Chardonnay
Meet the Guys Making Wine Under a London Railway Line
“There are nearly 500 vineyards in the UK and we’re really close to Europe, so why not make the wine in London?” says Warwick Smith, founder of one of the capital’s first “urban wineries.”
Vandals Drained $500,000 Worth Of Wine From an Italian Estate
The vandals who broke into the Conte Vistarino vineyard in the dead of night last week dumped wine from a variety of white grapes, including pinot grigio, riesling, and chardonnay.
Meet the 20-Somethings Who Are Copying the World's Rarest Wines Without Using Grapes
What if you could identify the molecules that comprise a 1973 Chateau Montelena and then reassemble them from scratch? Ava Winery is here to find out.
Meet the Winemaker Who Wants Us to Love Grappa
Grappa, the Italian liquor made from leftover grape skins, is usually associated with holiday-ruining hangovers—something Devon winemaker Cosmo Caddy wants to change. “Our grappa is more refined than the stuff you’ve had on ski trips,” he says.
Making Terroir with Cow Horns, Manure, and Lunar Rhythms in Quebec
We headed down to Les Pervenches vineyard in Farnham, Quebec with sommelier Emily Campeau, to talk terroir and biodynamic winemaking.
Global Warming Is Turning the Welsh Valleys into a Wine Hotspot
One of the few silver linings to come out of impending changes in climate is that countries like Wales—historically lauded for its ability to produce drinkable vinegar—will finally get a look-in on the viticultural landscape.
How Norman Hardie Is Blurring the Line Between Old and New World Wines
We spoke to Norman Hardie about making wines in Canada’s harsh and changing climate, and why his wines hold up against Burgundy’s finest.
Torching Wood for Terroir with Canada’s Last Living Barrel-Maker
Bradford even talks to his barrels while he works with them, mostly in profanities, which is understandable given the intense heat coming off of the fire.
A Holiday Wine Guide for Every Crazy Person in Your Family
I’ve spent most of my life trying to figure out the best way to navigate the shitshow of the holidays with my family, and the best answer I’ve come up with is wine.
England Loves Wine So Much That It’s Making More of Its Own
Applications to open vineyards in England rose by more than 40 percent last year, and Brits are ready to show off their chops when it comes to winemaking—especially bubbly.
Comedian Bridget Everett Is Going to Sit on Your Face and You'll Like It
We spoke to the comedian and cabaret performer about her tits, karaoke advice, and why she and Amy Schumer need a chardonnay sponsorship.
White Wine Is Just as Good for You as Red
As science advances, so to may the reputation of white wine. At least that's what some leading medical research seems to be pointing toward.