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11.02.26
How to Read a Wine Label
Wine labels can feel confusing, but once you understand the logic behind them, they become one of your most powerful tools. This guide breaks down how France, Italy and Australia approach labelling, and how to read each with confidence.
03.02.26
Why do we care so much about temperature when it comes to wine
Wine storage only sounds boring until a great bottle is lost to heat. Temperature isn’t a technical detail, it’s one of the defining factors in whether a wine ages gracefully or falls apart before its time. From expanding liquids to creeping oxidation, this piece breaks down why stability matters more than perfection, and why once you’ve lost a special bottle, you never look at storage the same way again.
27.01.26
Domaine Guilbert-Gillet: The Hottest Producer from Burgundy Right Now
Domaine Guilbert-Gillet has quickly become one of the most talked-about producers in Burgundy, capturing attention through precision, restraint and site-driven wines rather than hype or critic scores. Based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, the domaine is led by Benjamin Guilbert and René Gillet, whose thoughtful approach to farming and winemaking has delivered a compelling and complete range, particularly in the standout 2022 vintage.
22.03.25
Eutypa: The Silent Killer of Vines
Not all vineyard stories are glamorous. Behind great bottles is a constant fight to keep vines healthy and productive. In this piece, Prue Henschke sheds light on Eutypa dieback, a silent trunk disease that works slowly and unseen, often for years, before the damage becomes obvious. It’s an important reminder that great wine starts long before the winery, and that vigilance in the vineyard matters more than most people realise.
04.12.25
Leeuwin Estate: The Royalty of Australian Chardonnay
A deep dive into Leeuwin Estate’s Art Series Chardonnay — its improbable beginnings, its rise to Australian Chardonnay royalty, and a five-vintage journey showcasing why it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s greatest wines.
27.11.25
Dom Perignon Lunch: A Pinch-Me Moment
A once-in-a-lifetime Dom Perignon experience: co-hosting an intimate lunch with head winemaker Jean Baptiste Terlay, exploring rare vintages, and witnessing the precision, patience, and philosophy behind one of the world’s most iconic sparkling wines.
