When the Hills Burn, Who Guards the Vine?

When the Hills Burn, Who Guards the Vine

As I write this in late July 2026, the European horizon is looking rather smoky. Wildfires have swept across Spain and France, burning hundreds of thousands of hectares. We’ve even seen smoke drifting ominously over the limestone (...)

As I write this in late July 2026, the European horizon is looking rather smoky. Wildfires have swept across Spain and France, burning hundreds of thousands of hectares. We’ve (...)

As I write this in late July 2026, the European horizon is looking rather smoky. Wildfires have (...)

The Importance & Futility of Scores

The Importance & Futility of Scores

A guide to the styles of the Médoc & Graves – 2025 Vintage Bordeaux criticism becomes ever more diffuse. Whilst Parker once ruled the market, today we feature scores from ten or more different critics. In order to understand (...)

A guide to the styles of the Médoc & Graves – 2025 Vintage Bordeaux criticism becomes ever more diffuse. Whilst Parker once ruled the market, today we feature scores from ten (...)

A guide to the styles of the Médoc & Graves – 2025 Vintage Bordeaux criticism becomes (...)

2024 Port Vintage Declaration

2024 Port Vintage Declaration

The 2024 Port Vintage Declaration is always an event. In the modern era, it has become rarer still. Which is why this week’s release of the 2024 Vintage Ports — the first full general declaration since 2017 — feels genuinely interesting. (...)

The 2024 Port Vintage Declaration is always an event. In the modern era, it has become rarer still. Which is why this week’s release of the 2024 Vintage Ports — the first full general (...)

The 2024 Port Vintage Declaration is always an event. In the modern era, it has become rarer still. (...)