Why is California’s Zinfandel so under-appreciated?

Is California’s Zinfandel the most underrated grape variety in the wine world? It’s certainly underpriced compared with the state’s other dominant red-wine varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. According to the official 2024 crop report just published, the average price paid per ton of the French imports was $2,162.29 and $1,694.62 respectively. The equivalent for … Read more

Why Turkey’s youth-led protests offer hope

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Humour is no laughing matter in Turkey, it is a mechanism for coping with stress and suppression. It carries a deep well of melancholy. One of our running jokes these days goes like this: … Read more