Celebrating Merlot Day
Secretly I’m longing for someone to finally proclaim a national day in honour of Malta’s Ġellewża and Girgentina varieties. Until then, I gladly revel in International Merlot Day, which is celebrated by oenophiles around the world on 7 November. If you follow this wine column, you know I keep Merlot close to my heart and […]
Delicata’s world-class Syrah from Malta wins again
Delicata’s Gran Cavalier Syrah D.O.K. Malta, Superior consistently wins awards and has yet again landed a bronze medal. This time, the 2017 vintage was praised at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, which is accepted as one of the world’s most meticulously judged wine competitions. Sarah Abbott MW, Tim Atkin MW, Peter McCombie MW, […]
Where Wine and Science Meet
Science can be a wonderful thing, but it surely doesn’t evoke that spontaneous, emotional response which typifies how we react to the divine nectar – unless, of course, science and wine meet in your glass. That unusual blend was presented by the Delicata winery in collaboration with sciANTific last week at their first ever Wine […]
BETTIJA’RT – Vote for Your Favourite Bettija’rt
Which bettija’rt is your absolute favourite? Cast your vote by clicking next to its title and then the vote button at the bottom. * Their photos cannot do justice to the art works themselves. Appreciate the artists’ bettija’rts by viewing them at the exhibition venue. “Secret Garden”, Claire Attard Vella “Meditrina […]
Salute! The Grand Wine And Dine Experience
A unique wine and fine dining experience named Salute! promises to satiate many wine and food lovers’ appetite for ultimate al fresco dining. Taking place over three nights only at the world-class venue that is Valletta’s Saluting Battery, with magnificent views of the Grand Harbour, this event sets out to be a true highlight in […]
