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Travel + Leisure
an hour ago
- Travel + Leisure
China Is Home to Several Emerging Wine Regions—Here's Where to Go
When most people think of wine, China isn't a country that typically comes to mind. But as someone who plans trips to China for a living, I know that the country is in the midst of a wine renaissance. Rich histories and a penchant for experimentation lead to unique, storied bottles that travelers can taste for themselves. China's multiple emerging wine regions are as diverse as its landscapes, stretching from coastal hillsides to alpine valleys and desert plains, each distinct in terroir, climate, and character. Here are some of my favorites. The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, China. Ningxia, in northern central China, is a small, autonomous region that even many Chinese people haven't explored. It's remote, dry, and shaped by its Hui Muslim heritage. Today, over two hundred wineries sit at the foot of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia. In order to survive the harsh cold, vines must be buried each winter, but the flavorful result is well worth the effort. Nearby, travelers can visit the tombs of the Western Xia dynasty and ancient rock frescoes, believed to date back as far as 10,000 years—they serve as reminders that this land has always held layers of history. For travelers already venturing inland to explore the Mogao Caves, an art-filled Buddhist temple system in northwestern Dunhuang, or the ancient capital city of Xi'an, Ningxia can be a rewarding stop along the way. Wineries to visit: At family-run Silver Heights Vineyard, join the founder Emma Gao for an artisanal glass as she shares her terroir-driven vision and family legacy. Discover how Helan Qingxue made history with its Jia Bei Lan red, which won the International Trophy at the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards and cemented Ningxia's place in the wine world. Meet bold, adventurous Chinese-German founder Wang Fang, nicknamed "Crazy Fang," at Kanaan Winery. Here, experience a private tasting of her groundbreaking Ningxia Riesling—zesty, floral, and unlike any other. Xige Estate is a sleek, futuristic winery with proprietary fermentation tanks, where boundary-pushing wines meet organic meals via its on-site restaurant, Jade Dove Organic Restaurant. Zaxee Walnut Tree Winery seen from outside. Set high in the Himalayan foothills, Shangri-La's vineyards grow in one of China's most striking wine environments: The altitude and dramatic terrain make for slow-ripening grapes, and the result is wine with unexpected depth. In addition to the wine, the region is culturally rich, with Tibetan influences woven into the daily rhythm of vineyard life. Travelers can tour Dongzhulin, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery 3,000 meters above sea level; take a scenic stroll around Napa Lake, a nature reserve surrounded by mountains; and learn to make Tibetan prayer flags. Wineries to visit: Try Zaxee Walnut Tree Winery's high-altitude Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, tended to by local Tibetan farmers. Stop by the Tibetan Catholic village of Cizhong, known for its homemade wine made from the Rose Honey grape—a French variety that was wiped out a century ago in Europe. An interior view of the barrels at Canaan Winery. Just a short drive from the Chinese capital, Huailai's extraordinarily diverse terroir thrives between Beijing's rugged western mountains and the Great Wall's majestic silhouette. Large day-to-night temperature shifts and the monsoon continental climate make the region well-suited to growing grapes. For wine lovers visiting Beijing, Huailai is a perfect one-day countryside escape. There, you'll learn about the region's long history of wine production and meet winemakers who blend traditional European methods with deep local experimentation. Wineries to visit: Head to Domaine Franco-Chinois, where the winemaker will share how Marselan—a French grape variety—has found its perfect expression in Huailai, producing a smooth, full-bodied red. At the eco-focused Canaan Winery, where grapes are harvested at night and sorted by hand, taste Chardonnay and Riesling, alongside deeper reds like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mei Zhang is a member of Travel + Leisure's A-List and specializes in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan trips. You can create a tailor-made itinerary with Zhang by contacting her at [email protected] .
The Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Australian
The Australian Wine Club: Argentine wines for a sensational barbecue
Slowly they grow together, no one quite sure which came first, until their partnership is as natural as Lennon and McCartney or Romeo and Juliet. An alchemy takes place when a region's food and wine find themselves so simpatico that somehow it feels indecent to order one without the other. The fattened lambs of northern Spain are at their best when partnering a glass of local Rioja. The bright acidity of a Loire Valley sauvignon blanc sings in combination with a goat's cheese made down the road. In Argentina, the ritual of the asado is far more than a barbecue – it's social communion, families and neighbourhoods brought together by a plate of slowly grilled meat in one hand and a glass of malbec in the other. The pairing of beef from the flat grasslands in the centre of the country and the bold reds from up in the foothills of the Andes isn't a cliche so much as a national celebration. At a point in the year when gathering around a fire is an essential ritual of the season, the quartet of Argentine reds in this week's special offer case from The Australian Wine Club is particularly timely. Wines from Mendoza feature in this week's special offer. Three are malbecs but set apart by fascinating regional differences: HJ Fabre's 2023 Patagonia Malbec (RRP $40) scored 93 points from highly respected British Master of Wine Tim Atkin; a 2020 Parcela Selecta Malbec (RRP $42) offers a superbly balanced drinking experience, while The Holdings 2024 Malbec (RRP $28) comes from a lauded bodega in the Mendoza region. Add to that another Mendoza standout, the Reservado Cabernet Franc, also from HJ Fabre, plus a case discount of 36 per cent, and the temptation to host an asado is growing by the minute. 'Every time I go there it's all about asado,' says Leo Bassano, The Australian Wine Club's Argentinian authority, who is perpetually on the hunt for Argentine vintages worth having. 'Asado is much more than a way of cooking meat. Every region has its own cuts and a special way of seasoning the meat, but it's all about the fire and a couple of drinks, and then hours and hours of just chatting and eating. 'There is a glass of malbec all the time, of course, because it's the best match.' The funny thing is that Argentines knew the value in that match for generations but most of the rest of the world had little idea, at least until some 30 years ago. 'In the 1990s, everything changed for Argentina as a wine country,' Bassano says. 'Back then Argentina was not on the worldwide map for wine, basically was not on the radar. 'There were stories of companies trying to pull out the malbec vines from the ground and they were trying to get famous consultants from around the world to grow chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon because they wanted to get into the international markets. 'Everything changed in the 1990s with winemakers from Europe who actually went there, they started consulting, they started investing and they completely changed the course of Argentina, especially with malbec.' Parcela Selecta Malbec 2020 Glinting an inkily dark purple in the glass, this offers dark red fruits on the nose with a wash of mocha, vanilla and spice. From the first sip there's a lovely texture and weight, superb balance and silky smooth tannins that would marry happily with the sort of slow-grilled meat described above. Dried herbs and aniseed provide the undertow and a lick of acidity keeps it super fresh. 14% alc, RRP $42 a bottle. SPECIALS $33.99 in any dozen, $23.99 in our Argentine dozen. HJ Fabre Reservado Cabernet Franc 2023 An increasingly interesting varietal in Argentina's canon, this iteration has an almost perfumed nose. Awash with floral notes, rose petals, cedar and turned earth, there's also flashes of vanilla and tobacco. The palate, though, is all about red fruits held in firm, rounded tannins with just a hint of cedar and spice. Also great with food but delicious any which way. 93 points, Descorchados Wine Guide. 14% alc, RRP $40 a bottle. SPECIALS $32.99 in any dozen, $23.99 in our Argentine dozen. HJ Fabre Barrel Selection Patagonia Malbec 2023 For a perfect contrast, try this Fabre stablemate offering a nose flecked with plum, graphite, vanilla and just a hint of dried herbs, especially tarragon. On the tongue there's a beautiful velvety texture – full-bodied and smooth with a polished quality and lovely freshness. The flavours of ripe, spicy plums and blueberry are concentrated, with a little espresso on the finish. 93 points, Descorchados Wine Guide. 14.5% alc, RRP $40 a bottle. SPECIALS $32.99 in any dozen, $23.99 in our Argentine dozen. The Holdings Malbec 2024 The macerated strawberries, plum and hints of lavender on the nose tell you this is designed to please, and the soft, medium-bodied palate underlines its appeal. There's more plum and strawberry in the mouth, vanilla, spice and a few smoky notes to add a savoury edge. The length is pleasingly long thanks to silky, soft tannins. 13% alc, RRP $28. SPECIALS $19.99 in any dozen, $23.99 in our Argentine dozen. ARGENTINE DOZEN Three bottles of each wine above for $23.99 a $162. Order online or phone 1300 765 359 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST and quote 'AC4D'. Deals are available only while stocks last. The Australian Wine Club is a commercial partnership with Laithwaites Wine, LIQP770016550.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
