Some embrace these techniques, some think they’re pure moonshine; but noticeably fine wines are resulting, finds Jasper Morris MW. Vines at Chile’s Alcohuaz estate, high in the Andes, grow in virtual desert. The wines here are made using biodynamic techniques.   Organics and biodynamics are labels which incite fascination… Read More

Celebrating the publication of the revised edition of English Wine, below are details of where you can come see Oz Clarke this autumn for a spot of wine tasting and a chat about the book.  Friday 16th September – Chorleywood Bookshop wine tasting. 7.30pm More details… Read More

Good bubbles lift your spirits just by gazing at them in the glass – isn’t it the bubbles in the wine that are important rather than the flavour? Well, creating good bubbles requires skill, patience and money but the flavour and acidity of the grapes really matters. All around… Read More