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
14Mar
Alvarinho 2022 Vinho Verde, Deu La Deu
From the reputed district of Monçao e Melgaço in the Vinho Verde region, this lovely, soft white is quite charming. Obviously crafted with the Alvarinho grape, the fruity nose exhibits…
29Feb
Chianti Classico 2021 Riecine
This lovely organic Chianti is from an exceptionnal vintage (according to a well known producer of the region met recently). The classic terroir driven nose exhibits ripe cherry, graphite and…
21Feb
Oiseau Rare 2020 Maury Sec, Mas Amiel
A lovely blend of Grenache (90%) and Carignan (10%) grown according to biodynamic principles. Deeply coloured, the nose exudes jammy field berry scents. This seductive, elegant red is quite rich,…