Smaller New Zealand harvest could spell end of deep discounts
New Zealand Winegrowers is “relaxed” about an 18% fall in the harvest this year – the body had anticipated the crop to fall by up to 25%. David Cox, European … Continue reading
Champagne Review: Champagne Jacquart, Brut Mosaїque and Blanc de Blancs Vintage
We all know the names of Veuve Clicquot, Moёt et Chandon, Taittinger. Bollinger was made famous via its association with everyone’s favourite British spy, James Bond. Champagne Jacquart on the … Continue reading
LIWF 2012 – Day 3
Day 3 has been and gone. No seminars today. More about finding the more obscure wines. We all know the usual suspects, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, California. I have absolutely … Continue reading
5M BOTTLES OF ENGLISH FIZZ TO BE SOLD BY 2015
Sales of English sparkling wine in the UK are set to hit 5 million bottles by 2015, according to Ridgeview winemaker Charlie Holland. Ridgeview “It’s a nervous and exciting time … Continue reading
LIWF 2012 – Day 1
So another year passes and another LIWF rolls up. A bit of a different turn from me this year. Normally it’s a case of rocking up, grabbing a glass and … Continue reading
Press Release. Experience Card – Upperton Vineyard Tours
Upperton Vineyard Tours & Afternoon Teas The English wine industry is booming, with more vineyards in this country than ever before. Andy Rogers from Upperton Vineyards explains why, and outlines … Continue reading
Wine Tasting 101: Even Sommeliers Started Off Clueless
Wine is a tough nut to crack for some, but it shouldn’t be restricted to elitist pontificating and ridiculous descriptions of flavour. There is no leather in your wine, just … Continue reading
Re-Discovering Beaujolais
I have given myself a new task. That task is to try and be a voice for Beaujolais. Beaujolais, or Bojo for short, has had to live with the stigma … Continue reading
Nyetimber redesign aims to convert Champagne drinkers
Nyetimber has redesigned its packaging with the aim of inspiring Champagne drinkers to choose English sparkling wines over French. New bottles for its Classic cuvee, blanc de blancs and rosé … Continue reading
Mischief and Mayhem buys Aloxe-Corton vineyard
Micro-négociant, Mischief and Mayhem, has bought its first domaine in Aloxe-Corton. Mischief and Mayhem was founded in January 2005 by Michael and Fiona Ragg as a progressive, modern micro-négociant committed to … Continue reading
Louis Latour seeks solutions in Beaujolais
Maison Louis Latour is stepping up its activity in Beaujolais as a solution to the increasing pressure on Burgundy’s Pinot Noir supplies. The move includes investment in the new appellations … Continue reading
Major new Sussex wine estate starts planting
A former hedge fund manager is setting out to plant what will one of the largest vineyards in England, in the South Downs in East Sussex. Located within a few … Continue reading
The Oenophiliac 