Guide to the Wine Regions of the World

A look at the great wine regions of both the old and new worlds; their terroir, traditions and the people and passion that makes them special

The Wine Regions

  • a Chateau in the Medoc surrounded by vines

    The Wine of the Médoc Part 1

    A look at the Classed Growths of the Médoc, their terroirs, traditions and the relevancy of the famous 1855 Classification in the modern wine world.

  • Medoc Cru Bourgeois

    The Wine of the Médoc Part 2

    A look at the Médoc beyond its classed growths ad the problematic history of Cru Bourgeois classification the existential threat of the Michelin Guide

  • A view of a historic European town with a large church steeple, tiled rooftops, and cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through.

    The Wine of the Right Bank

    A examination of the wines and varied terroirs of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, lncluding its famous sons, St. Emilion, Pomerol and their satellites

  • Smith-Haut-Lafite in Graves and Pessac Leognan

    The Wines of Graves and Pessac-Léognan

    An exploration of the other left bank, Graves and Pessac-Léognan and their soils, terroirs, traditions and famous châteaux

  • Sauternes and Barsac wine

    The Great Sweet Wines of Sauternes and Barsac

    Born of mist and noble rot the golden sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac have held the fascination of wine lovers for centuries

  • Entre-Deux-Mers

    The Other Bordeaux: Entre-Deux-Mers and Beyond

    There is another Bordeaux, beyond the glittering Château and world famous names. This is its engine room making humbler, more affordable reds and whites