Exploring Tenerife’s Wines
A quick & dirty guide to finding Tenerife’s best wines based on my own experience, and discussions with local winemakers and wine experts. For a deeper dive into Tenerife’s history…
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Japanese Wines – an overview
This article was written in partnership and commissioned by Weinkontor Sommer, a specialist wine importer in Germany, originally published on www.weinkontorsommer.de, with information taken from the book JAPANESE WINE by…
5-star reviews for “Japanese Wine” book
Update: since this post was published in January 2026 further reviews and articles have been published. These can be viewed on the press page, on Amazon and on the product…
Wines of Nova Scotia
Although Canada is not generally thought of as a wine producing country, grapes have been cultivated here since the 1600s, starting in Nova Scotia. The impact of rising global temperatures…
Japan Winery Award 2025
The Japan Winery Awards 2025 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…
Japanese wines impress the French at home
The 2nd edition of the Salon des Vins Japonais took place in Beaune on 9 February 2025 where Japanese wines captured the hearts of the French in the heartland of…
Japanese Wines come to Beaune
Following a 3 week trip to Japan for further research on my upcoming book on Japanese wines, I’m very excited to attend : The 2nd Salon des Vins Japonais in…
Japanese Beers – a side by side comparison
For years I have wondered what the difference is between the different brands of Japanese beers. Living there for 3 years in the late 90s / early 00s, I certainly…
Exploring Italy’s Indigenous Grapes
Vinitaly celebrated its 56th annual wine fair in Verona this month with an estimated 30,000 attendees and 4,000 exhibitors. While it was an amazing opportunity to explore some of Italy’s…
Burgundy’s Brave & Boutique Wineries
Copyright: BIVB / Michel JOLY Celebrating the smaller, newer and off-piste producers amongst showcasing their wines at Burgundy’s “Grand Jours de Bourgogne” tastings. The 17th edition of Les Grands Jours…
MOONQ’s Nrneni revival
Armenia prides itself on being the cradle of winemaking, with the oldest winery ever discovered (Areni-1) located in southern Armenia (much to the chagrin of neighbouring Georgia). It also has…
Welsh Wines – WOW!
Welsh Wines showcase their diversity at the London Welsh Centre on 5th March 2024 Think of Wales and you’ll no doubt picture rolling hills, summer holidays, pretty cottages, perhaps even…