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This was the topic in question for the panel debate on 6th October, hosted by Pink.Wine and the Libération Tardive Foundation, and led by Richard Bampfield MW, Elizabeth Gabay MW, Pauline Vicard and Siobhan Turner MW, chaired by Rebecca Palmer. Spoiler alert: it can… and it is. So what exactly makes a wine 'fine'? The panel discussed the key pillars that are considered before declaring a wine ‘fine’. Pauline, co-founder of ARENI Global, a research and action institute dedicat

Last year, Ramón Bilbao celebrated its centenary year and Rodolfo Bastida’s 25th anniversary at the winemaking helm.  Over that time, their wines have been at the forefront of innovation in Spanish production. Since its birth in Haro (La Rioja), their production has expanded to include vineyards in both Rueda and Rioja. With fellow winemakers Rosana Lisa in Rioja and Sara Bañuelos in Rueda, Rodolfo has been championing experimentation and expansion, all whilst respecting trad

Château Clos Systey. Demeter is the certifying body for Biodynamic farming. On a recent weekend trip to Bordeaux, I visited four châteaux...

Almost exactly a year ago, I sent my mum on a very specific mission to Big Tesco: track down a bottle of Mar de Frades Albariño. “Mum!...

The Balearic Islands have become synonymous with Mediterranean summer holidays. From beach club-hopping in the balmy Ibiza sun to...