For over a decade, F.A.W.C! – the Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Classic, has been a highlight on the New Zealand foodie event calendar drawing wine enthusiasts and foodies alike to the heart of New Zealand’s food and wine country. Held in March, this vibrant festival coincides with the region’s wine harvest, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic firsthand.
A Tale of Visionaries: How Casablanca Valley Became Chile’s Great Wine Capital
Pablo Morandé and Sergio Correa Undurraga were instrumental in establishing Casablanca Valley as a leading Chilean wine region, focusing on cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Their vision redefined Chilean viticulture, positioning the valley on the global wine map. Building on this legacy, Alberto Guolo, head winemaker at Casas del Bosque, continues to innovate and elevate Casablanca’s wines through sustainable practices. Together, they have transformed the valley into a renowned destination for fine, sustainable wines.
The Cathiards – a family affair.
Since 1990, when Florence and Daniel Cathiard purchased Graves Classified Growth Château Smith Haut Lafitte, they have been dedicated to bringing wine enthusiasts and neophytes to the heart of Bordeaux. Making the world of Bordeaux wine accessible to all.
Local legend Prue Henschke
Improving the soil health of Adelaide, South Australia
Winemakers who shaped the legacy of Porto and Douro
Passionate winemakers who have not only crafted world-class wines but also elevated Porto and Douro regions to the pinnacle of the global wine industry.
Winemakers in the roots of Mendoza’s wine tourism
Mendoza is the main wine producer province in Argentina and one of the Great Wine Capitals of the world. Its climate and soil offer perfect conditions for the growing of vines, but it is the men and women of Mendoza who do their magic and create the elixir.
Centuries of Veronese winemaking: a cornerstone tradition
Zeni and Tedeschi families embody two examples of enthusiasm for the production of wine, each following the foresight of their own ancestors
Rheinhessen rebels: Make wine great again
Today, every wine growing region has winemakers who have changed our perception of wine with their skill, patience and pioneering spirit. Out of the many excellent winemakers Rheinhessen has to offer, we have picked two relentlessly ambitious wineries who embody our motto “a world of excellence” so perfectly and who have made Rheinhessen famous.
Winemakers Who Have Helped Make Napa Valley Famous
From the father of modern wine tasting rooms to the “Judgment of Paris” winemaker who defied the world with Napa Valley Chardonnay, these eight winemakers changed the course of history to make Napa Valley the premier wine country destination it is today.
The Visionaries Shaping Rioja’s Future
Four names stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines, among the hundreds of talented winemakers here, both past and present.
Kiara Scott Farmer is crowned 2024 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year
Kiara Scott Farmer is the youngest winemaker in South Africa and also the head winemaker of Brookdale Estate in Paarl, Cape Winelands – one of the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners.
Winemaker Kate Radburnd – a legend in Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Country
Kate Radburnd is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers. With over 40 vintages under her belt she has been producing premium wines across a range of varietals and wine styles achieving gold medals and trophies around the world. She is a role model for women in wine and arguably one of the Hawke’s Bay region’s most famous pioneers of wine.