Interviews

Vietti: The Road Ahead

We talk to Kyle Krause, the Iowa businessman who owns one of Barolo's most prestigious properties.

Tom Hyland · Monday, 29-May-2023
Magazine Vietti: The Road Ahead

Shooting Star: India's Sole Master of Wine

Wine-Searcher catches up with India's only Master of Wine, Sonal Holland MW.

Nat Sellers · Friday, 19-May-2023
Magazine Shooting Star: India's Sole Master of Wine

The Plot Thickens at Underground Cellar

A forensic accountant shines a light on what may have happened at the bankrupt wine business.

Liza B. Zimmerman · Monday, 15-May-2023
Magazine The Plot Thickens at Underground Cellar

Meeting Napa's Mr Fix-it

Andy Erickson has been called a "rock star" winemaker, but he's too busy to listen to the flattery.

Tom Hyland · Wednesday, 01-Feb-2023
Magazine Meeting Napa's Mr Fix-it

Luca and Elena Currado Leave Vietti

The couple behind the historic Barolo producer explain why they felt is was time to leave their heritage behind.

Tom Hyland · Saturday, 28-Jan-2023
Magazine Luca and Elena Currado Leave Vietti

The Evolving Wine Vision of Caroline Frey

Running one winery is hectic, but David Allen MW catches up with a woman running four different operations.

David Allen MW · Thursday, 12-Jan-2023
Magazine The Evolving Wine Vision of Caroline Frey

Biondi-Santi's Steady Hand

Brunello di Montalcino is a Tuscany treasure, and Biondi-Santi is the biggest diamond of them all.

James Lawrence · Monday, 26-Dec-2022
Magazine Biondi-Santi's Steady Hand

All Roads Lead to Beaune

The annual Hospices de Beaune auction broke records this year. We look at the story behind the famous sale.

Jitka Auermüllerová · Wednesday, 23-Nov-2022
Magazine All Roads Lead to Beaune

Piper Heidsieck's Rare Cellarmaster

Emilien Boutillat became youngest chef de cave in Champagne in 2019. He talks about the challenges and his winemaking philosophy.

Caroline Henry · Saturday, 12-Nov-2022
Magazine Piper Heidsieck's Rare Cellarmaster

Getting to Grips with Biondi-Santi

The head of one of Tuscany's most prestigious producers talks about tradition, increasing production – and price.

Tom Hyland · Monday, 24-Oct-2022
Magazine Getting to Grips with Biondi-Santi

Wine Researchers Turn to Tequila

UC Davis is looking at boosting California agave to take on Tequila.

W. Blake Gray · Wednesday, 07-Sep-2022
Magazine Wine Researchers Turn to Tequila

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

LA's Valentino was an icon of US dining. We meet the man behind it and find out what's next.

Tom Hyland · Thursday, 25-Aug-2022
Magazine Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

Exploring Stalin's Wine Cellar

A fascinating book sheds some light on one of history's most infamous men and his relationship with wine.

Laura McKenna · Saturday, 20-Aug-2022
Magazine Exploring Stalin's Wine Cellar

The Man Behind the Oscars of Wine

We talk to Lewis Chester about his life in wine and the founding of the high-profile Golden Vines Awards.

David Allen MW · Saturday, 30-Jul-2022
Magazine The Man Behind the Oscars of Wine

Time to Rebalance Your Wine Portfolio

Is your wine cellar clogged up with unwanted bottles? It might be time to have a clear out.

W. Blake Gray · Monday, 27-Jun-2022
Magazine Time to Rebalance Your Wine Portfolio

Shining a Light on South African Wine

South Africa bridges the Old and New Worlds of wine, but it also has some unqiue challenges.

Nat Sellers · Monday, 16-May-2022
Magazine Shining a Light on South African Wine

All Change at Champagne Henriot

Henriot has been quietly producing excellent wines for more than 200 years, but it moves with the times.

Tom Hyland · Monday, 18-Apr-2022
Magazine All Change at Champagne Henriot

Tenuta di Trinoro: Like Father, Like Son

Dealing with the loss of a parent is tough enough, but what about stepping into your father's shoes?

James Lawrence · Monday, 21-Mar-2022
Magazine Tenuta di Trinoro: Like Father, Like Son

Building an African Icon Wine

How do you make an icon wine? get a winemaking legend on board.

Nat Sellers · Friday, 04-Mar-2022
Magazine Building an African Icon Wine

Johnnie Walker Blender Spills Cask Secrets

The man behind the world's biggest-selling Scotch talks about new markets, old spirits and special barrels.

W. Blake Gray · Monday, 31-Jan-2022
Magazine Johnnie Walker Blender Spills Cask Secrets

Comedy Explores Black Wine Experience

A new TV comedy goes where the wine industry wants to – into the Black community.

W. Blake Gray · Friday, 28-Jan-2022
Magazine Comedy Explores Black Wine Experience

Flat Bottled Wines Make the World Go Round

Want to save the world from climate disaster? Then get over your addiction to traditional glass wine bottles.

Nat Sellers · Wednesday, 19-Jan-2022
Magazine Flat Bottled Wines Make the World Go Round

Julie Cavil: Krug's Reine de Remuage

The first female winemaker appointed Chef de Cave at Krug has no plans to rock the boat, finds James Lawrence.

James Lawrence · Thursday, 30-Dec-2021
Magazine Julie Cavil: Krug's Reine de Remuage

Cava Happy New Year

With a shortage of Champagne threatening Christmas, could it be Cava's time to shine?

W. Blake Gray · Monday, 27-Dec-2021
Magazine Cava Happy New Year

Wine's New Advocate Takes the Reins

After a long career writing about wine, Joe Czerwinski has been named editor of the Wine Advocate.

W. Blake Gray · Monday, 06-Dec-2021
Magazine Wine's New Advocate Takes the Reins

Misha's Vineyard: Hitting Pinot's High Notes

One of New Zealand's best Pinot producers discusses the difficulty of selling artisan wine in a corporate world.

Nat Sellers · Monday, 08-Nov-2021
Magazine Misha's Vineyard: Hitting Pinot's High Notes

Online Wine Pioneer Turns 25

The CEO of pioneering online wine auction site WineBid looks back on 25 years of changing wine tastes.

Natalie Sellers · Friday, 29-Oct-2021
Magazine Online Wine Pioneer Turns 25
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