Often referred to as the ‘original basket rangers’ (Basket Range in South Australia), Phillip Broderick and his wife Mary have been growing Bordeaux varietals since the 1980s. Their pioneering foray into the region led to its success and status in the...
Kracher is renowned as the epitome of noble sweet wines, earning its reputation through generations of exceptional winemaking, and for revitalizing the Austrian wine industry. With vineyards nestled in the Seewinkel area of Austria’s Burgenland, the winery...
There is a simple and honest feeling in the wine and spirit of Gerhard Pittnauer, which hails from his generosity and humility. Named Falstaff Vintner of the Year in 2014, Gerhard Pittnauer and his wife Brigitte produce honest wines of great character and quality....
A surfer at heart, Claus Preisinger has been making wine on the north shore of Lake Neusiedl in the Burgenland town of Gols since 2002. His story started 20 years ago at the tender age of 20, with just a few tanks and barrels. Today, he has completely revolutionized...
When it comes to Champagne, most people think of the iconic Champagne houses that have dominated the market for centuries. However, there is a fascinating world of artisanal delight waiting to be explored: Grower Champagne. These hidden gems, crafted by individual...
It’s the 1980s. The Fumé grape, as it’s called locally, and known to the world as the Sauvignon Blanc, settles in and spreads out over the Saint Andelain hill overlooking the Nohain river as it flows towards the Loire. Thanks to Quentin David, the father, Pouilly...
Monoculture is the planting and cultivation of one single crop over a large swath of farmland. Polyculture is farming where many crops are planted side-by-side or even together to increase biodiversity and subsequently foster sustainability. It also turns out that...
Mitchelton Australia, Victoria One of the oldest wineries in Australia with a history spanning 180 years, Mitchelton has travelled a long distance with the baton of wine-making being passed on from one generation to another. In fact, the winery today is what we call a...
Anatolikos Vineyards, in the northernmost coastal vineyard of Greece, and the Nikolaidis brothers, in particular, are responsible for the revival of the great variety of the region, Mavroudi. With great devotion towards organic farming, they have consistently created...
Christian Zago is the fifth generation to run Ca’ dei Zago, a small estate in the hills near Valdobbiadene. They farm their 16 acres of vines according to biodynamic methods, and make just two wines. Christian (below) is often referred to as the face of the “new wave”...
