2006 Cristal – Sommelier diary #119
Louis Roederer’s Cristal from 2006 is a benchmark vintage for this iconic cuvée — a year that married freshness and … Continue reading 2006 Cristal – Sommelier diary #119
2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Emidio Pepe – Sommelier diary #118
Emidio Pepe’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most singular and long-lived wines — naturally made, unfined and unfiltered, and … Continue reading 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Emidio Pepe – Sommelier diary #118
2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
Etna Rosso Monteleone is part of the new wave of Etna producers championing the pure expression of the volcano’s unique … Continue reading 2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
2009 Grand Reserva La Rioja Alta – Sommelier diary #116
2009 Gran Reserva – Rioja Alta (Rioja, Spain)Rioja Alta’s 2009 Gran Reserva exemplifies the region’s classic long-ageing style — bringing … Continue reading 2009 Grand Reserva La Rioja Alta – Sommelier diary #116
2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
Jermann’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant expression of one of Friuli’s most successful white varieties, shaped by cool breezes … Continue reading 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
2018 Chateau des Laurets – Edouard de Rothschild Sommelier diary #114
Château des Laurets, part of Édouard de Rothschild’s portfolio of Bordeaux estates, delivers wines that blend approachable fruit with the … Continue reading 2018 Chateau des Laurets – Edouard de Rothschild Sommelier diary #114
2012 Hundred Acres Ark Vineyard Sommelier diary #113
Hundred Acres Ark Vineyard is one of California’s most revered single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, consistently showcasing depth, precision and an almost … Continue reading 2012 Hundred Acres Ark Vineyard Sommelier diary #113
Sommelier diary #112
2013 Chardonnay Kongsgaard Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay has become one of California’s most iconic barrel-fermented whites, famed for its combination of power, … Continue reading Sommelier diary #112
Sommelier diary #111
2014 Château des Tours Blanc – Rhône Valley Côte-Rôtie Blanc Although Château des Tours is better known for its reds, … Continue reading Sommelier diary #111
Sommelier diary #110
2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles – Domaine Leflaive MagnumLes Pucelles is among Puligny-Montrachet’s most compelling climats, prized for its combination of … Continue reading Sommelier diary #110