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Discovery

09 Sep 2024

2025 Crus Bourgeois classification: how the review is dividing the Médoc
You can feel the tension in the Bordeaux wine world in the run-up to the 2025 update of the Crus Bourgeois classification. The five-year review, managed by the Alliance des Crus Bourgeois, raises questions among producers, consumers and market players. The significance of the classification, the benefits it offers and the recent controversies surrounding it are all topics that need to be explored to gain a better understanding of the issues involved in this wine industry tradition.

Stars and Wine

02 Sep 2024

Chris Hemsworth “For me, wine is synonymous with time shared with family and friends”
He made a name for himself as the hammer-wielding super hero in the ‘Thor’ saga, or more recently by firing a machine gun all over the place in ‘Mad Max Furiosa’. In real life, the Australian film star seems to enjoy wielding a cork screw, using it inevitably to uncork the amazing wines from the Barossa Valley. It’s all about keeping it local!

Discovery

26 Aug 2024

Hungary – a new, Old World wine country
A small country with great pride, Hungary is home to 22 wine regions and more than 200 grape varieties. While domestic consumption has significantly dropped over the past two decades, producers are optimistic and seeking out new markets. Seasoned wine connoisseurs will undoubtedly find exciting wines by Hungarian winemakers, whether they are looking for indigenous rarities or outstanding examples of international varieties.

Discovery

19 Aug 2024

Discovering the Elegance of South African Cap Classique
The first encounter with an exceptional South African Cap Classique is often revelatory, heightening the appreciation of its quality. While these sophisticated sparkling wines are crafted using the traditional method, they don't aim to mimic renowned sparkling wines. Instead, they strive to carve out a unique identity on the world's sparkling stage. Perhaps they already have - subtly, sublimely.

Discovery

12 Aug 2024

The incredible diversity of Provence rosé appellations
Provence rosés are the stars of summer but they also bring joy all year round. Grown in a magnificent region in the South of France, they offer outstanding variety and are worth rediscovering for their joyful character and their wellness-inducing aromatic spectrum.

Discovery

05 Aug 2024

Spain confirms its hunger for exports
A silent revolution has been in the making over the past few years in the Spanish wine industry. An expert in bulk wine sales – it is the world’s leading exporter country by volume – Spain is now aiming to improve its image and promote its quality wines internationally in a bid to move upmarket. We met four Spanish bodegas who explained how they have risen to the challenge.

Discovery

29 Jul 2024

SLOVENIA: A LAND OF ARTISAN WINE
If you are reading this article, the chances are you are either a wine professional or a wine enthusiast. However, let me ask you a simple question: have you ever tried wine from Slovenia? Without wishing to be disparaging, there is a high probability that you haven’t. Well, that is about to change soon …