Vouvray: a class act
August 20, 2013
A brief introduction to Vouvray... The celebrity grape of the Loire Valley is Sauvignon Blanc. She’s famous for her role in Sancerre, a classic dry white known the world over. Sauvignon is certainly talented, but her strong character can sometimes be overbearing. An even more gifted grape making whites in this part of France is Chenin Blanc. She may not be as naturally striking, but she’s…
London’s wine scene: a tale of two cities
August 5, 2013
Considering its total lack of vineyards, London's long-established position in the wine world might seem surprising. But this has proved to be London’s strength; historically there has been no local pride, patriotism or short-sightedness to cloud judgement. Unlike many wine regions where you can only drink local, when it comes to London, you name it, you can get it. It’s not just the diversity of…