Liquid Icons Articles
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The Best in Wine, From a Sublime Burgundy to a Superior Vintage
Discover the greatest bottles of the year, selected by the editors at Robb Report Monaco & Côte d’Azur.
How a Celebrated Champagne Maker—Richard Geoffroy—Reimagined Sake
His IWA brand, finds Lewis Chester DipWSET, is set to give Japan’s national drink a much-needed shot in the arm.
How Will Harlan, The Second Generation Family Member Steering Napa Valley’s Leading Estate, is Building Upon a Legacy – Liquid Icons for The Robb Report
Lewis Chester DipWSET, founder of the Golden Vines Awards*, talks to the man who took over an American winemaking icon.
A Weekend To Remember at The Melchior Club, Gleneagles
Lewis Chester DipWSET experiences the exclusive fine wine club’s members’ event in Scotland.
How Indian-born Sommelier, Educator, Writer and Winemaker Rajat Parr Is Living The American Wine Dream – The Robb Report
Lewis Chester DipWSET, founder of the Golden Vines Awards*, talks to the man who took over an American winemaking icon.
Meet Fine Wine’s Newest Superstar, Charles Lachaux Of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Lewis Chester DipWSET on the rise and rise of the brilliant Burgundy maestro.
Introducing, Frédéric Panaiotis – Champagne’s Renaissance Man
Lewis Chester DipWSET on the exceptional winemaking talent serving as Chef de Caves for Ruinart Champagne.
A Pilgrimage To Brora
Lewis Chester DipWSET on how Diageo is creating the ultimate luxury whisky collector experience.
Why Burgundy Is The King Of Wines – And The Wine Of Kings, Part II
With Burgundy now the most sought-after wine in the world, Lewis Chester DipWSET of Liquid Icons offers a guide to the very best.
Why Burgundy Is The King Of Wines – And The Wine Of Kings, Part I
With Burgundy now the most sought-after wine in the world, Lewis Chester DipWSET of Liquid Icons offers a guide to the very best.
How To Taste Fine Wine
Lewis Chester DipWSET on the three big questions you need to answer.
Towering Inferno: Does Climate Change Spell The End For Fine Wine?
Plus: an interview by Lewis Chester DipWSET with Loic Pasquet of Liber Pater, Bordeaux.
The Remarkable Story Behind 51 Degrees North: Gusbourne Estate’s New Prestige Cuvée – Liquid Icons for The Robb Report
Lewis Chester DipWSET visits the estate to check out a bottling that puts the fizz into English sparkling.
Meet Kei Shiogai, the Man Behind Burgundy’s Newest Cult Wine
Lewis Chester DipWSET meets the Japanese micro-négoc winemaker who is making waves in Burgundy.
King of the Somms: Meet Clement Robert MS, Annabel’s High-Flying Wine Chief
The oenological maestro bossing London’s private members’ club scene.
Investing In Fine Wine: The Do’s And Don’ts—Part III
Avoiding the pitfalls – by Lewis Chester DipWSET.
Investing In Fine Wine: The Do’s And Don’ts—Part II
Lewis Chester DipWSET on regional variation in potential returns.
Investing In Fine Wine: The Do’s And Don’ts—Part I
Emotional investment or financial investment? The ins and outs are very different, explains Lewis Chester DipWSET.
Why Wine Scoring Should Be Consigned To The Scrap Heap: Part II
Lewis Chester DipWSET on the folly of trying to apply simple metrics to a complex art.
Why Wine Scoring Should Be Consigned To The Scrap Heap: Part I
It’s time for a new approach, says Lewis Chester DipWSET.