riso al nero
Popular all over the Mediterranean, squid ink risotto epitomises the Italian ethos of turning basic ingredients into something unforgettable, and its briny deliciousness cries out for a bone-dry white wine
3 min |
April 2023
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DISTILLING IRELAND
The story of Irish whiskey is worthy of any of the country's renowned novelists, containing glory, complacency, decline and death. But in a surprise plot twist it's back, with innovation, quality and confidence
6 min |
April 2023
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Alta Langa
Italy's most underrated sparkling wines? It's early days yet, but look out for Alta Langa
3 min |
April 2023
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Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Late-season conditions led to considerable variations in style and quality in 2018, with harvest dates and winemaking style proving critical. Yet the best bottlings are fragrant, fresher wines that will be ideal for near- to mid-term enjoyment
10+ min |
April 2023
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Morellino di Scansano
A coastal freshness typifies many of the Sangiovese-based reds from this less-famed southern DOCG of Tuscany, a region full of big-name impetus as well as local personality
8 min |
April 2023
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GET INTO GAVI
Location and geography make this high Piedmont region a haven for characteristically crisp, dry and minerally whites, perfect for summer drinking, be they young or bottle-aged Riservas
5 min |
April 2023
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20 whites from 20 regions
All over the country, Italy's unparalleled cast of grape varieties produce an array of top-quality white wines worthy of greater acclaim than they often receive
2 min |
April 2023
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An Italian LOVE AFFAIR
The history runs deep and personal between the winelands of the US west coast and the great, long-established wine dynasties of Italy. As perfectly shown in the fascinating stories of the three partnerships that follow...
10 min |
April 2023
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Northern Rhône 2021
In a year blighted by extremes of bad weather, truly great wines are few and far between. Expert guidance is crucial in this tough vintage, so here are 40 recommendations selected from the small number of excellent wines which made the best of the 2021 conditions
10+ min |
February 2023
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Cellar disposal
Selling off your prized stash or investment portfolio of wines can be nervewracking, gut-wrenching, highly rewarding and fun - or even all in turn. So how do you get the best deal you can? Here's a full guide from a trade insider
8 min |
February 2023
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FIVE OF THE BEST Premium vodkas
The arrival of premium vodka can be traced back to the 1990s, when the category's overall popularity had gone stratospheric. Led by new brands such as Belvedere and Grey Goose, these spirits came in sleek, eye-catching bottles, and captured the imagination of drinkers around the globe.
2 min |
February 2023
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Distilled
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
2 min |
February 2023
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DARK RUM revolution
People who like rum tend to really love it. The unrestrained nature of the spirit means that the pace of innovation among producers is fast, with new cask-ageing techniques and flavour styles emerging all the time, notably among the dark rums
6 min |
February 2023
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Catalonia's exciting winemakers
Independent thinking and a fearless vision characterise this region in Spain's far northeast, where many producers are pushing the boundaries in Spanish wine. Meet 14 at the forefront of the action
10+ min |
February 2023
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6 REGIONS DISHES WINES
Join us on a region-by-region trip through some of the very best food and wine Spain has to offer
10+ min |
February 2023
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RIAS BAIXAS
Spain's 'top left corner' stands out for its verdant countryside and dramatic Atlantic coastline, its calling card the increasingly popular Albariño whites. Here are the essentials on the region, its producers and wines
10 min |
February 2023
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EXPLORING SPAIN Day trips for wine lovers
North to south, Spain truly does have something for everyone - from its monumental and groundbreaking architecture to charming villages, splendid beaches and rugged countryside
10+ min |
February 2023
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Victoria Mulu-Munywoki
Kenya-based sommelier, consultant and retailer
2 min |
February 2023
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Blistered green bean tacos with tomato pico & toasted almonds
Meat-free, the dynamic flavours of fresh veg, herbs, nuts and chillies call for an equally fresh and fruity dry white to bring it all together
5 min |
October 2022
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Mexico’s other agave spirits
There’s more to Mexican spirits than tequila, so start exploring the territory of mezcal, raicilla and bacanora and discover a whole new dimension to the agave plant
6 min |
October 2022
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Willamette Valley PINOT GRIS
Pinot Gris has found the perfect home in Oregon’s well-known Willamette Valley region, but it’s only now starting to reach its full potential – in affordable, easy-drinking styles as well as more serious, ageworthy bottlings
10 min |
October 2022
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País in Chile
For centuries it was written off as a variety destined only for rustic wines, but today País is enjoying a new lease of life in southern Chile. And some much needed TLC from a few key winemakers is revealing its full potential
8 min |
October 2022
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Uruguay’s COASTAL WHITES
Over the past two decades, white wine has been gaining ground in this red-dominated country, as inventive winemakers explore different terroirs – and varieties – to great (and delicious) effect
8 min |
October 2022
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A fork in the wine road
Wineries across Napa and Sonoma are elevating the average tasting experience by pairing wines with chef-driven, multi-course menus served in spectacular settings. We’ve picked out 10 of the best to try
6 min |