Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Tortona
In late June 2026, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner Amanda’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe, perhaps their last, for which I…
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Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Levanto & Cinque Terre
Part 2 jump to main content. Preamble In late June 2026, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe,…
Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Parma
Part 3 jump to main content. Preamble In late June 2026, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe,…
Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Bergamo
Part 4 jump to main content. Preamble In late June 2025, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe, perhaps…
Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Lake Como
Part 5 jump to main content. Preamble In late June 2026, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe, perhaps…
Exploring Northern Italy’s lesser-known grapes: Milan
Part 5 jump to main content. Preamble In late June 2026, my 50th birthday celebrations were put on hold as my partner’s parents decided on an extended trip to Europe, perhaps…
Vigneti Giacomo Boveri
Vigneti Boveri Giacomo is one of Colli Tortonesi’s top producers of Timorasso, with over 20 years’ experience with the grape. Giacomo hadn’t intended to get into winemaking and had trained…
Shun Minowa – Vignaiolo
In my book Japanese Wine, I feature nearly 40 Japanese wineries and winemakers from around the world. In July 2026, I had the pleasure of meeting one in person –…
Japan Winery Award 2026
The Japan Winery Awards 2026 have been announced. The organisation awards ratings to domestic wineries based on the quality and consistency of their wines. Rankings start at Connoisseur’s Wine (an…
Zalto Repair
There are some beautiful wine glasses around nowadays, but they aren’t often cheap. A Zalto glass can cost around £50, and it’s gutting when you break one. BUT… all is…
The Japanese Wine Industry (NTA 2024)
Updated information from the book “JAPANESE WINE” available from Amazon and Wine Fogg The state of the Japanese Wine industry (NTA report for 2024) In late March 2025, the Japanese…
Domaine Takahiko
An excerpt from the book “JAPANESE WINE” available from Amazon and Wine Fogg. Domaine Takahiko An iconic winemaker, embracing Japan’s terroir and umami. Established in 2010 by Takahiko Soga from…