The World of Fine Wine Magazine Review Issue 62

The Number 62 of The World of Fine Wine Magazine, published in December 2018, celebrates the art and culture of wine through in-depth analyses, portraits of inspiring winemakers, and tastings commented on by top international experts.

In this issue, the magazine highlights major themes: the ethics of tasting, , the role of wood in Champagnes, , the terroirs of South America, and the great wines for aging.

Stuart Walton – “Escaping the Downward Spiral – On Not Drinking”
A captivating reflection on moderation and the philosophy of wine. Walton questions the boundary between Pleasure and excess, a theme more relevant than ever.

Margaret Rand – “Oak in Champagne: Coups de Foudre”
The author explores the role of the oak in the production of Champagne, from fermentation in large wooden vats to the aromatic subtleties of aging.

Terry Theise – “Why Wait? The Great Bottling Time Debate”
The famous American importer and writer wonders about the ideal time for bottling, an essential debate for terroir wines.

Kathleen Burk – “Lubricating Diplomacy: The Uses of Wine”
A historical and political approach to wine as an instrument of diplomacy and power, from royal tables to international summits.

Tim Atkin MW – “South America: Terroir Rising”
The British Master of Wine analyzes the revival of the South American terroir, from Patagonia to the Colchagua Valley, and the upscale development of Chilean and Argentine estates.

Anne Krebiehl MW – “Spitzerberg: A Sleeping Beauty Awakes”
A trip to Austria on the slopes of the Spitzerberg, resurrected terroir where Syrah and Blaufränkisch compete in finesse.

Jim Clarke – "Growing Grower Cognac"
A file on the independent Cognac producers, pioneers of an artisanal revival against the major fashion houses.

Anthony Rose – "Bruno Paillard Dosage Zero"
Focus on the house Bruno Paillard and his quest for a Champagne of absolute purity, without dosage, a symbol of a return to the essential.

Ken Gargett – “The 2018 Penfolds Collection”
A complete overview of the news Penfolds collection, emblem of Australian expertise and the balance between tradition and innovation.

Michael Edwards – "Gosset Grand Blanc de Meunier"
An elegant portrait of the house Gosset, with a tasting of its Grand Blanc de Meunier, a distinguished and unique Champagne.

Tim Hall – “1988 Prestige Cuvée Champagne”
Review of an exceptional vintage and the major prestige cuvées from the end of the 20th century.

Ella Lister – “20th-century Château Latour 1905–91”
A historical retrospective of the iconic vintages of the Château Latour, monument of the Médoc and model of longevity.

Michael Schuster – “Tapanappa 2010–17”
Detailed study of Australian wines Tapanappa, combining Burgundian precision and the richness of the Australian terroir.

Alex Probst – “Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 1931–2016”
Mythical vertical tasting of the Porto Nacional from Quinta do Noval, living legend of the Douro.

Margaret Rand – “Michel Chapoutier: Stay on Your Toes”
Portrait of the winemaker Michel Chapoutier, figure of the Rhône Valley, defender of biodynamics and natural wine.

This issue concludes with Les Meilleures Listes de Vins du Monde 2018, an international ranking recognizing the best wine lists around the world, as well as a series of thematic tastings :

• Soleras Champagnes and Perpetual Reserves

• Bordeaux 2014

• Burgundy 2015

• Australian fortified wines

An essential content for the wine professionals, the enlightened amateurs and the Collectors of oenological journals.

Le Monde de Fine Wine remains a global reference for the rigor of its analyses and the quality of its contributors. Each issue is a Intellectual journey into the world of wine, between Culture, terroir, and history.

📘 Characteristics

• Title: The World of Fine Wine Magazine – Issue 62

• Editor: The World of Fine Wine Ltd

• Release date: December 2018

• Language: English

• Themes: Wine, Champagne, Cognac, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Terroirs of the world

• Contributors: Stuart Walton, Margaret Rand, Terry Theise, Tim Atkin MW, Anne Krebiehl MW, Anthony Rose, Michael Edwards, Ella Lister, Michael Schuster, Alex Probst, Tim Hall…

• Periodicity: Quarterly

• Weight / Format: Illustrated paper review