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.

A 438-page guide to Japanese wine.

Explore Regions

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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.

Map of the Canary Islands showing areas planted with grape vines

Canary Islands Grapes

The Jurassic Park of wine grapes.
Read about the history and modern-day producers across the Canary Islands.

Dubrovnik

Where and what to drink in Dubrovnik and the almost lost grape of Malvasia Dubrovačka

Gaillac

The often overlooked wines of Gaillac, where rustic charm trumps glamour.

Andorra

Learn about the 5 micro-producers of wine, growing grapes at high altitude in an unlikely environment.

Beyond the Vineyard

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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.

Zalto Repair

There are some beautiful wine glasses around nowadays, but they aren’t often cheap. A Zalto glass can cost…
Kōshū grown on pergola vines in Yamanashi

Japanese Wines – an overview

This article was written in partnership and commissioned by Weinkontor Sommer, a specialist wine importer in Germany, originally…

Zombie Wines

In 2017, I visited Australia for the first time, finally seeing my partner’s hometown and nosey-ing through her…
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.

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Occasional notes on unusual grapes, overlooked regions, Japanese wine and new Wine Fogg projects. No clutter.

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