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Meet the Makers – Ghislain Moritz and Angela Prado of Maison Moritz Prado in Alsace
The evening opened with an introduction by Kathleen Burk, Director of the Wine Guild, who arranged the event and organized the wines. Whilst on a wine-tasting sweep in Romania several years ago, I (Kathy) visited Avincis Winery, where Ghislain was the winemaker. I liked the wines and enjoyed talking with the winemaker, and intended to Read more...
Richard Kershaw MW, winemaker and authority on vine clones
It was back in 2019 when I first met Richard Kershaw in London, at Berners Tavern where I work as Wine Director. He came to introduce his wines and philosophy. We had a beautiful tasting and a very interesting conversation about wines, vine clones and terroir. I was impressed by his thorough knowledge, I would Read more...
Gattinara, a hidden gem in Piedmont
Those who know me, know that one of my favourite wines is Barolo, but I extend that to include wines made with Nebbiolo outside the Barolo and Barbaresco areas, such as in the Gattinara area in Piedmont. It was back in 2010 when I attended my first Wine Masterclass in Milan. I was very excited Read more...
A ‘Burgundian’ Pinot Noir made in Germany, by Jean Stodden
The Ahr region in Germany is given its name by a small river running through this beautiful narrow valley, north of the better known Mosel. Around 83% of production is red, with Spätburgunder (German name for Pinot Noir) the region’s dominant grape (65%), making this the world’s most northerly wine region dedicated to red wine Read more...
Wines made by Sommeliers – Part 2
Gasper Carman Following my first piece about popular and award-winning Sommeliers who started making their own wine (Frank Massard and David Seijas), I was extremely keen to continue the series and write about another great personality, Slovenian Gasper Carman. I met Gasper in 2017 at a wine tasting in London and went to visit his Read more...
Chateau Gazin and its magic terroir
Before the present lockdown I had the privilege to visit Bordeaux and a selection of top Chateaux. Chateau Gazin is located on the plateau, the best terroir in Pomerol. The “magic” of the terroir is due to its unique soil composition. On the plateau the soil is mainly clay and gravel with subsoil made up Read more...
A Burgundy Wine Superstar in the making: David Croix
Just before Covid - 19 reared its ugly head I had the privilege to be taken for a wine trip to Burgundy, where I finally managed to meet a producer that I particularly value and respect in the industry: David Croix. David is a young winemaker in Beaune, recognised in the region as a rising super Read more...
Wines made by Sommeliers
This week Matteo turns his attention to wines made by Sommeliers: These past years have seen popular and award-winning Sommeliers start making their own wine. Once they leave the restaurant floor after serving, selling and tasting thousands of bottles, they eventually realise that they want to try and make their own. Here are two great examples Read more...
The joys of Spain
This month, in his opening contribution, Award-winning Sommelier Matteo Montone goes off the beaten track in search of successful wine and food matches The joys of Spain: Two weeks ago I was in Sant Sadurní D’Anoia (capital of Cava) and had the good fortune to visit the cellars of Gramona, a family run winery, and taste Read more...
