Soil is not just soil, believe me. Friday 12 June I had a chance to see something we normally only get to read about: the soil under the grapevines, one of the most basic elements of terroir. If at any point in your wine-drinking life you’ve pooh-poohed terroir as being an over-rated French notion, and […]
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Put in your order for Chinese Bordeaux wine, vintage 2020
Things are heating up in Bordeaux, France, with the tasting sessions for the primeurs, or new wines, starting today (30 March). Wednesday I’ll be joining 1,000 other journalists and wine writers who descend on the area, for three days of tastings and talking to producers. Meanwhile, Bordeaux winemakers are taking advantage of the wine world’s […]
Out of town guests for New Year’s weekend? Serve Swiss!
‘Tis the season for overseas guests and non-Swiss friends to drop in for a sociable drink or two. Here are some suggestions for showing off the fine wines of Switzerland. Aperitif food, uncomplicated Keep it simple – Swiss wines work well with Swiss air-dried meats and cheese platters for late afternoon or early evening. Dried […]
Paleo boss raises a glass to local and global
“My philosophy is simple: I like the world of music, and there I think global because you have to let yourself think big enough. But I drink “local,” Daniel Rossellat smiles, raising a glass of very good Chasselas from the vineyards near Paleo, the festival he founded more than 35 years ago. “I always taste […]
Wine of the week: La Colombe Rouge
Wine of the week: Domaine La Colombe Rouge 2006, from the domain’s Reserve line Winery: La Colombe, Féchy, Vaud, Switzerland Blend of Garanoir, Gamaret, Gamay, and Pinot Noir Ample volume, fruity but with notes of spices, tobacco, coffee Best after 1-5 years Price: CHF25 for 75cl Where to buy: La Colombe winery. Tel: +41 21 […]