Published in The Telegraph, September 2019 With its Mediterranean climate and more than 200 days of sunshine each year, California is the greenhouse of the US, where fruits and vegetables …

Written for Decanter Magazine, October 2019 In the last decade, winemakers in Chile and Argentina have moved beyond what was seen as the final frontier for South American viticulture — …

Written for Decanter Magazine, October 2019 Exploring Uruguay and its wine regions feels like you’ve just been let in on one of South America’s best kept secrets. One of the …

Greg Funnell and Amanda Barnes ride, swim and drink mate tea with some of Argentina’s most skilled horsemen, travelling from the north-eastern wetlands to the faded gaucho heartlands of La Pampa and …

Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is the oldest Denomination of Origin in Spain, established in 1935, and its wines and those of the Manzanilla de Sanlúcar DO are today defined as fortified wines (vinos generosos). Both DOs …

Published in Decanter magazine, July 2019 The diverse regions of Croatia offer plenty for wine tourists to enjoy. Join Amanda Barnes as she tours the Croatian Uplands, Slavonia and Danube …

Published in Decanter Magazine, July 2019 The name Morandé is synonymous with the Casablanca Valley in Chile, where pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé has joined forces with his son, Pablo Jr, …

Written for Wine Enthusiast, February 2019 With massive Andean peaks forming the visual backdrop, the Maipo Valley ranks as one of Chile’s most picturesque spots. It’s also home to some …

Decanter, September 2018 Do your research If you really want to appear like a pro to the rest of the room, do your research beforehand. Most fine dining restaurants have …

The oldest grape varieties in South America have been sidelined for the past hundred years, but a new generation is now reclaiming its lost winemaking heritage as Criolla varieties re-emerge …