Editor's Comment Archives - Circle of Wine Writers

Discovering the new Douro

Posted on July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

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Is the future of wine production open-source?

Posted on May 6, 2018May 8, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

Bottling the Past in Port

Posted on April 2, 2018April 4, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

Vigno: Chile’s landmark appellation comes of age

Posted on March 8, 2018March 9, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

Why Austria is a hot bed of single-vineyard wines

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Amanda Barnes

Tunisia – A generous terroir

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Amanda Barnes

Amanda Barnes discovers what makes Tunisia a unique wine producer in this video documentary on visiting this country that shares cultural and geographical frontiers with the Mediterranean, African and Arabic worlds. Home to the world's first viticulturist, Tunisia is seen as the cradle of viticulture and agronomy, helping develop the industry and spread knowledge of vine-growing and winemaking ove...

Taking in the Stari Grad Plain

Posted on December 3, 2017December 3, 2017 by Amanda Barnes

http://aroundtheworldin80harvests.com/2017/10/17/stari-grad-wine-hvar/

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Baja California: A salivating combination of flavours

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2017 by Amanda Barnes

Amanda Barnes salivates over the mouthwatering wines and cuisine of Baja California, Mexico. This is an article republished from Around the World in 80 Harvests. There are some memories that make your mouth water, and my recollection of visiting Mexico’s wine region is one of them. It is no secret that the food in Mexico is so delicious it’s drool-worthy. Mexico’s wine however, feels ...

Falling in love with Malvasia (and truffles)

Posted on October 1, 2017October 1, 2017 by Amanda Barnes

Wine sans frontières

Posted on August 29, 2017September 1, 2017 by Amanda Barnes

I started this month in Tunisia visiting the wine regions there for 80 Harvests. As a mainly Muslim country, wine consumption isn't exactly high. However, there are a brave few who produce wine despite the social, political and economic pressures that are stacked up against them. Although wine consumption is low, Tunisia struck me as a remarkably tolerant country. While I'm sure there are always...