Wine Destinations

There aren’t many grape varietals that have reached Pinot Noir’s level of mystique. It is a sensitive, temperamental grape, best summed up in Paul Giamatti’s infamous monologue from the movie Sideways: “Pinot needs constant care and attention, you know? And in fact, it can only grow in these really ...

Over the last two decades, the wine industry in the country of Georgia has experienced enormous, unparalleled growth. 

This ancient wine-making region is famed for its amber Qvevri wines and its semi-sweet reds such as Kindzmarauli. Although difficult...

In 1976, at the Judgement of Paris, US red wine crossed the threshold into the world of fine wine. Upon tasting a particularly excellent Napa Valley offering, one judge exclaimed “Ah, back to France!”, forever shattering the idea that good wine only came from Europe. These days, there is no line in ...

Rosé is so much more than it is given credit for. In recent years, it has gained a reputation as a sweet treat, a cheap and cheery alternative to red wine that anybody can love. In this article, we’re going to try and shatter those misconceptions, and introduce you to the real rosé. To save from sta...

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most famous names in wine. The region itself is remarkably small, centred around a village (also called Châteauneuf-du-Pape), in the southern half of the Rhône Valley. The landscape here is sun-baked, with stony, sandy soils, dry scrubland, and of course, lots of vi...

Introduction

Greek wine, with its millennia-old history and a tapestry of unique grape varieties, is enjoying a renaissance on the global wine stage. From the sun-drenched vineyards of Santorini to the rugged terrain of Nemea, Greece offers...