Travel - Judging at Vinaria 2018
I've been in Bulgaria again tasting with the Union of Bulgarian Oenologists.
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💯🕰️ A 25 year vertical at Fattoria di Grignano
In this article I focus on the Chianti Rufina subzone and the aged wines of Fattoria di Grignano.
💯 Tasting: The Historical SuperTuscans
Earlier this year, I attended a rare tasting of wines from members of the Association of Historical SuperTuscans. Predominantly hailing from the 2016 vintage, these were a joy to taste and and a reminder that they remain some of the finest wines in the world. As Tuscany’s wine scene
🇬🇪 Reflections on the Gurjaani Wine Festival
It’s mid afternoon in Eastern Georgia and an October sun loiters in the boundless blue sky. A shimmering heat haze lingers over the Alazani river plain, distorting the vast snow capped profile of the Caucusses. We’re just over 100km from Tbilisi, in the Kakheti region’s principle winemaking
💯🌋 Tasting report: Etna Bianco
Etna’s evocative landscapes conjure thoughts of vibrant wines that bristle with energy, tart fruit and fiery acidity. The territory is in vogue right now and even with rapidly rising prices the wines are an easy sell. Reds from Nerello Mascalese have driven the recent renaissance, but I predict it