Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine
by Jane Masters MW & Andrew Neather
Special price: £17.99 (RRP £19.99)
An ideal Christmas present for the discerning wine enthusiast!
Here's what people are saying about Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine:
"If you make wine - or simply drink it - read ‘Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine’. Jane Masters MW and Andrew Neather calmly analyse how climate change is impacting the wine world, before spotlighting practical ideas on how to tackle it. Harvesting real life anecdotes from across the globe, they macerate them to extract best practice, ferment the pros and cons (spoiler alert: sometimes there is no perfect solution) and barrel through the successful achievements of others, before decanting inspirational ideas for the vineyard, winery, supply chain and society. I defy any winemaker not to learn something. I certainly did. Even a casual wine drinker will now know what to ask, and next time they choose a bottle of wine."– Wendy Outhwaite (wonderfully talented winemaker)
"Jane Masters (a wine buyer) and Andrew Neather (formerly wine columnist and journalist on the Evening Standard) hardly knew each other when they embarked on this book project, but they’ve pulled it off brilliantly. It’s a breezy trawl through the varied issues relating to sustainability in wine, with the authors taking the stance of neutral observer rather than advocates. As a result, this is readable and informative. As you might expect when a professional journalist is involved, there are lots of quotes and concrete examples of the issues being discussed. And it’s bang up to date."
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Every year on the third Thursday in November, wine lovers around the world raise their glasses in unison — it’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the global celebration of youth, harvest, and shared joy.
With the arrival of the 2025 vintage, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau captures that moment in a bottle: bright, energetic, and brimming with fruit. Bottled just weeks after harvest, this wine is made to be uncorked and enjoyed now, not aged. It embodies the festive spirit of the day — fresh, spirited, and perfect for gathering friends.
About the 2025 harvest
The 2025 vintage is generous in fruit profile but marked by low yields, down by as much as a third in some vineyards. Early summer rains affected flowering and berry formation, while the rest of the summer was largely dry and warm. A couple of timely storms in late August helped complete ripening, ensuring balance and freshness in the grapes.
As a result, the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau is ripe, elegant, and fruit-forward, comparable in quality to the highly regarded 2020 and 2023 vintages. Georges Duboeuf himself describes it as “a lovely Beaujolais, packed with fruit” — a wine that fully expresses the charm of Gamay.
A super, Super Tuscan! The best of sangiovese with a sprinkling of bordeaux varietals to balance out this stunning blend. The favourite wine of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Considered Château d’Esclans’ finest wine, Garrus was at the heart to Sacha Lichine’s vision in 2006 to make rosé grand. Today Garrus is firmly established as a world class, iconic luxury rosé.
Juicy and Rich Cabernet from the oldest planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in th Stags Leap District. One of the best vintages of the decade! Drink now or cellar for up to 15 years.
Rich and opulent but with great elegance and charm.
S.L.V., also known as Stag’s Leap Vineyards, Stunned the wine word when three year- old vines from the 1973 harvest produced a wine that bested some of France’s greatest wines in a 1976 blind tasting known as the “Judgment of Paris.”
50 hectares of vines located in the Saint Julien appellation produce grapes that are meticulously processed and blended to create the masterpiece. In the historic 1855 classification the château was to be awarded the rank of "Second Classified Growth".
A Heavyweight Bordeaux.
Château Beychevelle 2008 is deeply-coloured and very fruity. The 2008 vintage has turned out to be a very pleasant surprise after the challenges encountered during the growing season.
Rich, structured and bold best describes this fabulous red from the southern rhone. Additional bottle age brings and added complexity and softens the wine in all the right areas.
Rich and bold Pinot Noir comes from the famous appellation of Mercurey in the Cote Chalonnaise region of Burgundy. Ripe fruit and earthy undertones on the palate.
Probably the most serious "Bourgogne Rouge" you'll ever taste. Maybe because this producer is known for its outstanding Gevrey-Chambertin! Very impressive wine.
Experience the crisp and refreshing elegance of Cortese with this exceptional Gavi di Gavi, a standout white wine from Piedmont's renowned south-eastern region.
Discover the exceptional value and vibrant fruit concentration of Piedmont's finest white grape, Arneis, masterfully showcased in this Ascheri selection.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the star of this stunning left bank blend. This Chateau neighbours the historic town of Margaux famous for its first growth wines!
Second wine from the world renowned and highly regarded Château Calon Ségur. Beautifully round and elegant, Saint-Estèphe offers some of the best wines in Bordeaux.
Superb "everyday" wine from the renowned Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe when compared to their more prestigious neighbours. Outstanding quality combined with value for money.
