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The Wines of Great Britain by Stephen Skelton MW: A review
Stephen Skelton MW is without doubt an authoritative writer on the subject of Great Britain's vineyards, not only as a highly regarded expert on viticulture (his book Viticulture: An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Wine Production is the viticulture bible for diploma and MW students) but he’s also been a keen observer and participant in British wine for o...
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Remembering a sherry sensation
Yolanda Ortiz de Arri looks at the legacy of José Estévez and the realisation of his vision of a sherry triangle, and interviews Eduardo Ojeda, one of the men who helped build the Estévez empire. A version of this article was first published at: Spanish Wine Lover.
Before he became fully dedicated to wine after turning 50, José Estévez knew that his would not be a small and ...
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Meet the Member: Julia Sevenich
Julia Sevenich moved to Austria chasing ski slopes but stayed for the St Laurent. Amanda Barnes interviews her about how she's seen this Central European country reinvent itself as a wine producer and why its Grüner Veltliner is becoming increasingly sophisticated and exciting to taste.
What brought you from the US to base yourself in Austria and how do you like livi...
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Meet the Friend: Rebecca Fraser
Rebecca Fraser is head of marketing for Louis Latour Agencies which represents 14 family-owned wine and cognac producers from both the New and Old World. Amanda Barnes interviews her about her career in wine and why summer vegetables and bubbly are her ideal combo for a summer party.
How did you first get into the wine industry?
I started, like a lot of people in t...
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