If there’s one thing you can count on at Côte, it’s that if it isn’t French, it isn’t on the list. It’s a bold philosophy, but one that has served them well for two decades. Now, they’re taking that “all-French or nothing” ethos to the digital world with the launch of Côte Uncorked, their first-ever online wine shop. A...
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Hackstons Knightsbridge Lays Down a Gauntlet for Autumn Just over a year in, and Hackstons Knightsbridge isn’t just settling in—it’s staging a takeover. The luxury spirits specialist has just unveiled its autumn program, and frankly, it’s the most compelling roster of tastings I’ve seen from a merchant this season. They’re not just...
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Spanish Garnacha: A Journey to the Source A trip to northeastern Spain highlights the unique excitement of drinking Spanish Garnacha in its homeland. The goal was to understand why regions like Campo de Borja, Cariñena, and Calatayud are so perfect for this grape and to find the best value wines. Bush vines Spanish Garnacha Why...
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Last week I attended a masterclass at the Institute of the Masters of Wine showcasing the very first winery in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, La Celia. The current winemaker, Andrea Ferreyra has been making wines for Le Celia since 2006 and she was present to lead us through the masterclass. Head Winemaker, Andrea Ferreyra...
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Thomas Larmoyer founded Soil Therapy because he is on a mission to shake up how we see Alsatian wine. A self taught wine maker, Thomas learned his craft organically by talking, listening and tasting with Alsatian winemakers. It helps that he also worked as a sales manager for renown winery Ostertag before becoming a full-time...
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The Mornington Peninsula, a picturesque maritime wine region south of Melbourne, Australia, is celebrated for its elegant, cool-climate wines. A Mornington Peninsula vineyard I was visiting Melbourne this past January and visiting the vineyards of Mornington Peninsula was a top priority. That and laying on beach! Melbourne is only...
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