The best no- and low-alcohol wines for when you're off the booze (yes, good ones do exist)
Are you a zebra-striper, alternating your alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic versions to moderate your intake? Or are you booze-free? As curbing drinking becomes more popular, it's clear that this moment of sober curiosity is moving beyond Dry January and into the everyday. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Luckily, the drinks industry is scratching our sobriety itch with a bevy of good alcohol-free products. If you're ready to wet your whistle with something delicious that won't have you stumbling into the next day with a sore head, read on to discover the best no- and low-alcohol whites, reds and rosés from my taste testing, perfect for any time, any place. Moderato Colombard Cuvée Révolutionnaire, 0.5% £12.99 at Wise Bartender£14 at Majestic (£12 as part of Mix Six package) Born from French winemaking heritage, this alcohol-free white is one of the few that could truly be mistaken for the real thing. The Colombard grape is typically high in acidity, with fresh floral aromas and notes of lemon, grapefruit and peach, and its flavours stay on the tongue well after the last sip. Moderato's founders, Sébastien Layé and Fabien Dessens, are pioneers in the alcohol-free wine movement in France, establishing Le Chai Sobre, (The Sober Cellar), the country's leading production centre for alcohol-free wine. Thomson & Scott Noughty Non-Alcoholic Blanc, <0.5% £10.50 at Ocado £10.95 at Abel & Cole Noughty is a premium, organic, non-alcoholic wine brand that has raised the bar for what alcohol-free wine can achieve. For about £10, its white, with less than 0.5% ABV (about as much as a ripe banana), is great value for money. Made from chardonnay and chenin blanc in South Africa, this is a fresh, crisp wine with an authentic wine-like texture. It's dry, too, so it won't be mistaken for fruit juice, unlike some other alcohol-free offerings. Bolle Chardonnay, <0.5% £15.99 at Bolle Drinks£15.99 at Amazon Bolle has already taken the non-alcoholic sparkling wine world by storm, and booze-free imbibers love it for its fine bubbles and authentic taste and texture. This is the first non-alcoholic still wine in its range: made mainly from the chardonnay grape, with a bit of the Germanic variety Silvaner added in. It's crafted as a wine and then de-alcoholised. No sugar, flavours or aromas are added, so you get real chardonnay notes of apricot, lemon and apple, alongside a silky mouthfeel and bright acidity. The traditional chardonnay bottle looks the part, too. Very smart. Brown Brothers Moscato Zero 2023, 0.5% £9.95 at the Fine Wine Company£9.75 at Bakers & Larners Based in Milawa, Victoria, Brown Brothers is one of Australia's leading family-owned wine companies. Its Moscato Zero is a 'vintage' bottle, with all the grapes from one year, and is on the sweet side with a gentle spritz. The muscat grape, which makes moscato wines, is one of the only varieties that still tastes 'grapey' once it's made into a wine – making it the perfect accompaniment to dessert or a cheeseboard. Torres Natureo, 0.0% £6.20 at Ocado When one of the biggest wineries in the world gets on board with alcohol-free wine, it's definitely worth a look. As with Brown Brothers, Torres has chosen muscat grapes for its white Natureo, delivering a semi-dry wine. From the Penedès region of Spain, Catalonia's famed wine-growing area, all of the grapes are from a single year. This floral wine is fresh and smooth on the palate, with notes of golden apple, pear and orange blossom, which pair beautifully with a seafood paella. Schloss Wachenheim AG 'Eisberg Selection' Pinot Grigio, 0.0% £8 at Majestic (£7 as part of Mix Six package)£8.99 at Wise Bartender Pinot Grigio is one of the most popular white wines in the UK. Established in the Pfalz region of Germany more than 100 years ago, this winery considers itself a boundary-pusher in regular winemaking – and now a global pioneer in alcohol-free wines, too. This de-alcoholised pinot grigio is actually more expressive than many alcoholic versions, with notes of lemon, lime