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A wine reminder for every enthusiast
We all need them. Why the more voices in wine education, the merrier, and why your own passion is the best place to start.
Trendy wine… falling out of style?
Does wine have to be trendy to be worthwhile? The risks we take as a young wine market, and what to do instead.
1970, Today
Fisher, Child, Beard, and their culinary revolution, and why today's sourdough, farm-to-table and house party revival feels so familiar.
Australia
History, climate, key grapes and five regions to know, from Barossa Valley Shiraz to Tasmanian sparkling wine.
New Zealand
A late start, a cool maritime climate and six regions to know, from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Northern Italy
Veneto, Lombardia, Friuli, Trentino-Alto Adige and Piemonte, from Prosecco and Amarone to Franciacorta and Barolo.
Armenia
History, geography, climate and the grapes to know, from Areni to Voskehat, in one of the world's oldest wine cultures.
The Loire Valley
France's most diverse wine region, from Muscadet on the Atlantic to Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé far inland.
France
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire, the Rhône and beyond.
Italy
From Piedmont in the north to Sicily in the south.
Spain & Portugal
Rioja, Ribera del Duero, the Douro Valley and more.
How well do you know wine?
Eight quick questions, with a short explanation after each answer.