The ‘Grand Cru’ of Olive Oil – Morisfarms
Jeroboams onPicture the most idyllic vista of Tuscany, and what comes to mind? A vineyard, naturally. Perhaps a cypress tree-lined road winding gently through the rolling hills. And maybe, in the distance, an ancient olive grove, …
Continue readingThe Terroir of Prosecco
Nico Zuliani onProsecco is an iconic Italian sparkling wine, but is often considered as a cheap wine produced on an industrial scale. However, there are vineyards capable of producing characterful, expressive wines of great quality. Nico Zuliani, one of General Managers, is from Treviso in the heart of Prosecco country, and is here to give us the low down on the key quality production areas of this great sparkling wine.
Continue readingA Day in the Life of a UK Wine Merchant: Bordeaux En Primeur Week
Xavier Hornblow onOne of the most traditional aspects of the wine trade is the annual phenomenon that is a Bordeaux en primeur campaign. I’m coming to the end of my eleventh en primeur vintage so I ought …
Continue readingOrange Wine: What Is It?!
Peter Mitchell MW onThere has been quite a lot of wine press attention for oranges wines over the past couple of years and they have a certain following in the UK – mostly among younger urban consumers – …
Continue readingNot Just for Summer: Domaine de Sermezy of Beaujolais
Peter Mitchell MW onIt may seem a little odd to even consider the idea of Beaujolais as we head into winter, but these wines are not just for the summer months. While a light red, nicely chilled, is …
Continue readingBiodynamic – For the Better?
Nico Zuliani onBiodynamic is a buzzword that has appeared in wine circles over the last couple years, but what exactly does it mean? It conjures up ideas of pagan magic, sorcery and a belief in mythical energy …
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