and juicy white peach. It has a subtle spritz, but is dry and zesty, too. Wednesday's Domaine Elan, 0.0% £14.99 at Wise Bartender This bottle looks the part, and the pale pink wine has summery aromas of watermelon and strawberries. On the dry side, it has mouthwatering acidity, lots of juicy berry fruit flavours, and even a slight creaminess to the texture. This rosé from Wednesday's Domaine has got to be one of the most convincing still pinks out there. It's simply delicious. Thomson & Scott Noughty Non-Alcoholic Rosé, 0.5% £9.99 at Waitrose £10.80 at Friarwood Made in South Africa from two of the country's signature grapes, chenin blanc and pinotage, this is an elegant, dry, salmon-hued rosé with less than 0.5% alcohol. It's clean and crisp on the palate, which may be because it has almost half the amount of sugar found in most other non-alcoholic wines. Subtle summer berry and citrus flavours give it a more grown-up taste than other alcohol-free offerings out there. Take it to a dinner party to impress. M&S Alcohol Free Rosé, 0.0% £4 at OcadoIn-store at M&S People often complain that alcohol-free wines are too expensive, but that can't be said for M&S's 0.0% rosé at £4. It might not have the provenance of pricier bottles that are made from hand-picked organic grapes in a well-established family-run vineyard, but if you're after something cheap and cheerful, it hits the right notes. Strawberry-pink in colour, it's bursting with flavours of ripened berries and juicy stone fruits. Its sweeter finish may not be great paired with your gourmet tasting menu, but for drinks in the garden, bring it on. Torres Viña Sol Rosé, 0.0% £5 at Waitrose £7.50 at Morrisons Another from Torres, this time to stand in for one of the most popular rosé wines on shop shelves: the Viña Sol Rosé. It looks the same, and although it doesn't taste exactly the same – being quite a bit sweeter – it's not a bad substitute. You still get the freshness, the summer fruit flavours and the dry edge, to assure you that it isn't fruit juice. One for a party where you want to blend in – just be careful not to get the bottles mixed up. Tread Softly Everything Except Pinot Noir, <0.5% £8 at Waitrose Cellar Having had huge success with its 9% ABV rosé, Tread Softly has now launched its Everything Except zero-alcohol range. The pinot noir in this is the runaway favourite with bags of bright berry fruit flavour, fresh acidity and soft tannins, which provide a distinct wine-like texture. Tread Softly uses a high-vacuum, low-pressure and lower-energy distillation method that it claims is a gentle way of removing the alcohol while trying to retain the full flavour of the grapes. Oddbird Domaine De La Prade Merlot, <0.5% £10 at Drinkmonger£10.06 at Amazon Founded by a former family therapist and social worker, Oddbird is passionate about alcohol-free living. The bottles are smart and the liquid inside is made from high-quality grapes from renowned vineyards. The alcohol has been removed without adding artificial flavours, colours or other substances along the way. This merlot is modern and youthful with fruity blackberry and plum notes. It has 12 months of maturation, however, which gives it more depth and complexity than other contenders in this category. Zeno Red, ~0.5% £7.68 at Waitrose£10.99 at Wise Bartender This red seems to have impressed the upper echelons of the wine trade as it regularly comes out top for recommendations. The reason is its impression of complexity: bright, juicy berry fruit aromas layer with spice and savouriness beneath, all wrapped up in a silky mouthfeel with a hint of tannic grip. The grapes are tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon, and since it's Spanish-made enjoy it with chorizo and charred padrón peppers. Moderato Merlot-Tannat Cuvée Révolutionnaire, 0.5% £12.99 at Wise Bartender £14 at Majestic (£12 as part of Mix Six package) The colour is a pleasingly deep shade of ruby thanks to the tannat grape, with its thick, dark skin, while the hint of oak and dried herbs on the nose transports me straight to Gascony, where it's made. Taste-wise, it's dry with some concentration of fruit, a tickle of spice and gentle tannins. For a medium-bodied wine, this is nearly there. With a Toulouse sausage casserole and a dash of sober joie de vivre, you could have a merry time with this. Thomson & Scott Noughty Rouge, <0.5% £10.50 at Waitrose £10.50 at Ocado Light regular wines aren't of a lesser quality than heavy, and the same applies to non-alcoholic wines. The Noughty Rouge reminds me of a good bistro wine: it's one to have with a casual lunch, around a table with friends. That being said, it's far from juvenile, with an accomplished balance of ripe fruit, fresh acidity and soft French oak tannins. Brown Brothers Cienna Zero, 0.5% £9.18 at Strictly Wine£9.95 at Harris & Co