The instant that endures.
There is a moment in every serious blind tasting when the glass tells you something before you have found the words for it. The colour is too deep for Nebbiolo, too alive for Syrah. The nose arrives in layers — dried fig, dark cherry, a whisper of chocolate that dissolves into something almost medicinal, like a herb pressed between the pages of an old book. (more…)
Tokara Wine Estate is one of the most fascinating and dynamic estates in the South African wine landscape. More recent than many of the region’s historic properties, Tokara was founded in 1994 from a personal and entrepreneurial vision: that of GT Ferreira, who initially purchased the estate as a “lifestyle farm,” drawn by the extraordinary beauty of its setting. (more…)
Babylonstoren is not simply a winery. It is one of the most iconic destinations in South African wine and contemporary hospitality—a project that seamlessly blends history, agriculture, architecture, and tourism. Located in the Franschhoek Valley, this historic farm founded in 1692 is now a complete experience: vineyards, gardens, restaurants, wellness spaces, and refined accommodation coexist in a carefully designed ecosystem that tells the story of the land through lived experience. (more…)
When I decided to move to Burgundy, I expected to find great wines, immaculate vineyards, and a deeply rooted wine culture. All of that was there, of course. What I did not expect was the almost obsessive level of attention devoted to every single vine and every single bottle. Burgundy is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions. Located in east-central France, it includes iconic areas such as Chablis, the Côte d’Or—divided into the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune—and the Mâconnais further south. (more…)
A reflection on how consumption habits have changed in recent years and what place wine occupies today in the everyday lives of Spaniards.There was a time when wine was simply part of everyday life. It did not need to be explained, promoted, or justified. In Spain, as in much of Mediterranean Europe, wine was as common on the table as bread. It accompanied lunch, dinner, local celebrations, and conversations among friends. (more…)
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For years, the wine world lived with an almost religious conviction: wine had to be at the center of the conversation. Trade fairs talked about wine. Tastings talked about wine. Producers talked about wine. Communicators talked about wine. (more…)
