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
25Apr
Les Deux Albion 2022 Principauté d’Orange, Domaine de Saint Cosme
This lovely organic white from Northern Rhône is a perfect blend of Viognier (40%), Marsanne (30%) and Picpoul (30%). The charming nose reveals scents of honey, pear, peach and apple…
18Apr
Cuvée Laurent Combier 2022 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Combier
A superb organic Crozes obviously from the Syrah grape. Deeply coloured, the nose exhibits classic aromas such as smoke, field berries, black licorice and floral hints. From the excellent but…
11Apr
Éclat de Granite 2022 Côte Roannaise, Domaine Sérol
Fairly unknown, the Côte Roannaise appellation produces surprising reds from the Gamay Saint-Romain variety. Reds displaying extract, character, freshness and elegance. Reputed producer, Domaine Sérol crafts an organic natural red…