It's sweet and a bit fizzy – so if that's your thing, read on. Made from cienna grapes grown in the hot and arid Murray valley of north-west Victoria, this is a summertime fruit bomb kind of red that would be perfect for a July barbecue. The acidity keeps it nice and fresh, balancing out the sweet, ripe fruit. Stick it in the fridge, throw another shrimp on the barbie, and turn up the tunes. Wild Idol Alcohol Free Sparkling White, 0.0% £24.30 at Fenwick£30 at Ocado The Germanic grape variety müller-thurgau is used to make the Wild Idol white, which naturally produces floral aromatics and a sweet green apple flavour, with a crisp acidity. These characteristics are what you want in a sparkling wine, too, and Wild Idol says it's able to preserve them because the juice is minimally handled and never fermented to produce alcohol. I don't know how, then, it manages to taste 'winey' but it does – and many top dining spots, such as Nobu and Jason Atherton restaurants, are choosing to pair it with their dishes. Bolle Blanc de Blancs, 0.5% £19.99 at Drink Supermarket£24.99 at Amazon Bolle goes through a secondary fermentation like champagne and prosecco, in order to capture the authentic character of real, high-quality sparkling wine. The effect is an elegant, fine-bubbled fizz with layers of flavour, from vibrant citrus notes to something more honeyed and toasty. Having scooped up a bevy of awards, it seems to be the one on everyone's lips at the moment. Domaine de L'Arjolle Zero, 0.0% £13.45 at Wine at Home With their rich wine culture, French drinkers might be more resistant to non-alcoholic wines. However, Domaine de l'Arjolle, which makes the Zéro Sparkling Equilibre, is gaining a following in France for its alcohol-free offerings. This 0% bubbly expresses its grape varieties, sauvignon blanc and viognier, well with zesty and floral aromatics, and zingy citrus and stone fruit flavours. Clean and crisp, those tiny bubbles hit the roof of your mouth in exactly the way you'd expect from a fine French fizz. Thomson & Scott Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Chardonnay, 0.0% £9.50 at Sainsbury's£10 at Waitrose Cellar A common complaint about alcohol-free sparkling wine is that it's too sweet. Well, this one definitely is not. If you like your wine dry, with zesty citrus characteristics and some granny smith apple crunch, then this could be the one for you. Noughty is a reliable zero-alcohol brand that ticks all the right boxes: it's organic, vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, low-calorie and low-sulphite. Great value for about a tenner. La Gioiosa Sparkling Alcohol Free, 0.0% £4.50 at Morrisons£6.75 at Ocado Prosecco is known for being one of life's simple pleasures: it's fruity, refreshing and uncomplicated. The same goes for La Gioiosa's affordable alcohol-free version. It's made in the land of prosecco, Treviso, from the juice of the same glera grapes, and then carbonated. It doesn't taste exactly like an extra brut prosecco – it's a bit sweeter – but you'll still find those bright notes of pear, apple, peach and white blossom in the glass, and the pop is just like the real thing. Oddbird Alcohol-Free Sparkling Rosé, 0.5% £10.99 at Laithwaites £9.49 at Amazon A good wine is about balance. If there's sweetness, it should be balanced with acidity so that it isn't cloying. This sparkling rosé is a great example. The syrah grape, grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, brings juicy summer berry flavours, which are lifted by mouth-puckering citrus notes and a poised, dry edge. Fine bubbles help to create a creamy texture, which is brightened by a clean, fresh finish. French Bloom Le Rosé, 0.0% £35 at Fortnum & Mason If you're a champagne fan on a champagne budget, this is your booze-free bubbly. If you're specifically a Taittinger fan, then this will seal the deal. The Frerejean-Taittinger family is behind French Bloom, a premium alcohol-free wine brand, making de-alcoholised sparkling wines with organic chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. For me, the rosé version has the edge over the white because it's a little drier and has a touch more complexity – perhaps due to the addition of pinot noir. Either way, the tiny bubbles effortlessly imitate the elegance of champagne, and it's all wrapped up in very pretty packaging. Wild Life Botanicals Blush, 0.5% £13.49 at The Alcohol Free Co£16 at Wild Life Botanicals The difference with Wild Life is that it's not trying to be a wine. Even though it is a de-alcoholised wine, the focus is on its mix of botanicals that almost makes it a celebratory health drink. Among its 'famous five' is lemon balm, which is good for digestive health, damask rose, which can soothe inflammation, and damiana, a mood-lifting aphrodisiac. Putting the plant power to one side, the blush is