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The Meunier Makeover
A grape with a long and sometimes troubled history, Pinot Meunier is enjoying popularity once again – not just in its traditional homeland of Champagne, but in the vineyards of England and America’s west coast, as well. Alice Lascelles finds out more
Jancis Robinson MW & Hugh Johnson
Almost 50 years since it was first published, The World Atlas of Wine has reached its eighth edition. John Stimpfig talks to its two authors to discover how this revered book has documented the extensive developments in the world of wine over that time
St-Emilion: Finding Value
It really needn’t be seen as a contradiction in terms, explains James Lawther MW, who selects 15 great wines that offer both quality and fair pricing from this much-admired Bordeaux Right Bank region
Chablis 2018
This hot, early and bountiful vintage was a welcome relief for weather-plagued producers. But while the quantity is there, quality is patchy, says Tim Atkin MW, with much depending on yields, picking dates and producer nous. Here he selects 35 wines to buy, from grand cru to Petit Chablis
A Decanter Guide To Chablis Premier Cru
The ethereal, nuanced intensity of its wines continues to bewitch many a wine professional and consumer alike. Andy Howard MW takes us on a tour of one of the world’s benchmark white wine regions, revealing the character that lies behind some of its best vineyard sites
Create A Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Feast
Seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes are given a delicious twist by Gizzi Erskine to create a crowd-pleasing Christmas feast
What The F**k ...Is The Maillard Reaction?
It’s just one of the elements you need to know about if you’re going to roast coffee successfully, as Edgaras Juška explains
Work Wonders
Coffee gets people through the working day. So it stands to reason that better coffee produces better work – and in some places the two are in perfect harmony, says Phil Wain
White Gold
It’s worth seeking out the best-quality white tea, says Mei Leaf’s Don Mei
The Classic British Bake Off
As the UK heads back to the 1970s, Tim Schilling joins the retro party by creating this trio of pre-EU desserts with a coffee twist
Seasonal Coffee - Fausto Romo - Pharmacie
Sifting through the sediment
Little Cups Of A Coffee Classic Tiramisu
There are a few classic coffee desserts gracing the pages of this issue of Caffeine, so I thought it was about time I stepped up to the challenge of an age-old favorite: tiramisu. I called in some expert advice to help with the job, namely a close family friend who is married to a wonderful Italian man and – I imagine largely thanks to an Italian mother-in-law – makes a mean tiramisu.
Alt-Milks On Test
Non-dairy alternatives to milk have seen a huge rise in popularity, but which work best with speciality coffee?
A Match Made In Hemp
CBD, an extract of cannabis, has been touted as a revolutionary new dietary product that could be the perfect partner for coffee. Anna Sulan Masing investigates
The Great Disrupters
There are those who accept the status quo and those who challenge it – and it is the latter group of rule-breakers who are driving progress in some of the world’s under-appreciated wine regions. Simon Reilly profiles pioneering winemakers who like to do things differently.
Vinsobres
Producing wines with a level of natural freshness few other regions can match, Vinsobres isas yet overshadowed by its better-known southern Rhône neighbours, discovers Matt Walls
Stars Of The South
With its plethora of native and local grape varietis and an increasing number of skilled and dedicated winemakers, southern Italy’s wine future is looking bright. Michaela Morris showcases some of its leading lights.
Celebrating Sauvignon
It’s one of the most popular and widely planted white grape varieties – and with good reason, says Rebecca Gibb MW in her round-the-world guide to Sauvignon Blanc.
A Tour Of California Under The Radar
The high-profile big names of Californian wine dominate media coverage, but if your interest is piqued by the fascinating and the smaller-scale, where best to look? Julie Albin points to the producers and regions quietly making waves, and recommends 10 great wines to try.
On the Zinfandel Trail
Before Cabernet Sauvignon ruled California, there was Zinfandel, says Mira Advani Honeycutt, California's original, heritage wine grape
SOARING HIGH
Fratelli's revamped Master Selection range
Shades of Rosé
Rioja and Navarra share a love for Grenache, producing two very distinct styles of rosé, writes Elizabeth Gabay MW, which succsesfully enrich the category as her tasting notes illustrate
"I have opened the door: I will hold it for others to enter"
Master Sommelier, Kamal Malik is the first Indian to pass the top qualification of the Court of Master Sommeliers. His story, as he tells it to Ruma Singh is both inspiring and dramatic
Best ways to explore wine in a new city
The first thing most of us want to do when we go to a new city, be it Dallas or Boston, is to enjoy a few good wine tastings
A thoughtfully curated wine experience
Wine tastings at Vintage Wines in Karjat, Maharashtra, are designed to enhance the appreciation of wine and deepen our understanding of it, writes
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
One would think that a 200-yearold Champagne as renowned as Billecart-Salmon did not need any marketing, yet Billecart-Salmon AsiaPacific head, Sebastien Papin was recently in India to tell us about the brand and how the wine is best appreciated.
Laurent Ponsot is one of Burgundy's most celebrated winemakers
Jon Wyand finally captured the mercurial Laurent Ponsot - a renowned winemaker and vintner known for his exceptional Burgundy wines - on camera
An ode to the diva grape
It is worth tasting Pinot Noir in all its varied roles - from the shy, delicate ingénue, and simple yet intense New World newbie to the full-on Grand Cru prima donna
Exploring Brunello vintages
Ten years in the bottle, a long decant, and yet the harsh tannins overshadowed everything.
"Wine only comes into its own when there is company"
Wine is all about shared experiences and camaraderie, writes Raymond Blake, as he recalls the wonderful wines he enjoyed this year