Gruner Veltliner
Just like Burgundy’s finest, Grüner Veltliner yields myriad styles depending on where it is planted. Giles MacDonogh takes us on a tour of Austria
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My Passion for Wine – Dr Mahen Varma
One would assume that cardiologist Dr Mahen Varma is passionate about wine because it’s good for the heart, but GILES MACDONOGH discovers his taste runs to more than just good ordinary claret.
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St-Emilion: The people who are shaping the region
You pick your seasons in St-Emilion. Go in summer and you can't move for tourists. In early January, however, not a mouse stirs. Arriving on the seventh I was on my own, and the feeling of solitude was made worse by the freezing cold and the threat of snow. I was the one guest in my hotel. The receptionist gave me a key to the door and went home to his family. It was with trouble that I found a restaurant open. I was the sole diner.
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Ten Top Grüner Veltliner
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Small steps forward: Douro Valley
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Essence of tradition: aceto balsamico
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Happy blending of Portuguese Winemakers
As Portuguese winemakers become more skilled at working with their native grape varieties, some fantastic single-varietal wines have resulted. However, GILEs MaCDONOGH still firmly believes that Portugal's best wines are its blends
