The Japanese gaming giant, Nintendo, has just launched its new Switch 2 console. Fans across the world are eagerly lining up to buy it. Robert Joseph wonders whether the wine industry should be paying more attention.
The South African government has been accused of killing white farmers, including winery owners. Robert Joseph thinks more effort is needed to set the story straight.
Wine by the glass is often oxidised. A new investigation reveals that tourists ordering Chablis by the glass in Paris are being given cheaper wine from other regions. Robert Joseph believes it's time for a change.
Robert Joseph tackles the debate over human vs AI wine advice head on – by suggesting that, for much of the time, personalised advice may be a waste of time.
Tito's is a hugely best-selling vodka in the US. Many enjoy drinking it; some see it as a craft spirit but, as Robert Joseph points out, there are other ways of looking at this brand.
As professionals head to Bordeaux for a likely lacklustre 2024 En Primeur campaign, some believe patience is key amid falling wine sales and rising competition from other products. Robert Joseph suggests this approach lacks scientific credibility.
Harvest time, the highlight of the wine year, draws wine lovers to the picturesque Austrian wine region of Niederösterreich, with its many wine festivals and scenic outdoor activities.