The Douro Valley in northern Portugal is the home of Port, a famous fortified wine style. The region is one of the most beautiful in the world, with steeply…
A tale of two wine guides
Oz Clarke Pocket Wine Book 2014 (Anova Books) Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2014 (Octopus Books) There are two leading pocket wine guides on the market, so I thought it…
Announcing a new book: The Science of Sauvignon Blanc
It seems a while ago now, but back in July 2010 I visited New Zealand with the sole purpose of interviewing researchers who have been working on all aspects of…
Authentic wine is published today
So, it’s the official publication date of Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking. Sam and I were very pleased with the first proper review, which appeared today on Palate…
Advance copies of authentic wine have arrived!
Came home today to find an advanced copy of my new book had arrived. The excitement was slightly tempered by the fact that the dogs had torn the packaging into…
Book review: The Great Domaines of Burgundy
The Great Domaines of Burgundy, by Remington Norman and Charles Taylor. This is a revision of Remington Norman’s classic work on Burgundy, first published in 1992, and then revised in…