South Africa has a very long and turbulent history as far as wine goes…much less linear than most...
South Africa’s Signature Wine: Pinotage
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Anne Arnold Articles
Prosecco – Sunshine in a Glass
Let’s admit it. Prosecco is easy to take for granted. I am a Champagne Master and I know that the...
Is it Zinfandel, Primitivo or Tribidrag? YES!
Yes…it is all three! Many wine varieties have the same name in different places, and this is one...
talking minerality in wine with alex maltman
"Minerality" is a word that is often used lately in wine reviews, especially white wines. It is a...
Ask the Expert: When Should I Decant Wine?
Decanting is a simple and elegant way to serve wine to make it more flavorful. It is basically...
Chianti Classico: The Legend of the Black Rooster
If you ever drink a wine from Chianti Classico from Tuscany, Italy, you may notice an interesting...
What is a “Bordeaux Blend”?
Bordeaux is a wine region in southeast France that has a reputation for some of the most expensive...
Talking Sustainable Wines with Sandra Taylor: Why Packaging Matters
In our last discussion we talked about what does "sustainable wine " mean. This time we look at...
Wine Shopping in Champagne and Paris
I am writing to you from Paris, where I am taking a little work-cation (good news coming...
Talking Sustainable Wine with Martin Reyes, MW
I had the good fortune to connect with Martin through Peter Paul of Peter Paul Wines, where he is...
If You Like…then try……
Start your new year getting out of your wine rut! There are plenty of reasons not to try new wines...
Madame Pommery: The Story of A Trailblazing Woman
Champagne has many wonderful stories of people who made an impact, survived through rough times,...