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
19Mar
Rioja Reserva 2020 Muga
Crafted with a majority of Tempranillo (70%), the contribution of Garnacha (20%), Graciano (5%) and Mazuelo (5%) is rather significant. This rich and full bodied Rioja exudes the hot and…
12Mar
Ultreia 2020 Bierzo, Raul Perez
From the Mencia (100%) grape, this seductive rojo is surprisingly reminiscent of an excellent Gamay (cru) from Beaujolais. Youthful colour, medium bodied with good fruit extract, some supple tannins, quite…
05Mar
Riesling Trocken 2023 Rheinhessen, Kuhling-Gillot
The «Trocken» mention indicates a wine that has very little residual sugar(4 gr/li). This lovely riesling is remarkably fresh and elegant. The subtle nose displays citrus and apple with a…