The Nerello Mascalese is often referred to as the ‘Pinot Noir of Sicily’ and that is no surprise as it shows the same level of elegance and long shelf life. This variety has been planted on the island ...

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Chenin blanc is making a quiet comeback in Napa Valley, offering a fresh alternative to chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

You may not realise it, but some of the world’s most admired wines are blends – a mix of different grape varieties. Many of ...

Skin-contact and orange wine are frequently lumped together. But are they the same thing? Though all orange wines are made ...

Hull to become ‘the new Bordeaux’ in British wine boom sparked by climate change - Warmer temperatures could see the ...

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño ...

After many years of travelling the world as a journalist covering wars and natural disasters, I never expected to get so excited about a wine grape ...

A typical Easter Sunday lunch of lamb, roasted with garlic and flavoursome herbs such as thyme and rosemary need some feisty wines to complement them is often the choice for Easter meals.