Vinosity

Sicily’s winemakers take Marsala back to its roots

Sicily’s winemakers take Marsala back to its roots

Local producers are taking the indigenous grapes out of the Marsala blend to make artisanal table wines.  A new generation of Sicilian winemakers is revolutionising Marsala, a fortified wine whose...

Sicily’s winemakers take Marsala back to its roots

Local producers are taking the indigenous grapes out of the Marsala blend to make artisanal table wines.  A new generation of Sicilian winemakers is revolutionising Marsala, a fortified wine whose...

A conversation with: Jonathan Maltus, St Emilion kingpin

A conversation with: Jonathan Maltus, St Emilion kingpin

Jonathan Maltus is the second-largest landowner in St Emilion (with 65ha of vineyard he’s just behind Alain Vauthier of Ausone). He fell into winemaking almost by accident; having sold his...

A conversation with: Jonathan Maltus, St Emilion kingpin

Jonathan Maltus is the second-largest landowner in St Emilion (with 65ha of vineyard he’s just behind Alain Vauthier of Ausone). He fell into winemaking almost by accident; having sold his...

Albariño Shines from West to East

Albariño Shines from West to East

It isn’t in the major league yet (it’s not Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, after all) but Albariño has become the hottest grape of the year.

Albariño Shines from West to East

It isn’t in the major league yet (it’s not Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, after all) but Albariño has become the hottest grape of the year.

Prince Edward County makes its mark as a major Pinot Noir producer

Prince Edward County makes its mark as a major Pinot Noir producer

In a cool pocket of southeast Ontario, “the County” is quietly becoming known for quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Prince Edward County makes its mark as a major Pinot Noir producer

In a cool pocket of southeast Ontario, “the County” is quietly becoming known for quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Happy valley: the charm of the Loire

Happy valley: the charm of the Loire

The Loire’s blend of old and new, quaint and sophisticated – and its superb visitor experience – keeps it at the top of the list of France’s most-loved wine regions

Happy valley: the charm of the Loire

The Loire’s blend of old and new, quaint and sophisticated – and its superb visitor experience – keeps it at the top of the list of France’s most-loved wine regions

‘Technique is boring’ – Burgundy’s radical winemaker Jacques Devauges

‘Technique is boring’ – Burgundy’s radical winemaker Jacques Devauges

He says the past must be respected but Domaine des Lambrays’ Jacques Devauges is unafraid of change. Just don’t ask him to talk about barrel types or cold soak systems

‘Technique is boring’ – Burgundy’s radical winemaker Jacques Devauges

He says the past must be respected but Domaine des Lambrays’ Jacques Devauges is unafraid of change. Just don’t ask him to talk about barrel types or cold soak systems

‘Mentor Week doesn’t end when you go home – it stays with you’

‘Mentor Week doesn’t end when you go home – it stays with you’

Jane Anson’s ‘Bordeaux bootcamp’ has become a fixture in the Bordeaux calendar, and it’s only in its third year

‘Mentor Week doesn’t end when you go home – it stays with you’

Jane Anson’s ‘Bordeaux bootcamp’ has become a fixture in the Bordeaux calendar, and it’s only in its third year

A conversation with: Sarah Jane Evans MW, a wine communicator and writer

A conversation with: Sarah Jane Evans MW, a wine communicator and writer

Sarah Jane Evans MW is a wine communicator and writer. She is co-chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards, a contributing editor for Decanter magazine and chair of Spain’s Gran...

A conversation with: Sarah Jane Evans MW, a wine communicator and writer

Sarah Jane Evans MW is a wine communicator and writer. She is co-chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards, a contributing editor for Decanter magazine and chair of Spain’s Gran...

Pink void – how did rosés get so pale?

Pink void – how did rosés get so pale?

As rosés get lighter and lighter, Henry Jeffreys asks why the colour of wine is so important

Pink void – how did rosés get so pale?

As rosés get lighter and lighter, Henry Jeffreys asks why the colour of wine is so important

Boom boom in the land of Port

Boom boom in the land of Port

Porto (or Oporto as it is sometimes known), the northern powerhouse of Portugal, is buzzing. People no longer work in Porto and play in Lisbon; they work in Porto and...

Boom boom in the land of Port

Porto (or Oporto as it is sometimes known), the northern powerhouse of Portugal, is buzzing. People no longer work in Porto and play in Lisbon; they work in Porto and...

Natalie Oliveros, Fattoria La Fiorita, Montalcino

Natalie Oliveros, Fattoria La Fiorita, Montalcino

Natalie Oliveros, who was born in Northern New York, was given an Italian heritage and education by her Calabrese nonna (grandmother), and she was introduced to ‘basement winemaking’ by her...

Natalie Oliveros, Fattoria La Fiorita, Montalcino

Natalie Oliveros, who was born in Northern New York, was given an Italian heritage and education by her Calabrese nonna (grandmother), and she was introduced to ‘basement winemaking’ by her...

Enjoying your collection

Enjoying your collection

Once a wine collector has acquired enough bottles and the requisite accessories, the true magic begins: enjoyment.

Enjoying your collection

Once a wine collector has acquired enough bottles and the requisite accessories, the true magic begins: enjoyment.