Posts by Amelia
Wine Accumulating vs Wine Collecting
WINE ACCUMULATING VS WINE COLLECTING I am often asked if I collect wine. To a great extent I absolutely do. I have stored a number of bottles in a dank, dark, detached part of my garage. I take great care not to expose them to too much light or noise vibrations. I also take great…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode twelve – climate change
During the past week the issue of climate change seems especially pertinent. On her first day as UK Prime Minister, Theresa May controversially merged The Department for Energy and Climate Change with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This act has been met with a certain amount of criticism from those who view it…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode eleven – wine fraud
In episode eleven we explore the complex and fascinating area of wine fraud. Although there are many cases of fraud which happen at the lower end of the market; our production team were particularly drawn to a story which shook the fine wine world. The most recent high profile case of fraud involved Indonesian-born Rudy…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode nine – port
The Douro valley has to be one of the most underrated places in the world. Its dramatic mountainous landscape, rich history, fantastic table wine, wonderful food and even port itself does not receive the attention and appreciation it deserves. Hopefully after this episode, that will change. Picture yourself sitting in a trendy bar on a…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode eight – meeting the Henschkes
With the EU referendum coming up, immigration seems to be the buzzword of the moment. Jobs, culture and national identity all come up in this multidimensional and complex debate. Throughout history people have been fleeing persecution or poverty, hoping to create a better life. I am not even going to try and go into the nuances of…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: Ep 7 – A Question of Taste
If you’ve felt that the last couple of weeks have been missing a little something, you aren’t mistaken. The Wine Show has, for the last couple of weeks, had to exit stage right for summer sport. My uncoordinated self was dismayed, but all is now put to vinous right – The Wine Show is not only back…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode six – an odd-shaped looking glass
I think this has got to be one of my favourite episodes in the show. As I have mentioned in previous blogs, wine does not exist in a vacuum. It is interwoven into the history and symbolism of cultures around the world. In this episode Joe visits a winery which operates in Israel’s occupied territories,…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode five – earthquake in a glass
Wine doesn’t exist in a bubble. Like any living thing, it gets caught up by its nearby surroundings; be they cultural disputes, political sanctions and, of course, natural disasters. In this episode The Wine Show travels through Moldova, India and Chile, all of which reveal wine being ensnared by these various webs. However, the prevailing…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode four – mountain wine
The small wine region of Savoie is sometimes misunderstood, because of its alpine location and reputation for skiing. Ski resorts are the lifeblood of the industry, and being more of an après ski fan as opposed to avid skier, I saw this trip as a great opportunity to reacquaint myself with mountain wines without expecting…
Read MoreThe Wine Show: episode three – Mornington Peninsula
I was prepared for anything. Dressed as Reese Witherspoon from Wild, it was time to experience the Mornington Peninsula. Of all Australian wine regions, the Mornington Peninsula is home to one of the most important maritime climates. It is fully exposed to the elements, surrounded on three sides by the sea. An emphatically cool climate…
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