Wine Terroirs

30 Sep 2024

On the Champagne wine trail

From the ‘most drinkable address in the world’ – as Winston Churchill described Avenue de Champagne in Épernay – to the lush green hills of the Côte des Bar, follow our trail through the vineyards of Champagne.

Discovery

07 Oct 2024

Chile, or how a “peculiar geography” yields very diverse wines

Due to its variety of climates, the influence of its valleys and the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, Chile has the ability to grow a wide range of varietals. Not only has it been doing so for two centuries, but now climate change is opening up the possibility of exploring new soils for its wines.

Stars and Wine

02 Sep 2024

Chris Hemsworth “For me, wine is synonymous with time shared with family and friends”

He made a name for himself as the hammer-wielding super hero in the ‘Thor’ saga, or more recently by firing a machine gun all over the place in ‘Mad Max Furiosa’. In real life, the Australian film star seems to enjoy wielding a cork screw, using it inevitably to uncork the amazing wines from the Barossa Valley. It’s all about keeping it local!

Pairings

31 Jan 2022

Smoked Salmon Avocado Verrines

Why not try a forthright Blanc de Blancs Champagne with floral and fresh hazelnut notes to accompany this appetiser?

Portraits

16 Sep 2024

Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo, a Portuguese success story

Times have certainly changed since the Adega do Cartaxo co-operative winery, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, was founded. From a business with 22 vine growers mainly selling its wines in bulk, it now boasts 168 partners with revenue in the millions and wines that sell across the globe. We take a look back over this Portuguese success story.

Editorial

04 Jul 2024

An immersion of the senses in Provence

The vineyards of Provence extend over 200 kilometers, through the departments of Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and part of Alpes-Maritimes. Basking in virtually uninterrupted sunshine, the scenery is breathtaking and setting foot in the vineyards alone is enough to create a true holiday feel.

Latest News

02 Oct 2024

“Come Over October” Against Prohibition

It’s an open secret that the United States – and many other countries – are in the grips of a neo-prohibition movement that has the potential to undermine the future of wine consumption. But trade and marketing organisations in the US are fighting back, as evidenced by the ‘Come Over October’ campaign that launches on October 1.

Appellation

14 Oct 2024

Montefalco shines the spotlight on Umbria

Some people constantly compare Umbria to Tuscany as both of them are punctuated with hills dotted with cypress trees. Certainly, in terms of landscapes, there are some similarities. But from a wine perspective, there are countless differences and this province in the centre of Italy is far from being a poor second to its prestigious neighbour. And that’s exactly what you’re about to see!