New technical innovations by cork manufacturers, combined with consumer demand from new exports markets, is seeing a return to cork closures. Robert Joseph reports.
Champagne has traditionally made its wines from blends. But, as Roger Morris reports, producers are increasingly willing to showcase their prized single vineyards.
Gaucho, an international steakhouse chain, has single-handedly raised the profile of Argentinian wines in the UK and other markets. Adam Lechmere pays a visit.
In the last 25 years, Norway’s growth in wine expertise has been some of the most impressive in the world, with Norwegian sommeliers showing well internationally. Mai Tjemsland MW reports.
The gastronomy bombshell known as Noma has influenced a whole generation of restaurateurs and sommeliers, leading to an extraordinary burst of creativity, finds Elsebeth Lohfert.
Sweden has a knowledgeable wine market, and it’s normal for good restaurants to have sommeliers, says Elke Jung. Not surprisingly, Sweden has produced some superstar sommeliers.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
