Latest Columns
18Jan
HIDDEN BENCH WINERY PROFILE
Hidden Bench Winery: This high quality winery was founded in 2003 by the owner, Harald Thiel. Located in the heart of the Beamsville Bench sub-appellation of Niagara, Hidden Bench focuses…
04Oct
CALIFORNIA vs BORDEAUX TASTING REPORT
Comparative blind tasting of Napa Valley reds versus Crus Classés from Bordeaux always attract wine aficionados. As is often the case such blind tastings often reveal surprising results. This high…
05May
TASTING REPORT: BORDEAUX 2018
Many French wine regions excelled in 2018. The Bordeaux region is one of the major success stories of this sun soaked vintage. This hot growing season produced ripe concentrated reds…
Latest Suggestions
20Nov
Clos Bortier 2022 Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Denis Fouguerand
Here is a lovely expression of Burgundian Chardonnay from a trendy revitalized sub region. From the excellent 2022 vintage, it offers intense flavours, freshness, good balance, and a typical hint…
14Nov
La Paterne 2022 Saumur-Champigny, Antoine Sanzay
Make sure to put a few bottles in your cellar! The Saumur-Champigny appellation has faired extremely well lately (2018-19-20-22), producing reds with character and potential. This lovely organic cuvée delivers…
06Nov
Outeiro 2019 Dao, Quinta da Pellada
From the Alfrocheiro (30 %), Touriga Nacional (30 %), Tinta Roriz (30 %) and Jaen (20%) varieties, this lovely Dao red conveys remarkably well the characteristics of its cool oceanic…