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Is cider the “new wine”?

November 24, 2007

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

September 10, 2007

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

A Volume on Vermouth

December 1, 2006

Lovat Stephen reviews "A Volume on Vermouth" by Gerard Noel and Michael Edwards.

A search for Viognier

October 9, 2006

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

Welcome to the Yali bird!

October 1, 2006

The Chilean winery Vino Ventisquero introduces a new range of wines designed for the British off-trade under the name and label of Yali.

The view from London

May 1, 2006

Lovat Stephen samples some English wines at the London International Wine & Spirits Fair.

"Last orders" for the pubs of Chelsea

March 16, 2006

An exhibition by the Chelsea Society records a steady decline in the number of Chelsea pubs. Lovat Stephen regrets their passing.

Wines from Israel

August 20, 2005

Lovat Stephen reports on a tasting of Israeli wine at the Langham Hotel, London.

To screw, or not to screw

August 13, 2005

Corks - traditional or plastic - or screw caps? Which is right for wine?

New Zealand's Cloudy Bay

November 8, 2004

At a wine-tasting in Soho, Kevin Judd of New Zealand's Cloudy Bay winery presents the company's wines.

Wines of Uruguay

September 13, 2004

Lovat Stephen tastes wines from Uruguay at the 2004 London International Wine Fair.