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Latest Columns
27Mar
TASTING REPORT: TUSCAN REDS 2016
As in France, many Italian wine regions, such as Tuscany, experienced ideal climatic conditions in 2016. During my last (2017) trip to the region, I tasted many impressive wines from…
12Feb
BORDEAUX 1990 TASTING REPORT
The outstanding reputation of the 90 Bordeaux vintage is a known fact. Wines from both banks are impressive. From the outset the wines displayed lots of ripe fruit with good…
13Nov
TASTING REPORT: CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced extra-ordinary reds in 2016: high quality, great extract, surprising freshness and great aging potential. The reputed oenologist Philippe Cambie stated that he had never seen this high quality…
Latest Suggestions
12Aug
Pitti 2018 Burgenland, Pittnauer
This lovely organic red is made with equal parts of Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt. Slightly fruity with floral, vegetal and mineral hints. Medium bodied and quite tasty, it displays surprising ripe…
05Aug
Frappato 2018 Sicilia, Planeta
A great red for summer weather ! The reputed district of Vittoria is well known for its excellent reds made with Frappato. The youthful nose displays charming spicy red fruit scents.…
30Jul
Solis Vis 2018 Monferrato, Tenuta Montemagno
Looking for something different? Try this very unusual white perfect for hot summer days. Made from a rare old Piedmonte grape called Timorasso, this aromatic unoaked white displays intense fruity…