On the Road with Rolland
Last year, John Stimpfig spent a week shadowing the renowned Michel Rolland around harvest time in Chile and Bordeaux. He describes a typical 24 hours a day in the life of the world’s busiest consultant oenologist.
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Eduardo Chadwick: Chilean Hero
Eduardo Chadwick couldn't be more proud of Chile's wines, and is heading a drive to further improve his home country's winemaking, and gain recognition in the UK. JOHN STIMPFIG meets the charismatic owner of premier producer Errazuriz
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Van der Walt and An African Dream
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IT"S OXFORD BY A NOSE
The annual Oxbridge wine tasting competition reached a milestone this year with the 50th clash between the two universities. JOHN STIMPFIG was there to celebrate the half-century
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Henri Krug Interview
Despite being officially retired, Henri Krug will continue to maintain his Champagne's distinctive house style. JOHN STIMPFIG meets the famously shy perfectionist
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Vasse Felix Interview : Woman of substance
Janet Holmes à Court has put her heart and soul into turning Vasse Felix winery into a huge success, writes JOHN STIMPFIG
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Barrels of Hot News
Barrel makers are among the first to know about the latest trends within winemaking. Producers' current requests are for barrels that will allow for more fruit rather than big, oaky wines. JOHN STIMPFIG reports
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Barton: A Shining Example
Anthony Barton has been dubbed 'saintly' for his fair-pricing policy at Châteaux Léoville- and Langoa-Barton, writes JOHN STIMPFIG
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Brian Croser - Decanter interview
Despite losing Petaluma to Lion Nathan, Brian Croser is still the Australian wine industry's leading light, writes JOHN STIMPFIG
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Kevin Zraly Interview: Forward thinker
Kevin Zraly's pioneering work at Windows on the World and his entertainingly educational wine courses have made him a much-loved figurehead of the New York wine scene, writes JOHN STIMPFIG
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Youth and experience of Bordeaux's wine
As they move towards a more forward fruit style, the wines of Bordeaux are drinking younger. But will these wines age well? John Stimpfig reports.
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Bordeaux Wines and their youth and experience
As they move towards a more forward fruit style, the wines of Bordeaux are drinking younger. But will these wines age well? John Stimpfig reports.
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Do brands equal bland
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Man of the Year 2002: Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is undoubtedly the driving force behind the modernisation of Spanish wine. JOHN STIMPFIG interviews the inspirational winemaker, Decanter's Man of the Year 2002
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Interview Christopher Burr
Amid much gossip – some true, some not – Christopher Burr MW stepped out of Christie's to create Uvine, his internet wine stock exchange. JOHN STIMPFIG delves behind the rumours for the truth.
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Keeping cool: Wine storage
A good fine wine cellar is kept consistently cool with no daylight – perfect conditions for storing wines. JOHN STIMPFIG looks at the options.
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Wine investment advice 3
Should wine be thought of as an investment? With fine wine prices pushed ever higher by today's investors, respected wine author Jancis Robinson MW and Gary Boom, chairman of fine wine traders Bordeaux Index, air their views. Here's what they had to say
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Wine investment advice 2
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Wine investment advice 1
Auction houses are not the only places to find fine wine nowadays. JOHN STIMPFIG looks at the options
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Wine investment
JOHN STIMPFIG continues his investment series with a look at the most reliable wines to invest in
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Wine investment: Bordeaux 2000
2000 may be a fantastic Bordeaux vintage, but there are no guarantees when buying en primeur. JOHN STIMPFIG lays down some guidelines
