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
Tag: Rhone Valley
Sommelier diary #103
2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Pape – Paul AvrilPaul Avril’s Clos du Pape is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most evocative wines, marrying … Continue reading Sommelier diary #103
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
Randall Grahm and the Bonny Doon Revolution: A Winemaking Saga
Nestled along California’s central coast, Bonny Doon Vineyard stands as one of the most iconoclastic and influential wineries in American … Continue reading Randall Grahm and the Bonny Doon Revolution: A Winemaking Saga
Tunnel Vision: A Journey Through the Terroir of Domaine du Tunnel
Domaine du Tunnel is a contemporary classic in the world of excellent wine, situated in the centre of France’s Northern … Continue reading Tunnel Vision: A Journey Through the Terroir of Domaine du Tunnel
Guide to Domaine Verzier: Rhone Valley Syrah You Need to Try
One of the up-and-coming stars of the Northern Rhone Valley, Domaine Verzier blends a forward-thinking approach to Syrah with a … Continue reading Guide to Domaine Verzier: Rhone Valley Syrah You Need to Try
A Winemaker’s Vision: Inside Pierre Gaillard’s Rhône Masterpieces
The Pierre Gaillard Winery, tucked away in the center of the Rhône Valley, is a shining example of winemaking excellence, … Continue reading A Winemaker’s Vision: Inside Pierre Gaillard’s Rhône Masterpieces
Sommelier diary #31 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 30.12.2025
With a 16th-century heritage, Chateau de Beaucastel is among the most renowned estates in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The Perrin family has owned … Continue reading Sommelier diary #31 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 30.12.2025
Chateau La Nerthe: The Jewel of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
A nobleman by the name of Guillaume de Fortia was given a piece of land in the area known as … Continue reading Chateau La Nerthe: The Jewel of Chateauneuf-du-Pape