Germany is the world’s biggest import market and, as elsewhere, it’s sommeliers who are the tastemakers. Sascha Speicher identifies the sommeliers making the most impact.
In the famously collegiate wine industry winemaker Charles Smith likes to go his own way. It’s a strategy that’s brought him success, as Roger Morris reports.
The Caribbean island of Cuba has remained locked in Cold War hostilities with the US, long after other nations. But the ice is melting. Larry Walker asks what this means for wine.
Where do cashed-up wine lovers go to engage with wine? Adam Lechmere reports on Honest Grapes, the company that aims to offer wine with something extra.
City Winery has everything found in the best wineries: a good winemaker, a keen audience, and fine dining. The only thing it doesn’t have is a rural location. Scott Saunders reports.
Even today, the sparkling wine sector is dominated by Champagne. But one Italian company has been able to create a sparkling wine brand on its own terms. Felicity Carter visits Ferrari.
Sandro Boscaini isn’t simply the man behind legendary producer Masi, finds Dr Caroline Gilby MW. He is also a financial innovator and outspoken advocate.
Three decades ago, the Rallo family made a strategic decision to abandon Sicily’s ailing Marsala trade. Today, Roger Morris reports, their Donnafugata winery is a leader of the island’s thriving table wine business.
When the government closed down the alcohol monopoly, a whole new monopoly appeared. Treve Ring explains how the wine market in the province of Alberta works.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
