MTM: Yair Koren Kornblum

One of Israel's top wine and spirits journalists, Yair Koren Kornblum has seen many changes in the wine industry during his career as a writer, broadcaster and editor, which spans over four decades. In this interview Yair tells us about the importance, and early start, of wine drinking in the Jewish tradition; the exciting styles emerging from this historic wine country today; and why it can be "v...
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Gallery: England by Mick Rock

England is fast becoming recognised as one of the top producers of quality sparkling wine in the world. Photographer Mick Rock shares some of his photos from the vineyards and wineries of southern England.   Please respectfully note that all of these photos, and all the Circle of Wine Writer galleries, are not to be republished without the photographer’s permission. Any usage withou...
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Decoding Spanish wine labels

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Richard Bampfield MW checks out the indigenous grapes of Crete

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Vintage 2017: Italian harvest expectations

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A profile of Frank Cornelissen – a true Etna pioneer 

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Falling in love with Malvasia (and truffles)

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Why mental health and wine can be awkward bedfellows

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