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10 Jun 2025

Vines by Rosa - From Africa to Bordeaux – breaking through the glass ceiling of wine
The slump in wine sales in erstwhile high-performance and promise-filled markets is leading many wine professionals to pivot to other export destinations, including Africa. As they embark on their journey into the continent’s uncharted territory for wine, they would do well to encounter Bordeaux-based Chinedu Rita Rosa, one of its most driven facilitators of conversations between importers and producers.

Latest News

05 Jun 2025

From emerging markets to evolving tastes: the trends redefining the global wine space
The global wine market may be under pressure, but there are clear opportunities for savvy exporters to future-proof their business.

Stars and Wine

03 Jun 2025

Anya Taylor-Joy: “What makes wine unforgettable is the emotion it sparks”
She earned a reputation as being an uncompromising actress in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, one of the most popular series on Netflix. More recently, in the totally off-the-wall Mad Max ‘Furiosa’, she proved that she could also play a badass at the wheel of its Frankenstein-esque hot rods. But what really drives Anya Taylor-Joy is good wine!

Portraits

26 May 2025

Bodegas Alma de la Sierra: A Journey of Passion and Faith
In the heart of Sierra Nevada, two Italians—Alessio Miconi and Marco Cimino—have embarked on a journey that goes beyond winemaking. It is a journey fueled by a profound love for the land and a shared vision to craft wines that are pure, authentic, and deeply connected to their environment. Alma de la Sierra, their winery, is a testament to that vision—its name drawing from the essence of both their souls, and the land they now call home.

Pairings

23 May 2025

Zucchini Carpaccio, Feta & Preserved Lemon
Discover our fresh, sun-kissed recipe for zucchini carpaccio with feta and a hint of preserved lemon. A light, vibrant, plant-based dish—perfect for a summer lunch or a chic yet simple starter.

Discovery

19 May 2025

The hidden talent of Provence’s red wines
Red wines remain in the minority in Provence’s colour spectrum, overshadowed by the region’s rosés, despite the fact they are made from the same grape varieties. These are wines with appeal, though, invariably show true sense of place and encapsulating the expertise of winegrowers who have made it their mission to promote them, much to the delight of their customers.

Discovery

06 May 2025

Crowning glory: Why Cape brandy’s time has finally come
Despite a 350-year history and its status as a global champion, South Africa’s Cape brandies remain largely unknown in export markets. That may all be about to change.