How we research wine

Primary sources first

Whenever possible we ground wine facts in primary and authoritative sources: official appellation and regulatory bodies (such as AOC / appellation authorities, the EU wine register and national wine boards), established wine reference texts, and data from recognised research and trade organisations. Where a statistic (e.g. production totals) is a moving target, we state the context and date it reflects.

Domain expertise

The articles are written and reviewed by people with wine training and sommelier experience as well as regional knowledge. Practical guidance — how to taste, how to pair food, how to travel a wine region — reflects both formal study and real-world experience.

Cross-verification

Sensitive or easily-mis-stated claims — grape origins, classification tiers, producer names — are checked against at least one independent source. When references conflict, we present the differences honestly rather than flattening them.

Review before publication

Every piece passes an internal editorial review focused on factual accuracy, clarity and usefulness before going live. Complex pieces are checked again if significant updates are made later.

Keeping content current

The wine world changes: new appellations are recognised, producers evolve, travel logistics shift. We review core reference pages periodically and update them to reflect current information, noting meaningful changes where relevant.

You can help

If you spot a factual error or know a region better than we do, we want to hear from you. See our corrections policy for how to report it — we genuinely appreciate the help.