Lovat Stephen

Lovat Stephen’s Wine Blog

Check your liquor cupboard

Lovat Stephen reviews the contents of his liquor cabinet, and finds many strange spirits from all over the world.

Is cider “the new wine”?

Lovat Stephen considers the resurgence of cider and perry, and the new respect given to these traditional alcoholic drinks.

V for Viognier, V for Virginia

Lovat Stephen tastes the wines of Virginia, and finds much to approve in their Viogniers.

A Volume on Vermouth

Lovat Stephen reviews “A Volume on Vermouth” by Gerard Noel and Michael Edwards

A Search for Viognier

Lovat Stephen sings the praises of the under-appreciated Viognier grape.