World-Class Syrah from Malta
I know I’ve mentioned wine awards before. Forgive me for bringing this up once more. Though, word has it that yet again a Maltese wine has been granted another noteworthy medal, or actually two to be precise. Awards may not matter that much anymore. But, you see, it was not all that long ago that […]
It’s All In The Wine
“That which costs little is less valued”, Spanish novelist Miguel De Cervantes once penned. In less than a dozen words, he wittily summarised the point made in pages upon pages written centuries later which proof that even subconsciously we deeply believe that price is an indicator of quality. In the case of wine, too, academic […]
A Toast to Darling-Grape Chardonnay
If there’s one grape variety that deserves to be celebrated, it’s got to be Chardonnay. Not only is it the ingredient of white burgundy and an important part of the blend of most champagnes, Chardonnay is responsible for a disproportionate amount of the world’s finest whites and simply the number one selling white wine varietal […]
Scirocco Chimes Maltese Wines at Vinitaly
A wind of change is blowing through the wine world and a new generation of Mediterranean winemakers is offering an exciting kaleidoscope of well-made, distinct wines that don’t fail to attract attention. A full house of curious but serious oenophiles, wine critics and merchants gathered recently at Vinitaly, the massive international wine and spirits exhibition […]
Returnable Delicata Bottles for Earth Friendly Wines
These days, in a culture where nearly everything is disposable, the decision of whether or not to toss tradition into the garbage bin is an easy one for Malta’s eco-conscious winery, Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker. The Delicata winery has been reusing glass bottles and running its wine bottle collection system for generations. Thousands of so-called ‘empties’ […]
