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
01Feb
Les Feuillées 2019 Côte de Brouilly, Laurent Martray
The Côte de Brouilly appellation is amongst the smallest of the Beaujolais region. In fact it ranks third behind St-Amour and Chénas. Côte de Brouilly is reputed for producing wines…
27Jan
Chardonnay 2021 Aconcagua Costa, Errazuriz
This lovely Chardonnay benefits from from the cool ocean breezes. Lightly oaked, with charming fruity aromas: apple, pear and tropical fruits. Quite fresh, remarkably elegant, with good volume and length.…
18Jan
Galantas 2018 Vale de Maipo, Haras de Pirque
This high quality producer is part of the Antinori stable of Tuscany. Dominated by Cabernet Franc (with 15% of Carmenère), this deeply coloured red bursts with charming ripe flavours. Rich…