Sommeliers diary #33
2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Mare Monge The 2014 Mare Monge from Romanée-Saint-Vivant is a study in refinement, a wine that speaks more … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #33
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
The Soul of Piedmont: Understanding Barbera’s Diversity
Barbera is often described as the “people’s wine” of Piedmont, a grape that for centuries has accompanied everyday meals while … Continue reading The Soul of Piedmont: Understanding Barbera’s Diversity
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 Loreley to Luscious Rieslings: The Middle Rhine Story
The Mittelrhein, Germany’s Middle Rhine wine region, is one of the most dramatic yet underappreciated wine landscapes in Europe. Stretching … Continue reading From Loreley to Luscious Rieslings: The Middle Rhine Story
The Sainte-Victoire Story: How a Provençal Gem Became a Cru
Rising dramatically above the Provençal landscape, Mont Sainte-Victoire has inspired painters, poets, and travellers for centuries. Its pale limestone slopes, … Continue reading The Sainte-Victoire Story: How a Provençal Gem Became a Cru
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