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…
Q&A with Andrew Hedley of Framingham Wines
Here is Andrew's rather impressive biog which appears on Framingham's website: Originally from Gateshead in the north of England, our winemaker Dr Andrew Hedley was drawn to Framingham in 2001…
The Real Wine Fair 2013
This post also appears on our Real Wine Fair website. Head there fore more info about the fair, which is taking place in London on the 17-18th March. A pure…
Revving up the revolution: Part 2
A little bit of Jekyll, a little bit of Hyde â Rory Gallagher I canât second guess the intention of an amorphous group of critics and commentators any more than they…