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Defining Wine Culture – Sarah Heller on why young Chinese consumers are in charge
In the UK, the average bottle of wine sells for just over £5; in China, consumers turn their nose up at anything less than £20. Why?
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Interviews
Life Lessons with Leo Crabtree – perfumer, distiller and drummer
He’s the rock-gothic inspiration behind BeauFort gin and rum and a range of exotic, steampunk perfumes – and it all started with moustache wax. The Prodigy drummer talks to Adam Lechmere about Land Rovers, literature, and the importance of being in bed by 10pm
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News
Wine investment: Burgundy bubble shows no signs of bursting
With ever-increasing prices and sales, reports of Burgundy’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated
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Features
Krug chef de cave Julie Cavil on being “at one” with the house
In 2020, Julie Cavil took over from Eric Lebel as chef de cave at Champagne Krug. She talks to us about the challenges of the role and what motivates her
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Features
Master whisky blender Richard Paterson OBE on continuing his legacy
Known as ‘The Nose’, Richard Paterson is widely acknowledged as the most experienced master blender in Scotch whisky. Now he is assembling a new team of blenders to continue his legacy
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Features
How the cellar masters of Louis XIII Cognac mentor their successors
Louis XIII Cognac is intended to conform to a house style, no matter who the current cellar master is. We speak to Baptiste Loiseau and his predecessor – and mentor – Pierrette Trichet about the challenges and responsibility this brings
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ReviewHandpicked by IWSC
Cape of Good Hope – a chink of light for South African wine
The South African government’s decision to ban alcohol sales in the country has had a devastating effect on its wine industry, but as David Kermode explains, the tide may be turning – and there are plenty of ways you can play your part...
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Join The Club – how to buy your own whisky cask
Neil Ridley explores the rise in popularity of cask clubs and highlights the pros and cons of buying your own cask
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Columns
Why Sassicaia et al are still worth celebrating
Wines today are prized for being "authentic". But authenticity should relate to what's in the glass, not the shifting sands of fashion, says Adam Lechmere
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News
The best UK restaurant at-home dining kits
With none of us able to enjoy a meal out, restaurants all over the country have turned the concept of eating out on its head, and are now delivering gourmet food straight to our door. Welcome to the world of at-home restaurant dining
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