Artist Bernard Garo embellishes Blaise Duboux’s Dézaley Grand Cru Haut de Pierre 2021 label, encapsulating the resilience of Vaud winegrowers in a rare edition of only six hundred bottles. ANIMA, a collaborative project, melds winemaking and art to craft iconic wines, epitomizing the distinct personality of each vintage through original works, creating a unique multi-sensory experience.
Stories of passion for wine and respect for the land, spanning through generations.
Two great winemakers from Verona and their grapes – Boscaini and Zenato families.
NAPA VALLEY WORLD-CLASS WINE TOURISM THEN & NOW
In the heart of California’s Napa Valley, where the vineyards sprawl across undulating hills, a symphony of grapevines, passion, and innovation has played out over the years, transforming a once-sleepy region into a world-renowned wine destination.
Legends shaping the Douro Valley’s history
Winemakers who have played pivotal roles in shaping the Douro Valley into a world famous wine region, from past to present, that inspired many others on the path to excellence.
Illustrious Winemakers: Pioneers of Swiss Viticulture
The richness of swiss wines lies in the passion and expertise of winemakers who have shaped the reputation of each wine region. Let’s delve into twelve iconic figures who have contributed to the radiance of their respective terroirs.
Hawke’s Bay – home to innovative winemakers for more than a hundred years
As New Zealand’s most diverse winegrowing region and home to the oldest winery, Hawke’s Bay has long attracted innovative and talented winemakers who have contributed to the region’s rich wine story. From one of New Zealand’s founding fathers to the country’s...
Jean Michel Cazes – Bordeaux’s Finest Ambassador
In June this year, Bordeaux lost one of its elder statesmen, a man who started the wine tourism revolution in the Medoc, alongside a lifetime of other wine achievements.
Blending bubbles with motherhood
“I can’t imagine myself without my professional career because it is part of who I am. The same thing happens to me with motherhood.” Ana Paula Bartolucci tells us in this inspiring interview.
Winemakers Who Have Revolutionized Rioja
Past and present four talented men stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines.
Penfolds and Grange: The View from the Top
I tend to actively avoid the word ‘iconic’ as it seems like a somewhat crass descriptor for most wines. However, for truly iconic wines, what other word applies? When tasked with the assignment to write about an iconic wine from Adelaide, South Australia, there seemed to be little contest. Penfolds Grange was the obvious choice. As I sit in Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago’s office at Magill Estate to discuss Grange’s role as an icon, Gago accepts its truth, but with a sigh.
Excellence from Rheinhessen
Germany has a long history of winemaking. Some 2000 years ago, the Romans introduced viticulture to the Germanic territories. Through the centuries, Germany established 13 wine-growing regions, mostly located in the west and southwest of the country, of which Rheinhessen is the largest.
Meet Kiara Scott Farmer – one of South Africa’s youngest female winemakers
Kiara Scott Farmer, of Brookdale Estate in the Cape Winelands was appointed as sole winemaker at the age of only 26, making her the youngest head female winemaker in South Africa.