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Located in the west of Romania, Cramele Recaș is a reflection of the country’s winemaking heritage and modern ambitions; it’s a place where tradition meets innovation, and where people’s warmth resonates with you. My visit to Cramele Recaș in October was my first visit to Romania. The
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Cas’Amaro is about sustainability, using native grape varieties, and having a bold vision for the future. In a year of exciting milestones, they’ve embraced consumer trends for lower-alcohol and organic wines, made with precision and care. At the same time, they’ve faced challenges head-on, expanding their offerings
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Donnafugata is one of Sicily’s most revered wineries. Established in 1983 by Giacomo Rallo and Gabriella Anca Rallo, the winery draws from over 170 years of family history in winemaking. Now under the stewardship of their children, Antonio and José, Donnafugata continues to champion Sicily’s extraordinary terroir, making
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When Bruno Paillard founded his eponymous Champagne house in 1981, his vision was clear: to make a Champagne of purity, reflecting the finest expression of its terroir. I first visited the estate 10 years ago and fell in love with this purity then. At just 27 years old, Bruno, already
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As a food writer, I should write about food. As a wine writer, I should write about wine. But as a human, I must write about people. At Pétrus in Belgravia, the people are at the heart of what makes it extraordinary. They are nothing short of exceptional, giving the
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Located in the rolling hills of Alenquer, just a stone's throw from Lisbon, Quinta de Chocapalha is a family-owned estate celebrated for its dedication to sustainability, authenticity, and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties. At its heart is the Tavares family, whose passion for the land and vineyards
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Nestled in the heart of Champagne, Billecart-Salmon house has been family-owned and operated since it was founded in 1818. Today, under the stewardship of the seventh generation, Billecart-Salmon combines tradition with innovative changes and thought processes that have been incorporated into their Champagnes gradually over the past few years. It
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In recent years, Prosecco has taken the world by storm, loved by consumers for its light, fruity style and accessible price point. Yet, perhaps it’s time to reconsider Cava, a sparkling wine that has quietly matured and evolved over the past few years. Though it shares shelf space with
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Founded by Fred Schrader in 1998, Schrader Cellars has swiftly become one of the most respected names in Napa Valley, renowned for its single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. At the core of Schrader’s success is the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, widely recognised as one of Napa's premier
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Cloudy Bay’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc promises to be another exceptional release, thanks to the meticulous attention given to each step of the winemaking process. As Operations Winemaker Daniel Sorrell explains, “We treat every wine as if it will make the blend and try our best to make everything at
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Nestled in the heart of Hampshire, England, Pinglestone Estate is part of the evolution of English winemaking, combining sustainable practices with craftsmanship to produce wines of exceptional quality. With a focus on the traditional sparkling wine trio - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, grown in chalky soils akin to
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