Discovery

Georgia, where Orange is the new tack
The outstanding 2024 crop is helping Georgia recover from the challenging conditions of the previous year, with pressure from war bubbling just beneath the surface. The country’s orange wine is garnering international acclaim. In fact, Georgia secured an endorsement, not only for the colour by OIV but also a Unesco Intangible Heritage listing for this ancient form of winemaking. Despite this, orange wine accounts for just 5% of production in a country that boasts over 500 native grapevines. We focus on some of its iconic wineries.
VIK Winery: A Fusion of Nature, Science, and Art
Founded in 2004 by Alex and Carrie Vik in Millahue, Chile—known as "The Place of Gold"—VIK Winery is a testament to innovation and sustainability in winemaking. Combining state-of-the-art technology, ancient traditions, and a deep respect for nature, VIK has become a benchmark for producing world-class wines.
How wine became the catalyst for Mendoza’s gourmet food scene
In just 25 years, the province of Mendoza in Argentina has developed an outstanding gourmet food scene through its connections with wine. Today it stands out as the Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomic Harmony and is one of the two Argentine cities included in the Michelin Guide.
South-West France : A low-key wine region with a big personality
Sandwiched between the storied vineyards of Bordeaux and the equally famous wine region of Languedoc, South-West France continues to be unjustly overlooked by the public. And yet, from the Lot Valley to the foothills of the Pyrenees via Gascony, this extensive wine region is home to appellations that most certainly deserve our attention.
Pacheca Group, the taste of Portugal
In less than two decades, Pacheca Group, which has a presence in five regions, has become a formidable standard-bearer for Portuguese viticultural heritage. As a staunch advocate of the variety and quality of the country’s wine proposition, the company continues to aim for a very specific goal, which is to show the world that Portugal is the home of excellent wines. And if the country’s bottlings are increasingly gaining exposure, it might just have something to do with that…
How Valpolicella reconciles tradition with a global vision
The Valpolicella wine region is located in the province of Verona in north-eastern Italy’s vinous powerhouse that is Veneto. Rolling landscapes and quality wines are two of its defining features. Read on to find out what other factors make the region unique.
Argentina, where variety comes second nature
Argentine wines are not only made from very diverse varietals grown over a wide range of vineyard sites and altitudes, they are inspired by projects that differ greatly in size and origin. Kaiken, Cabrini, Les Amis and Andeluna are examples of the country’s multi-faceted approach to growing wine.