Chenin Blanc Recast As The Most Expressive White Grape On Earth
Chenin Blanc is a shape-shifter in the glass, a white variety with a historical pedigree and a modern pulse that few grapes can match. Its identity has been forged through monastic patience, scientific curiosity, and the resolve of contemporary growers who refused to let it fade into commodity anonymity. Today it is prized for a […]
Fortified wine merits serious attention in a modern collection
The cork lifts with a soft sigh, and a plume of walnut, sea spray and citrus scent curls into cool evening air. In that instant, you taste centuries of trade winds, cask staves and quiet cellars. Once relegated to Christmas sideboards, these concentrated, resilient wines now answer contemporary demands for authenticity, longevity, versatility and value. […]