All you needed to know about Qvevri but were afraid to ask
An interview with John Wurdeman of Pheasant's Tears Kvevri? Qvevri? Which is it? We are spelling it âQvevri". There was much discussion on this; a few German importers prefer the…
An Amphora Experience
 Anforak - Anhedoni - Anaphora - Aphorism - Anachronism - Anfora - Annie Hall There was a moment of hush as Stalin's barber cleared away the topsoil and scraped off the clay. He paused like a…
The Return of Chapooterman
Michel Chapoutier planted his soap box firmly on the ground and gave of his wisdom according to The Drinks Business. If absence was air then, as with all critiques of natural…
Real Wine Month part 1
Over one hundred restaurants participating and counting. From Cornwall to Edinburgh, from humble bar to Michelin garlanded fine dining, you will be able to drink natural wines by the glass…
The art of tasting
âForget all rules, forget all restrictions, as to taste, as to what ought to be said, write for the pleasure of itâwhether slowly or fastâevery form of resistance to a…
A competition for Real Sommeliers
A new Iron Sommelier Challenge has been inaugurated in the US Said to test the skills of wine waiters under the most extreme conditions, the challenge is divided into six…
Is natural wine moral?
We have two kinds of morality side by side: one which we preach but do not practice, and another which we practice but seldom preach --Bertrand Russell My liberalism says…
Wine au Naturel: a podcast interview with Tom Lubbe of Matassa
Tom Lubbe's wines, under their label Matassa, are known for their intensely mineral-driven, pure expressions of terroirs. Tom is a passionate advocate of working with a hands-off approach both in the winery and…
Everything you need to know about the Real Wine Fair 2013
So youâre back again? Yes, and this time itâs even more personal and personable! Remind me what it is all about? The Real Wine Fair is an artisan growersâ…