The magnificent outliers: these rare wines redefine their class in Europe
There are famous, rare wines, established wine regions and awarded winemakers in the Old as well as in the New World. Yet, some incredibly passionate wineries took slightly different approach ...
Beaune: in the heart of the wines of Burgundy on foot or bicycle
Burgundy, with its fresh and friendly attitude towards wine production, is perhaps the most significant wine region in France...What is amazing about Beaune’s wines is that they can be drunk ...
Wines from Israel go beyond religious rites
Wines from Israel take mostly the coat of kosher wines exported to suit the orthodox Jewish wine drinkers' religious needs. Yet, winemaking in modern Israel is not only about pleasing ...
Rosé wine: the fresh and fragrant taste of summer all year round
Provence in the South of France is famous for sprawling purple fields of lavender and for the pink-hued rosé wine. The fragrant herb assists to a relaxing sleep, while the ...
The best wines I discovered recently
After weeks of pondering and scouring my massive digital photo library I’m sharing the best bottles that made my palate sing with joy. The best wines that stood out from ...
Graça do Vinho: The slow-food wine bar in Lisbon that connects then and now
Graça do Vinho must be the most relaxed wine bar in Lisbon. Set on a steep slope of the Graça neighbourhood, climbing up its cobbled ground on your feet in ...
The best wine lists in the world for La Muse Blue
The best wine lists for me are those that offer plenty of aged bottles ready to drink (ideally on a special page), less known local wines where possible, better value ...
Henri Milan: naturally better wine in Provence
Henri Milan is a character. Still experimenting after thirty-three years at the helm of his Domaine Milan, the flamboyant and outspoken vigneron has produced a wide range of distinct wines from ...
God's blessing and nature crafted into wine by the monks at Abbaye de Lérins
A brief boat ride from Cannes or Juan Les Pins into the azure Mediterranean 16-centuries of monastic life on l'île Saint-Honorat meets the tech-age. The industrious Benedictine monks of Abbaye de ...
