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Favia Wines: Full Circle in Napa Valley, With Eyes Firmly on the Future

Niels Aarts 01-03-26 No Comments

At Wine Paris 2026, Annie Favia and Andy Erickson reflect on the evolution of Favia Wines and present the Favia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (96/100), a benchmark expression blending…

Finca La Emperatriz: A Single‑Estate Vision in the Heart of Rioja Alta

Inma Muñoz 27-02-26 No Comments

Finca La Emperatriz, a single-estate winery in Rioja Alta owned by Hermanos Hernáiz, champions estate-grown, Viñedo Singular wines that highlight terroir, old vines and the historic Oja Valley. In contrast…

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion – Bordeaux Reimagined from Within

Niels Aarts 24-02-26 No Comments

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion redefines modern Bordeaux wine from within the city itself, combining four centuries of heritage with precision viticulture and contemporary whole-cluster winemaking. Located in the heart of…

TEMPOS Vega Sicilia: Building Wines on Time, Not Urgency

Niels Aarts 22-02-26 No Comments

In an in-depth conversation with Managing Director Jessica Julmy, TEMPOS Vega Sicilia reveals a philosophy where time, not urgency, shapes every decision from vineyard to release. Through the contrasting yet…

Philippe Castéja: A Steward of Bordeaux in a Changing Wine World

Niels Aarts 21-02-26 No Comments

Philippe Castéja, chairman of Borie-Manoux and steward of iconic estates such as Château Batailley, offers a rare insider’s perspective on how Bordeaux balances heritage, terroir and modern precision in a…

Oremus Tokaj Explained: Furmint, Terroir and Time

Niels Aarts 19-02-26 No Comments

Oremus Tokaj stands at the forefront of the region’s modern renaissance, combining historic terroir, volcanic soils and meticulous vineyard research to redefine both dry Furmint and Tokaji Aszú. Backed by…

Weingut Gesellmann: Defining Austria’s Blaufränkisch Grape

Martin Bronkhorst 17-02-26 No Comments

At Weingut Gesellmann in Austria’s Mittelburgenland, Albert Gesellmann has played a defining role in elevating Blaufränkisch to one of Europe’s most compelling red wine expressions, combining ripe Pannonian warmth with…

Macan, Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia.

Macán: A Modern Rioja Built on Patience and Precision

Niels Aarts 16-02-26 No Comments

Macán is a modern Rioja project born from the long-term vision of the Rothschild and Álvarez families, built on patience, precision, and a deep respect for Rioja Alta and Rioja…

Château Haut-Bailly – Custodians of Style Beyond Fashion

Niels Aarts 04-02-26 No Comments

Château Haut-Bailly is one of the great reference estates of Pessac-Léognan, defined by more than eight centuries of history, a commitment to elegance over fashion, and a distinctive, tactile wine…

Bordeaux at a Crossroads: Mathilde Lurton of Famille André Lurton.

Niels Aarts 01-02-26 No Comments

At a pivotal moment for Bordeaux, Mathilde de Caix-Lurton of Famille André Lurton shares her perspective on how the region is adapting to climate change, shifting consumer behaviour, and global…

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