Sommeliers Diary #49
2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva (Magnum), López de Heredia From magnum, the 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva breathes with the timeless rhythm … Continue reading Sommeliers Diary #49
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The Evolution of Lynch-Bages: Pauillac’s Master of Consistent Greatness
In the pantheon of Bordeaux’s most revered estates, Chateau Lynch-Bages occupies a singular position—a Pauillac powerhouse that has defied its … Continue reading The Evolution of Lynch-Bages: Pauillac’s Master of Consistent Greatness
Pingus & Flor de Pingus: The Soul of Ribera del Duero’s Modern Revolution
There are few names in modern European winemaking that have achieved the mythic status of Pingus. Born from a dream … Continue reading Pingus & Flor de Pingus: The Soul of Ribera del Duero’s Modern Revolution
Rediscovering Chianti Rufina: Tuscany’s Hidden Gem of Altitude and Elegance
Tucked quietly into the northeastern hills above Florence, where the Tuscan landscape rises toward the first soft slopes of the … Continue reading Rediscovering Chianti Rufina: Tuscany’s Hidden Gem of Altitude and Elegance
A Legacy in Every Bottle: The Story of Domaine Henri Gouges
Located in the center of the famous Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation in Burgundy, Domaine Henri Gouges is a tribute to decades of … Continue reading A Legacy in Every Bottle: The Story of Domaine Henri Gouges
Sommeliers Diary #48
2015 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny from Ghislaine Barthod captures the vintage’s generosity with the domaine’s signature precision. … Continue reading Sommeliers Diary #48
The Philosophy of Purity: Understanding Soldera’s Vision
Few names in Italian wine evoke as much reverence, curiosity, and debate as Soldera. In the hills of southern Tuscany, … Continue reading The Philosophy of Purity: Understanding Soldera’s Vision
Sommeliers Diary #47
1990 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion Grand CruThere are wines that show age, and there are wines that embody time — … Continue reading Sommeliers Diary #47
New rating system – News from the corkreporter
Hello reader… after a while of consideration I deceided that I dont rate wines not longer in a 100 points … Continue reading New rating system – News from the corkreporter
Vintners Champagne tasting @ Winemakers Club Farrington London 13.10.2025
Franck Bonville Unisson Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2017A testament to the harmony of the Côte des Blancs, the … Continue reading Vintners Champagne tasting @ Winemakers Club Farrington London 13.10.2025