Germany is the world’s biggest import market and, as elsewhere, it’s sommeliers who are the tastemakers. Sascha Speicher identifies the sommeliers making the most impact.
In the famously collegiate wine industry winemaker Charles Smith likes to go his own way. It’s a strategy that’s brought him success, as Roger Morris reports.
The Caribbean island of Cuba has remained locked in Cold War hostilities with the US, long after other nations. But the ice is melting. Larry Walker asks what this means for wine.
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.
