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November 2024 Newsletter

Jacopo Mazzeo's November 2024 Newsletter

My favourite wines from Guanajuato, Mexico

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My favourite wines from Guanajuato, Mexico

The best wines from Guanajuato, Mexico, according to my palate and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

After tragedy, Italy's Taurasi wines rise again

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After tragedy, Italy's Taurasi wines rise again

Discovering the best subzones for this earthy, elegant red wine from Campania, Italy

How Banfi made an entire wine region famous

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How Banfi made an entire wine region famous

Montalcino abounds with top-scoring labels, but Brunello still owes owes much of its success to and Italian-American partnership

I signed an open letter in support of alternative wine packaging

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I signed an open letter in support of alternative wine packaging

I signed an open letter calling for the introduction of consumer tax incentives for alternative wine packaging.

Open Mic: 12-year-old aspiring chef Alfred Moisan on writing his first book

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Open Mic: 12-year-old aspiring chef Alfred Moisan on writing his first book

"Hello, my name is Alfred and I am 12 years old. When I am older, I would love to be a chef."

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Open Mic: Wine & Indian food pairings with Sonal Clare

As part of our Open Mic series, sommelier Sonal Clare guides us through his spicy menu and suggests a range of wines to complement it.

The wine world loses legend Steven Spurrier

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The wine world loses legend Steven Spurrier

British wine writer, consultant, and former merchant Steven Spurrier has passed away today, 9th March 2021, at his home in Dorset, England.

Antinori acquires majority stake in Friuli Venezia Giulia's Cantina Jermann

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Antinori acquires majority stake in Friuli Venezia Giulia's Cantina Jermann

Leading Italian wine family Antinori has acquired a majority stake in iconic Friuli Venezia Giulia winery, Cantina Jermann.

France's Savoie wine region to trial seven historical grape varieties

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France's Savoie wine region to trial seven historical grape varieties

The INAO has approved the experimental use of seven historical grape varieties for the production of Savoie AOC wines.

Making fine Merlot in Canada's Okanagan Valley

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Making fine Merlot in Canada's Okanagan Valley

There aren't plenty of regions whose Merlots deserve a first-class ticket. One such example is Canada’s Okanagan Valley.

New rehabilitation programme to recover from Covid-19-induced loss of smell launched

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New rehabilitation programme to recover from Covid-19-induced loss of smell launched

Anosmia is a common Covid-19 symptom. Thankfully for drinks professionals, a new olfactory rehabilitation programme launched this week.

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Wine books for Christmas

From monographs to recipe books, these are Nine of the best wine books of 2020.

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Grapes to bubbles, in a void of light

The chap in the picture is about to open a bottle of sparkling wine entirely made in the complete absence of light.

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Terre Alfieri is Piedmont's newest DOCG

After a process that began ten years ago with the award of the Terre Alfieri DOC, the Piedmontese appellation has now been promoted to DOCG.

Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 new Premier Crus now official

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Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 new Premier Crus now official

Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 premier cru climats have now become official.

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Cause a Stir report 2021

The latest Cause A Stir report from creative & communications consultancy firm Hue & Cry is out, featuring contributions from yours truly.

Pivot: Coravin's latest preservation system is out

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Pivot: Coravin's latest preservation system is out

Coravin has just launched a new preservation system designed to conquer a whole new category of wine drinkers.

The Story of Wine according to Hugh Johnson

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The Story of Wine according to Hugh Johnson

I catch up with Hugh Johnson to talk wine “stories”, the importance of time, and the challenges of wine on television.

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