The wine harvest is a stressful enough time for farmers without having the pressure of external problems. Read more

One topic you can be sure will arise – and arouse heated discussion - at any wine tasting is that of scoring systems.

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This is perhaps how I should feel after a week that’s been more than usually busy; in fact vertical and horizontal refer to two enjoyable and informative tastings I was fortunate enough to be invited to. Read more

The annual flood of new producers has long since decreed that it is impossible for any individual to keep up to date with every one. Read more

The intrigue, and sometimes pleasure of tasting older wines so often lies in the surprises they spring. Read more