Real Wine Fair videos: Tom Lubbe of Domaine Matassa
"How does a New Zealander who grew up in South Africa end up starting an iconoclastic estate in the Roussillon?" says Tom Lubbe's U.S. importer Louis-Dressner on their website. "This…
Doug Decants:
Matassa Cuvée Alexandria from Tom Lubbe, a true beauty of a flaming sunset of a desert island wine. From the Muscat of Alexandria, a synonym of which is Tottenham Park Muscat.…
Orange-boom and the irresistible rise of skin contact wines
Speaking of orange, the new film Skin Contact by Bottled Films features our very own Sir Wregg along with several of our growers. Watch the preview and head to Bottled Films's…
Going to the Real Wine Fair this Sunday? Plan ahead!
Plan ahead to save money and ensure you get the most out of your time at the fair! Are you a member of the PUBLIC? Purchase tickets online until 6pm Saturday 16th…
Seminal Seminars: The latest word on the spoken words
Throughout The Real Wine Fair, we will be holding a series of seminars & masterclasses from several guest speakers. Due to their popularity in previous years, spaces will be allocated…
Why you should be at the Real Wine Fair
2 WEEKS TO GO… SO MANY REASONS TO COME TO THE REAL WINE FAIR: Try a wine made from a blend of 400 grape varieties Meet a former punk…
The Real Alternative Wine Glossary: P (part one)
Paarl - Pink, Pretty In Paarl – Comes before wines in South Africa. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh – A quasi-masonic ritual observed in Gascon restaurants whereby you will only be able…
A Digression Concerning Snobbery
During the time of the year that people would like to re-invent themselves, some thoughts about what Donald Rumsfeld might call the certain uncertainties of the biz we are in.…
Doug Decants: Rhone, South Africa, & Northwest USA
Domaine des Miquettes - Saint-Joviality Domaine des Miquettes was created by Paul Estève and Chrystelle Vareille in 2003 in the village of Cheminas, a small village located on the high…
The Real Alternative Wine Glossary: O
Oak - Oyster Oak - I’m getting oak with plummy overtones I’m getting screwed on alimony --Frasier Oaked (pejorative) - eye of oak newt; essence of vanillin toad. Can be…