a frivolously delicious tipple that tastes of rhubarb, wild strawberries and crab apples. Kylie Minogue Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé, 0.0% £6 at Morrisons£6.50 at Amazon Kylie's wine empire is growing by the year, with her brand seeming to have struck a nimble balance between inviting, affordable, aspirational and inclusive. Her alcohol-free sparkling rosé brings another crowd of fans on board and, as long as they're not expecting Laurent-Perrier levels of fizzy pink stuff, there's a lot to like. It's sweet without being overly sugary and vibrant without being brash. A little like Kylie herself. LA Brewery Sparkling English Blush Kombucha, 0.0% £10 at Ocado £13 at LA Brewery If the alcohol-free sparkling wines haven't quite hit the heights you'd hoped for, perhaps sparkling kombucha will get you there. People love the tang and texture of kombucha, which encourages sipping rather than gulping, as you might do with a can of soda. LA Brewery's sparkling kombuchas are made in a B Corp-certified microbrewery in Suffolk, and are infused with blends of fruits, flowers and botanicals to enhance aromatics, mouthfeel and depth of flavour. Expect aromas of sharp rhubarb and heady elderflower to greet you when you pop the cork. Real Peony Blush Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Tea, 0.0% £11.50 at Waitrose£11.50 at Ocado These sparkling teas are crowd-pleasers. Made with White Peony tea, this particular blush is light and floral, with natural summer berry flavours that don't leave your mouth feeling like you've just sucked a fruit pastille. If you want to see how they're made, you can visit Real's Fermentery at the Waddesdon Estate in Buckinghamshire. Copenhagen Organic Sparkling Tea BLÅ, 0.0% £18.45 at Fenwick£18.50 at Fortnum & Mason The lovely thing about sparkling teas is that you get a complexity of flavours and aromatics coming naturally from the tea blend. Blå is made with 13 jasmine, white and darjeeling blends, which all bring their nuanced characteristics to the glass. Tea also contains tannins, so a wine-like structure is already in place, helping it to pair with a multitude of foods. This sparkling tea has been developed by Copenhagen-based, award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Alcohol is removed using different methods, such as spinning cone technology or vacuum evaporation, or in some cases, alcohol might not have been created in the wine at all. All have their pros and cons, affecting the taste and texture of the drinks, as well as their impact on the environment. High-vacuum, low-pressure distillation is considered the gentler method, as it allows for the separation of compounds at lower temperatures. This is more eco-friendly, plus it preserves the aromas and flavours better because heat is more likely to damage delicate compounds. Wines using the vacuum method tend to have more naturally occurring 'winey' characteristics, whereas spinning cone wines may lack aromatics. This could lead to more additives being thrown in the mix, which might result in the wines tasting more artificial. Alcohol-free wines that don't go through fermentation do taste fruitier and more 'grapey', with some tasting overly sweet. You might have to do a little digging to find out which production method has been used for your choice of non-alcoholic wine, as it's not often stated on the bottle, but it will be on the producer's website. All things to consider when you're choosing your alcohol-free wines. Most wines actually have up to 0.5% alcohol, but since even products such as bread, fruit juices, soft fruits and flavoured sparkling waters have up to this amount due to the natural fermentation process, that percentage doesn't have to be announced on the bottle. And, in case you're concerned, I can assure you that bread will not get you drunk. Sophia Longhi is an award-winning wine communicator, wine writer and international wine judge. She is of a good vintage and is now ageing in Brighton. Follow her on Instagram at @skinandpulp
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Our wine expert reveals the best Greek white wines for £13 or less
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more I'm still riding high after a recent trip to the glorious island of Mykonos. Yes, there were beach clubs and spicy margaritas – but I also managed to convince my girlfriends to indulge me in a bit of wine tasting. They've all come home hooked on Assyrtiko, the elegant white grape that produces seriously impressive wines: crisp, layered and poised, with citrus brightness and a minerality evoking Chablis.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Kin Vineyards: Exploring Carp's unique winery & local partnerships
Ottawa Watch We explore Kin Vineyards, a unique winery in Carp, Ont., and discover what makes them special.
