Blog Archive

Chile's extremes of growing conditions are reflected in her wines. A strong, single message could help clarify Chile’s identity in the world of wine and carry the diversity in its wake.
From the slopes of Ravera in Piedmonte, the Elvio Cogno estate make ‘cool,’ elegant and traditional Barolo.
The English Nose sniffs out the family saga and the sentiment which lie behind Mondavi’s Continuum.
Tim & Marcia Mondavi’s quest for a site to make a 'super Californian' to equal the First Growths of Bordeaux took them to Prichard Hill in Napa.
The grape variety Nerello Mascalese finds its niche on the slopes of a volcano nurtured by the skilful Paolo Caciorgna.
Reds may steal the show, but Italy has a profusion of whites bursting with Latin personality. Pass by the predictable offerings for three more unusual whites ‘sniffed’ and recommended by the English Nose.