The 2021 French wine harvest was a challenging one, beset by widespread frost, hail, and relentless rain. …
The global decline in wine consumption amongst Millenials and Generation Z is a worrying trend. Is wine becoming uncool? Studying the art of playing it cool. How wine can win over the wellness generation.…
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon terroirs are highly diverse, yielding a marked range of wine styles. Learn all about the main differences & check out my Silverado Vineyards 2016 reviews…
Looking for some great value rosé wines to drink throughout the year? Check out these great suggestions from across France and Spain.…
The story of Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta starts like this… In the mid-1960s, Annamaria Clementi Zanella purchased a little house in the heart of a chestnut forest. A decade later, her son Maurizio transformed the Ca’ del Bosco (house…
Photo: Céline & Isabelle Meyer of Domaine Josmeyer, credit to www.vivant.eco Alsace wines have always stood out among French AOC regions, in both a literal and figurative sense. The Vosges Mountains act as a physical barrier separating the region’s…
Viñedo Chadwick 2018 vintage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from Chile's Maipo Valley has been described as the producer's "best ever" by Magui Chadwick. Check out my tasting notes here. …
The wines of Casa Ferreirinha are versatile, to say the least. From their every day Planalto and Esteva wines to the storied Barca-Velha cuvée, Casa Ferreirinha has cemented a solid reputation as a leading still wine producer in Portugal’s…
The wines of Domaine la Soufrandière are among the most arresting Chardonnays Burgundy has to offer. The Mâconnais estate is the property of the uber-talented Bret Brothers. Check out my 2018 vintage tasting notes here.…
Rías Baixas vineyards are located on the northwestern coast of Spain, in the region of Galicia. In the Galician dialect, the name Rías Baixas means “Lower Rias”, and this refers to the four estuaries that dissect the area. Side…