The other day, I had the pleasure of tasting a remarkable Baijiu, Shui Jing Fang distillery, during a spicy Jiangxi-style dinner in Switzerland and surrounded by family. This ultra-premium spirit, hailing from a distillery established […]
Who doesn’t tremble in front of a Giant? Another Giant! Château-Chalon’s Vin Jaune is a total legend, and its iconic 62cl clavelin bottle is part of the magic. Exclusive to Vin Jaune, this distinctive bottle […]
After spending 11 years abroad, returning to Rioja made me think of a Socratic homecoming (I know that I know nothing) filled with excitement and enlightenment. If Rioja Tempranillo’s first clones could talk, they would probably say […]
Heidi Schröck & Söhne – From Rust with Love. After an intense day of tastings and training during the first year S1 Masters of Wine seminar on January 15, we had a special evening with […]
Article dedicated to the master phrases of the tasting of 6 wines from Tenerife by Carlos Delgado at Gastronomika SS 2023, on Monday 9th of October. Who doesn’t know Carlos Delgado? Writer, journalist and critic […]
The new wine of the year at Mövenpick Vins! An absolute hit! This wine is by Dave Phinney of Orin Swift cellars, an American in Maury, France, in the Côtes Catalanes! Yes, the same one who […]
¡Surprise records! What is this marvel? A total surprise! Look what you can find in the best record shops, in this case, in Dientes Largos in Pamplona, Navarra, at the 45th Jarauta Street, run by the wonderful […]
The tasting on Friday 27 January 2023 at the Gazteluleku gastronomic society in Pamplona was unforgettable. The Gazteluleku tasting group has been meeting for almost 30 years (once a month) to taste and enjoy our […]
KISS MY GLASS magnificent wine events and masterclasses by Wine Defender! Coming soon and around the world! And this is the beautiful logo introduction done by the incredible and talented Florian Miny. Check out more […]
Li Qingzhao, also known as Yi’an Jushi, was a Chinese writer of the Song Dynasty (1083-1151), which was also seduced by wine in many of her work. INTOXICATED UNDER THE SHADOW OF FLOWERS (Li Qingzhao) Light […]
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