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Wine Terroirs

14 Sep 2026

Southern French whites are turning heads in global markets

White wines from southern France have secured their place in every well-curated portfolio. Fuelled by growing demand for freshness, balance and authenticity, they continue to attract consumers well beyond their home regions. We explore this momentum through the lens of seven estates in Languedoc and Corsica.

Discovery

07 Sep 2026

Argentina's journey into premium wines

Three projects established in recent decades – Piedra Negra, Bemberg Estate Wines and Bodega Susana Balbo – clearly demonstrate the direction taken by the Argentine wine industry: the pursuit of high-quality wines through the discovery of new terroirs and winemaking research.

Wine Terroirs

01 Sep 2026

Climate-fit vines: How South African producers are planning for a drought-resilient future

The irony of our time is that we believe it's us who are evolving – integrating AI, refining systems, improving what exists. Yet nature's intelligence runs deeper, and the vine has been perfecting survival far longer than we've been trying to improve it.

Discovery

21 Aug 2026

Cognac stands firm

Since 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, the Cognac industry has been rocked by one crisis after another. Cash flow has been bled dry, transactions have dwindled and prospects are pretty lacklustre in its two key markets, the United States and China. For all that, Cognac has lost nothing of its global aura. And as the industry members we spoke to confirmed, there are reasons for hope, particularly for those active in France and Europe.

Portraits

11 Aug 2026

Laura Catena: "If they defeat wine, they defeat our historical civilisation – wine is sacred in many cultures"

Laura Catena is the CEO and founder of the Catena Institute of Wine in Argentina. She is also a biologist, graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University, and holds a medical degree from Stanford University, which explains her passion for promoting the health benefits of wine.

Discovery

16 Jul 2026

Jean Geiler celebrates its 100th anniversary: a century of passion, terroirs and connections

Some anniversaries matter more than others. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Jean Geiler cellar threw open its doors at 45 rue de la République in Ingersheim to celebrate a milestone few houses can claim: a full century of existence. The Gilbert & Gaillard team was delighted to stand alongside this loyal partner to raise a glass to 100 years of Alsatian excellence.

Portraits

06 Jul 2026

Art laietà, where authenticity has a unique flavour

Bodega Art Laietà is nothing short of a miracle. Just 12 kilometres from Barcelona, nestled within a national park that shields it from urban sprawl, the uniquely styled winery rises unexpectedly from the surrounding woodland. Its eco-friendly wines are crafted in the most natural way and act as a magnet for visitors and consumers, from near and far.