Jennifer Docherty MW's wine basics
European wine fairs, worth the trip?
ProWein, Vinexpo, Vinisud... Do you go to these European wine fairs and why? Veteran buyer of Liberty Jennifer Docherty MW talks about her opinion on wine fairs.
Tips to spot a fake wine from its label - the EU edition
Jennifer Docherty MW talks about the information you should always see on a EU wine label.
Champagne and their disgorgement dates explained
Why does the date of disgorgement matter, since it has no bearing on the quality of the champagne, only potentially giving an indication of its flavour profile?
Piemonte, where have you been all my life?
Had I known previously that the vineyard landscape, deservedly a UNESCO world heritage site, was so astonishingly beautiful, I would have enriched my life every year with a visit.
The key elements that define a vintage
Among the many factors that may influence the health, ripeness and therefore quality of the grapes harvested for a given vintage, climate is one of the most significant.
Brettanomyces, the cause of my recent misery
Pinot Noir is particularly sensitive and a little Brett will ruin its delicate fruit, perfume, and therefore, its sense of place, as it does for all infected wines.
Basics you need to know about wine investment
My advice on wine investment is always this, if you decide to invest in wine, go to a reputable merchant and purchase wines that you like drinking yourself, in the event you cannot sell it for a profit later on.
Screwcap vs cork
The perception that screwcap wines are cheap is outdated. Although there is no perfect closure for wine, here are instances where screwcaps excel over cork...
South African wines: a diamond in the making
Visit Cape Town with the Chinese MW and learn about the exciting wine scene there.
Decanting wines
Why do we need to decant wines? Which wines need decanting?