Sommelier diary #35
Château Léoville Barton 2005The 2005 Léoville Barton is a textbook portrait of St. Julien in one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern … Continue reading Sommelier diary #35
Category: Tasting Notes
Sommelier diary #36
2000 Chateau MargauxThe turn of the millennium gave Bordeaux one of its most vaunted vintages, and Margaux delivered a wine … Continue reading Sommelier diary #36
Sommelier diary #34
2016 Barolo ClericoA vintage that has already become a reference point in Piedmont, and Clerico’s interpretation is textbook Barolo at … Continue reading Sommelier diary #34
Gut Hermannsberg: A Heritage Estate Reinvented for the 21st Century
Perched dramatically above the Nahe River with sweeping views of one of Germany’s most breathtaking wine valleys, Gut Hermannsberg is … Continue reading Gut Hermannsberg: A Heritage Estate Reinvented for the 21st Century
The Man Who Defined Cornas: Noël Verset’s Lasting Vision
There are few names in the Rhone Valley that carry the same weight and reverence as Noël Verset. For many … Continue reading The Man Who Defined Cornas: Noël Verset’s Lasting Vision
Domaine des Tours: Where Vaucluse Terroir Meets Reynaud’s Vision
History of the WineryDomaine des Tours is the creation of Emmanuel Reynaud, the famously enigmatic winemaker whose name has become … Continue reading Domaine des Tours: Where Vaucluse Terroir Meets Reynaud’s Vision
From Rhone Varietals to Cult Legend: Sine Qua Non’s Rise
In the ever-evolving landscape of California wine, there exists a handful of producers who have transcended the boundaries of simple … Continue reading From Rhone Varietals to Cult Legend: Sine Qua Non’s Rise
From Vision to Vineyard: The Journey of Harlan Estate
Nestled in the storied hills of Napa Valley, Harlan Estate stands as a beacon of visionary winemaking, epitomizing the pinnacle … Continue reading From Vision to Vineyard: The Journey of Harlan Estate
What Patrick Piuze Teaches Us About Listening to the Vineyard
In the heart of Chablis, where Kimmeridgian limestone quietly whispers stories of ancient seas and fossilised dreams, a Canadian-born winemaker … Continue reading What Patrick Piuze Teaches Us About Listening to the Vineyard
The Soul of Sardón: Exploring Abadía Retuerta’s Timeless Wines and Terroir
Tucked into the golden folds of the Duero Valley, where history flows as deeply as the river itself, Abadía Retuerta … Continue reading The Soul of Sardón: Exploring Abadía Retuerta’s Timeless Wines and Terroir