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Life Lessons with Faouzi Issa of Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles
Adam Lechmere meets the glass-half-full winemaker who has helped put Lebanon on the wine map, and discovers his love of Volvos, tennis and toilets…
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Why Austria is the next great fine wine region
It has barely been part of the fine wine conversation in the past, but, argues David Kermode, Austria offers it all. Distinctive and different, it is a serious rival for quality – and you’ll get so much more for your money
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Collectable California: the wines you need to know
Giles Cooper of London merchant and broker Bordeaux Index picks out the must-have wines of the Golden State – both for the cellar and the investment portfolio – as well as highlighting the ones to watch
Stories
Columns
The return of travel: prized bottles, luxury lounges and in-flight drinks
Sandy beaches and far-off adventures might be on the horizon. But for Joel Harrison, the return of international travel also signals excitement in the form of airport duty-free and sky-high G&Ts
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News
Glass menagerie: Glenmorangie Lighthouse distillery unveiled
Glenmorangie’s new glistening glass tower will be home to a distillery geared up to play around with all sorts of spirits, not just Scotch. Becky Paskin speaks to director of whisky creation Dr Bill Lumsden about the Lighthouse plans and Willy Wonka parallels
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Features
Marqués de Riscal – a celebration of history and modernity
Combining tradition with forward thinking, renowned Rioja winery Marqués de Riscal is helping to shape the future of this classic region
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Interviews
Life Lessons with Katie Jackson of Jackson Family Wines
Leading the charge for sustainability at the acclaimed Californian winery, Katie Jackson is helping to rewrite the future of winemaking. Here, she also shares with Adam Lechmere her undying love for literature and storytelling
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Reviews
Reviews
Spirits Handpicked by IWSC
Award-winning gin from around the world
Outside of the UK, the juniper spirit shines just as brightly. Check out these IWSC award-winning gins made in locations all around the world
IWSC Judges
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Wine Handpicked by IWSC
Helena Nicklin from ‘The Three Drinkers’ shares six top Champagnes
Drink writer and TV presenter Helena Nicklin runs through her six favourite Champagnes from the IWSC 2021
IWSC Judges
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Wine Club O Collection
La Place de Bordeaux September releases – New World icons
Every autumn, La Place de Bordeaux releases an ever-increasing number of top-end wines from other regions around the world. As the wines hit merchants' shelves around the globe, Jane Anson reviews this year's line up from the Americas
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Wine Club O Collection
Gaja 1985–2018
It’s Piedmont’s most august producer – so how do its Barolos, Barbarescos and non-Piedmont wines stand up? We tasted across its entire output, tasting back to 1985, to find out
Wines tasted by Clement Robert MS
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Wine Handpicked by IWSC
Six award-winning Alsace wines
From aromatic whites and stand-out Gewürztraminers to a surprising Pinot Noir, these wines have been tasted and rated by IWSC experts. Read on for a selection of six of the best Alsace wines to try right now
IWSC Judges
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Wine Handpicked by IWSC
The Dorchester’s Igor Sotric on his top northern hemisphere wines
As wine buyer and head sommelier for one of London’s top hotels, Igor Sotric knows a thing or two about fine wine. Here, he shares eight of his favourite bottles from the latest round of IWSC tastings
Vahan Agulian and IWSC Judges
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The best English vineyards for tours and tastings
Planning a vineyard visit for the summer months? From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, these are the best wine tours and tastings at top English wineries
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The Drinking Hour with David Kermode on FoodFM
An hour of relaxed, informative and engaging conversation – an indispensable guide to what to drink and why
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Which celebration wines are the experts opening this summer?
We asked wine experts, buyers, bar owners and sommeliers to name a fitting wine to bring to the party
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Top summer reads for food and drink lovers
From guidebooks covering vibrant wine regions to memoirs by prominent figures in food – and even recipe books with a bit more about them. We review the best summer reads for food and drink lovers to dive into
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Club Oenologique, a celebration of the authentic, the artisan and the analogue, is a sumptuous quarterly magazine about wine, spirits and good living: the profound depth of a fine wine; the nuanced allure of a great whisky; the sublime pleasure of a Michelin-starred meal; the sheer beauty of a Tuscan sunset. For the sophisticated and well-travelled man or woman who loves witty and incisive writing and seductive design, Club Oenologique is a magazine you won’t want to leave at home.
