Is Champagne today only about observance to stereotypes, big houses, blending and prestige? No! There is a whole new generation of winemakers that want to show us the other side of Champagne: the terroir champagne. In their eyes, Champagne is not only about bubbles....
Domaine d’Aupilhac France | Languedoc Three generations of Fadats have farmed the large, 18 hectare lieu-dit (geographical area) known as Domaine d’Aupilhac, in the village of Montpeyroux, across the river Hérault from Daumas Gassac and Grange des Pères....
The unsung hero of many classic cocktails, vermouth is an aromatised fortified wine. It can be traced back to ancient Chinese, Indian and Greek civilisations, which commonly infused botanicals in their wines – often for medicinal purposes. Wormwood was a popular...
Ca’ Dei Frati Italy | Lombardy, Lugana Ca’ dei Frati winery is one of the most important wineries in the surrounding areas of Lake Garda, accounting for 10 percent of the Lugana DOC. The winery was born from the passion of Dal Cero family, and was founded...
Georgia – The Secret Birthplace of Wine Georgians are rightly proud of their rich and historic winemaking culture, and as traditional methods enjoy a renaissance, the Qvevri – an earthenware vessel used to store and age wine for thousands of years –...
Welland Australia | Barossa Valley Welland is an enduring ‘survivor’ vineyard in a truly unique location that is enjoying a new lease on life. In the township of Nuriootpa, Barossa Valley, is where you’ll find the Welland vineyard. Planted in 1923 by one of the...
