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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.

Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters New Cafe

Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters enriches Indore's coffee scene with their new cafe, bringing the serene essence of Goa to central India.

Nothing Before Coffee Opens 75th Outlet

India's fast-growing QSR coffee chain, Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) announced the launch of its landmark 75th outlet in the heart of New Delhi's Connaught Place, a significant achievement as the brand continues its aggressive expansion.

Premium Chocolate Meets Ice Cream

SMOOR, the country's most preferred luxury confectionery brand, has announced its collaboration with Hangyo Ice Creams.

Bakels Launches Renshaw in India

Bakels, a global leader in the bakery ingredients industry, proudly announced the launch of Renshaw in India at a event held at the Bakels Baking Center.

Celebrating Excellence in French Patisserie

Business France India, the French Trade and Investment Commission, Le Cordon Bleu at GD Goenka University, in association with the IndoFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry, successfully concluded the French Patisserie Competition, celebrating the finest French pastry talent across India.

Cothas Coffee Completes 75 Glorious Years

Cothas Coffee, a household name in coffee, completes 75 glorious years of serving the best filter coffee to coffee lovers across Karnataka and India.

IICA, New Delhi, 37th Bi-Annual Convocation

The International Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA), New Delhi, held its 37th Bi-Annual Convocation at the Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi, marking a vibrant celebration of academic and culinary excellence.

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