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South Africa
Palomino: More Than Just a Neutral Variety
Dr. Jamie Goode and Lisse Garnett of Wineanorak went deep into the history and intricacies of Palomino and offered up a very compelling argument for why this overlooked and misunderstood variety should be consumed more often, especially in a non-fortified/oxidized form. In particular, Blackwater’s ‘Pleasure Garden’ was singled out for the commitment to protecting old […]
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Australia
Belgian Sommelier Turned Winemaker Nominated for Young Gun of Wine
Koen Janssens took the path less travelled for many European sommeliers seeing his journey go from Belgium to France to Australia. After settling into the natural wine world of Australia he found his own path and now being recognized for his commitment to fresh, fun wines that reflect the more serious northern European personality still […]
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Australia
Sommelier Turned Sommelier/Winemaker: Young Gun Louis Schofield of Worlds Apart
Louis took the road of many before…left the floor for another career in wine, winemaking in this case. Unlike many of those that went on this path, Louis never left the floor and in fact devotes a great deal of time to his wine bar, Hellbound in Adelaide. He remains the assistant winemaker at Ochota […]
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Australia
The Unlikely Duo: Somos Wines
Ben Caldwell and Mauricio Ruiz Cantú are the brains, faces, brawn, and creativity behind one of Australia’s most successful next-gen wine brands of the past decade. Somos Wines pushes boundaries with the duo’s love of Mediterranean varieties, namely Italian grapes. The colorful packaging is inspired by Aboriginal and Mexican art, both referencing the history of […]
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South Africa
Wine Press
South Africa with a Cedilha: Thistle & Weed’s Portuguese Nuance
While not the entirety of the focus of Stephanie Wiid and Etienne Terblanche’s joint venture better known as Thistle & Weed, Portuguese and Iberian grapes as a whole are becoming more important to them. The idea of sustainability is more than the farming and winemaking practices, as making the correct decisions on grape varieties will often […]
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South Africa
Trailblazing Natasha Williams of Lelie Van Saron
Malu Lambert sat down with Natasha and was able to get the soft-spoken ‘Lily of Saron’ to open up on her past, present and very bright future. While not overseeing winemaking for two estates for one of the most respected large growers in South Africa (Bosman Family Vineyards), Natasha produces some really stunning wine under […]
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England
Digby: Five world class English wines to try this summer
National Geographic’s London-based editor Fiona Beckett has tasted a large array of English fizz and has named her five favorites for this summer. Digby Fine English’s ‘Leander Pink’ is joined by great company and ‘Leander’ is truly one of the most exquisite rosé sparklers in the country. Read more here.
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Australia
Triple Crown Nominated Michael Dhillon of Bindi
The Halliday Wine Companion Awards are one of Australia’s most lauded recognitions for vinous excellence. This year, Michael Dhillon owner/winemaker/caretaker of Bindi Wines in the Macedon Ranges was the only finalist in three distinct categories: Viticulturist of the Year, Winemaker of the Year and Winery of the Year.
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England
“Balfour (AKA Hush Heath) is pretty rad.” sayeth Dr. Jamie Goode
London-based writer and wine critic Dr. Jamie Goode waxed poetically about Richard Lynn-Balfour’s visionary sparkling wine project in Kent of Balfour Wines and the Hush Heath Estate. “Modesty and talent, the perfect pairing, found in ample measure at Hush Heath,” says Richard. Read what the good doctor has to say about here.
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