New Slovenian Wine Law Could Restrict Natural Growers

Real, artisanal, natural wines need championing more than ever

Apr 1 • Simon J Woolf

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March 2026

Don't F***ing Call it Skin Contact!

Why are some people pathologically unable to use the term orange wine?

Mar 25 • Simon J Woolf

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Wine in London

Can you still find something good to drink without taking out a second mortgage?

Mar 18 • Simon J Woolf

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How Simplesmente Vinho Changed the Game

Looking back at 14 editions of Porto's iconic artisanal wine fair

Mar 13 • Simon J Woolf

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Geeks Go Wild in Galicia

Three friends, fourteen bottles, the Nerdometer and the Crushometer.

Mar 5 • Simon J Woolf

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February 2026

What's New in Georgian Natural Wine

Notes and recommendations from a tasting of 12 growers and 50 wines

Feb 25 • Simon J Woolf

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Should Regenerative and Organic be Joined at the Hip?

Jason Haas (Tablas Creek) responds to an industry leader's assertion that they shouldn't

Feb 18 • Simon J Woolf

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The Truth About Vegan Wine

Get ready for a shock if you thought you were drinking ethically

Feb 11 • Simon J Woolf

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Zero Zero Bordeaux

Essential additions to my 2025 Wine Guide, as the region tries to redefine claret

Feb 4 • Simon J Woolf

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January 2026

For Best Results, Fridge Age Your Orange Wine

How a simple hack changed my mind about an under-performing bottle.

Jan 28 • Simon J Woolf

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Drink Wine and Build Community

This missive from the founder of Bottled Alive couldn't be more relevant now

Jan 21 • Simon J Woolf

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Top Ten Affordable Natural Wines

Some favourite bottles that won't break the bank

Jan 14 • Simon J Woolf

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