Falstaff International

Falstaff INTERNATIONAL knows how to connect with readers on an emotional and intellectual level. Our appealing combination of factual information and beautiful visuals reaches a global premium audience. Falstaff INTERNATIONAL is an accessible yet luxurious magazine founded entirely on the joyful trinity of wine, food and travel.

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JANCIS ROBINSON HOSTS NEW BBC MAESTRO WINE COURSE

CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM REVEALS GLOBAL BY-THE-GLASS “LIGHT-HOUSE PROGRAMME”

LEONARDO DICAPRIO BUYS CHAMPAGNE STAKE

LOUIS ROEDERER DEBUTS CRISTAL 2014 VINTAGE

ORNELLAIA REVEALS 2019 VINTAGE

QUEEN RELEASES PLATINUM JUBILEE WINE

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CALIFORNIA TO RIVAL THE WORLD • Many of the world’s top-rated red wines hail from California. They are rare and expensive – surrounded as much by prestige as by prejudice. Falstaff goes in search of what gives these wines their unique identity and where they are heading.

CALIFORNIA

BEST OF CALIFORNIA

MARIA LUZ MARIN: THE BR AVEST WOMAN WINEMAKER • What was supposed to be an exploration of Chilean Pinot Noir for our columnist, turned into “a journey into a Conradian heart of darkness” — until he caught a glimpse of a remote vineyard on the edge of the Pacific.

A CONSTANT SEARCH • Alberto Antonini is one of the world’s foremost consultant oenologists. He has advised many wineries across the globe and broken new ground on various continents. Driven by curiosity, he has forged his own thoughts and philosophies.

QUALITY REVOLUTION IN CHIANTI CLASSICO • Chianti Classico has come a long way. Over the past three decades it has steadily aimed for quality and introduced a top tier category for its best wines called Gran Selezione.

BEST OF CHIANTI CLASSICO

WHEN THE LAND SPEAKS • South Africa’s wine industry is both old and young. Vines have been grown in the Cape since the 17th century, but the story of provenance-driven, single-vineyard wines – especially from Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay – is much more recent but no less enthralling.

OLD VINES • South Africa has a dedicated programme to protect its ancient vineyards

BEST OF SINGLE VINEYARD WHITES

BORDEAUX 2019 – THE GAME CHANGER • More and more bottles of the 2019 Bordeaux vintage are hitting the shelves. This time round it is worth paying closer attention. Rarely have the wines of the Gironde presented themselves with such allure, consistently high quality and exquisite value.

BEST BORDEAUX • For everyday drinking

VINTAGE HIGHLIGHTS • The stunning 2019 vintage presented some of the highest-scoring wines ever.

BEST OF BORDEAUX

GRÜNER GOES GLOBAL • Austria’s favourite grape variety now thrives around the world. In places as far-flung as New Zealand, Canada, Oregon, Australia and California. Falstaff went to sniff them out.

BEST OF GLOBAL GRÜNER VELTLINER

DISCOVERY • Curiosity or comfort? Untrodden paths or familiar routes? As the years advance, our columnist finds it is as precious to lose oneself in favourite pastimes as in new pursuits – the most important thing is not to become jaded.

BARRELS, TANKS, AMPHORAE … • The wine world constantly talks about the containers used for making or maturing wine. French or American oak, acacia or chestnut – and that is just barrels. Then there are stainless steel or concrete tanks, and vessels made of granite, stoneware or clay.

RAVE REVIEWS FOR TOM MEYER’S GRANITE RESTAURANT IN PARIS

GORDON RAMSAY OPENS 1890 RESTAURANT IN LONDON’S SAVOY HOTEL

PINEBERRIES SET FOR FOOD TREND COMEBACK IN 2022

SANTO STEFANO ESTATE LAUNCHES OLIVE OIL

CÉDRIC GROLET BRINGS PATISSERIE TO LONDON

CHEF ANGELA HARTNETT TO LAUNCH THIRD...