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Cooperative Wineries: High-Quality Wine At All Prices

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Reading Time: People love to support small, family-run wineries. But if you truly believe in fighting for the little guy, it's time to give cooperative wineries a second look. Cooperative Wineries Cooperative wineries are joint ventures owned by several (up to hundreds) of members. The concept is simple, pool resources and

Slovenian Red Wine

Slovenian Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - February 9, 2021March 23, 2021

Reading Time: Slovenia is a tiny country sandwiched between Austria and Italy. For a country with such a small stature (area-wise), it over-delivers in terms of wine quality. It has nearly 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres) of land dedicated to vineyards, 70% of production is white wine. This doesn't mean you

Alpha Estate: Greek Wine With Style

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - December 19, 2020December 21, 2020

Reading Time: Over ten years ago, I had my first Greek wine, an Alpha Estate, 'Hedgehog' Xinomavro. It captivated my palate back then and started my Greek wine journey. Greece has a long history of production, dating back to at least 2000 BC. In the 20th century, the wines weren't

Quinta Varzea da Pedra

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - November 17, 2020November 18, 2020

Reading Time: Quinta Varzea da Pedra is one of my favorite discoveries of 2020. Every year, I taste thousands of wines from all over the world. A handful of those wines have that special something, a twinkle in the eye. That's what drew me to Quinta Varzea da Pedra. Quinta

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Best Buys

French Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - August 30, 2020September 17, 2020

Reading Time: Full-bodied reds with gobs of sweet fruit and tannins pair perfectly with big meat dishes. If this is what you crave, the reds of Châteauneuf-du-Pape rarely disappoint. These wines are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (there are 15 additional grapes which are also permitted in the blend).

Finding Value Wine In The Southern Rhône

French Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - August 11, 2020August 12, 2020

Reading Time: With these times of uncertainty, who does like a good deal? We still want to drink wine but want to get bang for our buck. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to find value wine in the Southern Rhône. Whether it's white, rosé, or red, the Southern Rhône has you

Red Serbian Wines Revisited

Serbian Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - June 16, 2020July 25, 2020

Reading Time: Our first stop to the Balkans four years ago was Serbia. We started our three-month romp through the peninsula in Serbia. Back then, our expectations of Serbian wines were low. The high quality of the wines instantly impressed us. The possibilities for Serbian wines are endless thanks to

Feravino ‘Miraz’ Cuvée & Syrah 2017

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - April 16, 2020July 25, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or

N.A.G. Föld és Ég Syrah 2018

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - March 5, 2020July 25, 2020

Ten Volcanic Wines From GoVolcanic

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - February 11, 2020July 25, 2020

Reading Time: Volcanic wines are a hot subject these days and GoVolcanic proved to be an explosive tasting. Bad jokes aside, the first edition of GoVolcanic in Budapest, Hungary proved to be an interesting event. There were great volcanic wines from all over the world including Hungary, Austria, Israel, Spain,