A Tribute to Phil, Les Caves’s diamond geezer
Phil Barnet, Phil B, is hanging up his metaphorical corkscrew after sixteen years of stout yeoman service with the Caves-sters. It is a fact universally acknowledged that the character of…
The UK Natural Wine Scene: Ten Years On
It is difficult to date the exact moment that a natural wine culture was born in this country. Although when I hear the word “culture” I release the safety corks…
Of Tasting Notes and Wine Tasters
The other day I was asked to do a pithy tasting note for a somewhat bland wine (let’s be generous) for a pub list. As well as the difficulty…
The Real Wine Fair is BACK! Who’s coming?
We are delighted to confirm the next Real Wine Fair will be taking place at Tobacco Dock on 22nd and 23rd May 2022. Tickets can be purchased here. Meet the…
News of the new: Coming soon to a list near you!
The Mad March Hares are thwacking each other on the noses, the sun has decided that it’s safe to come out, supermarket asparagus is still coming from Peru (but not…
Doug Decants: Les Chemins de l’Arskose
The Les Chemins de l'Arkose domaine is located in the heart of Montpeyroux in the Auvergne region. Yvan Bernard and Audrey Baldassin cultivate 8-hectares of vines on the various beautiful terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme. The soils are clay-limestone,…
Spotlight on: Kelley Fox Wines, Oregon
Formerly General Manager and Winemaker of Torii Mor Winery before working a stage at Gibbston Valley Wines in New Zealand with Grant Taylor, eventually Kelley became associate winemaker at…
Feeding the Ox – A Celebration of Oxidation
Networking with O2 When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be ~ Lao Tzu Only those who will risk going too far can possibly…
Spotlight on: I Vigneri, Sicily
A native of the city of Catania, Salvo Foti studied oenology and began his career in 1981 as a technical and agrarian advisor to some notable estates in eastern Sicily.…
Doug Decants: The Wines of Morlanche
In 2015, Lisa Lavagne and Brice Banchet decided to build their life project in the family home in Morlanche, to grow vines and make wine on the land belonging to…
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