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
07Jun
Château Revelette 2022 Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
Often extremely light, sometimes thin, too many rosés from Provence are disappointing. From the classic grapes (Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan) with a hint (10%) of Ugni blanc, this lovely rosé…
30May
Viognier Les Vignes d’à Côté 2021 Collines Rhodaniennes, Yves Cuilleron
Reputed producer from Northern Rhône, Yves Cuilleron crafts ripe, balanced and flavourful wines. This seductive Viognier exhibits lovely fruity and floral aromas. Velvety mouthfeel with soft acidity and a typical…
24May
Veraton 2020 Campo de Borja, Alto Moncayo
Entirely from Grenache, this deep coloured rojo displays lovely plum and field berry scents. In a very satisfying, rich and full bodied style, with soft acidity and refined tannins that…