Gaillac
The often overlooked wines of Gaillac, where rustic charm trumps glamour.
Independent Wine Discovery
Exploring lesser-known wine regions, local grape varieties and independent producers — with a particular focus on Japan.
A WINE FOGG SPECIALISM
Japanese Wine
Independently researched, unrivalled depth.
Nick Rowan is one of the few Japanese Wine specialists outside Japan, bringing together years of first-hand investigation into the country’s wine regions, grapes and producers.
His pioneering comprehensive reference book is complemented by detailed regional wine maps and an extensive database of Japanese wineries, importers and venues around the world.
Explore Regions
Discover lesser-known wine regions, from the volcanic vineyards of the Canary Islands to Andorra, Cyprus, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina — plus distinctive wines from Gaillac and Derthona Timorasso.
Dubrovnik
Where and what to drink in Dubrovnik and the almost lost grape of Malvasia Dubrovačka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Learn about the native grape varieties of North Macedonia how to go about exploring them when visiting.
Canary Islands Grapes
The Jurassic Park of wine grapes.
Read about the history and modern-day producers across the Canary Islands.
Beyond the Vineyard
From unusual grape varieties and artisan cheeses to craft beer, wine awards and the occasional delightful oddity — explore the stories, discoveries and anything that appeals to my food and beverage geek streak.
The Roquefort Findings
Tasting notes from our comparative tasting of Roquefort producers For details on individual producers please see our article:…
The Roquefort Files
The 7 official Roquefort producers See our accompanying article The Roquefort-philes on tasting 15 Roquefort in one sitting. Société…
Welsh Wines – WOW!
Welsh Wines showcase their diversity at the London Welsh Centre on 5th March 2024 Think of Wales and…
MOONQ’s Nrneni revival
Armenia prides itself on being the cradle of winemaking, with the oldest winery ever discovered (Areni-1) located in…
ABOUT WINE FOGG
Independent. Curious. A little obsessive.
Wine Fogg explores the lesser-known corners of the wine world — the places, grapes and people whose stories deserve to be told. Independent research, practical guides and a particular fascination with Japan.
A little more wine discovery?
Occasional notes on unusual grapes, overlooked regions, Japanese wine and new Wine Fogg projects. No clutter.