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
20May
Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Marlborough, Greywacke
This excellent New-Zealand Sauvignon blanc is crafted by the talented Kevin Judd, previously winemaker at the reputed Cloudy Bay winery in Marlborough. Typically intense, but remaining elegant, the nose displays…
15May
Pinot Noir 2022 Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alois Lageder
A lovely, elegant Pinot Noir from a region mostly reputed for its whites. Crafted according to biodynamic principles, this light coloured Pinot, exudes charming red berry scents with floral hints.…
01May
Les Grézeaux 2022 Chinon, Bernard Baudry
From the excellent 2022 vintage, this lovely Chinon delivers the goods! Deep purple colour. To enhance the dark berry aromas and animal, vegetal and floral hints, I recommend you decant…