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This month sees the Japanese celebrating Hanami or the traditional custom of enjoying the cherry blossom season, and the chances are that they will be indulging in some rosé wine.

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.

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.

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.

The British-American actress who featured in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’, ‘Edge of Tomorrow’, ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, opens up about her love of fine wines. She shares her poetic thoughts on wine and invites us to enjoy it not just for its flavour but as a genuine cultural and artistic experience.