Cloudy Bay is an institution when it comes to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It was one of the first labels from Marlborough that really broke into the UK market in the mid-80s and has been held in high regard ever since, a consistent favourite …
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Waipara wine region on New Zealand’s South Island is known for its excellent Riesling and Pinot Noir, and also for being the wine region with the longest hang time in the country despite its maritime climate and location. Just an hour from Christchurch, Waipara …
I have never seen a rotating ceiling in the winery before. Anthonij Rupert in Franschhoek takes their gravity wine production quite seriously, and the whole operation feels a bit James Bond-esque. There are barrels being suspended on ropes, rotating hoppers and I swear I saw …
Producing wine for over 400 years, Franschhoek is a historical wine valley in South Africa’s Paarl region. Learn about the soil in Franschhoek, the climate, the grape varieties and terroir in our Fast Facts & Terroir Essentials feature with this guide to the Franschhoek wine …
As you drive up the long avenue leading into the town, there’s Hollywood-style lettering across the mountain backdrop announcing your arrival into ‘Franschhoek’. With its quaint thatched cottages, village markets and pastoral hillsides, Franschhoek doesn’t scream Hollywood but this is, in fact, one of …
What are the essentials of Tunisia’s wine region? We’ve pulled together a Tunisia wine guide so that you can get to grips with this North African wine country and its wines, including: the essentials of terroir (the soil types, climate, average temperatures, rainfall, longitude …
Tunisia is a melting pot of different flavours and culinary heritage. Sitting at the top of the African continent next to the Mediterranean sea, there’s no lack of diversity when it comes to Tunisian food. Here are some of my tips for Tunisian food …
When looking at all the great wine regions of the world, Tunisia is rarely among those included. Its location on the northern coast of Africa might strike you as making it too hot for wine production, and the fact that it’s a predominantly Muslim …
At the moment I’m in London. And it is not difficult to see why many people call it the wine capital of the world. It is easy to be a wine writer in London – the winemakers come to you! I’ve been invited to …
How many times have you heard someone complain about sulphites in wine? Far too many times in my opinion. I think one of the greatest modern wine myths is that sulphites give you a hangover. If you have ever got a hangover from drinking …