A Day in the Life of a UK Wine Merchant: Bordeaux En Primeur Week
Xavier Hornblow onOne of the most traditional aspects of the wine trade is the annual phenomenon that is a Bordeaux en primeur campaign. I’m coming to the end of my eleventh en primeur vintage so I ought …
Continue readingOrange Wine: What Is It?!
Peter Mitchell MW onThere has been quite a lot of wine press attention for oranges wines over the past couple of years and they have a certain following in the UK – mostly among younger urban consumers – …
Continue readingNot Just for Summer: Domaine de Sermezy of Beaujolais
Peter Mitchell MW onIt may seem a little odd to even consider the idea of Beaujolais as we head into winter, but these wines are not just for the summer months. While a light red, nicely chilled, is …
Continue readingBiodynamic – For the Better?
Ben Pearson onBiodynamic is a buzzword that has appeared in wine circles over the last couple years, but what exactly does it mean? It conjures up ideas of pagan magic, sorcery and a belief in mythical energy …
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