Suppose most Riesling lovers on their way to becoming fanatics are those who have figured out the structured Alsatian from the finessed German and the fruit intense wines from Austria. Along the way they will also have tasted some Australian Riesling from the Clare and Eden Valley – you gotta love lime here – andContinue reading “Fun times in Waipara, New Zealand”
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Clos Cibonne, the crown jewel of Provence
The property of Clos Cibonne dates back to 1797 when the Roux Family purchased it from Jean Baptiste de Cibon, captain of the royal marines of Louis XVI. In 1930, André Roux modernized the winery in order to pursue his goal of producing top quality wines at the estate. This revival ignited an era ofContinue reading “Clos Cibonne, the crown jewel of Provence”
Vini Pra, a Soave specialist excelling in reds too
The Soave Classico region with its volcanic soil is one of the areas making some of the best Italian white wines that are mineral laden, and often gently fruited, while remaining stimulating. One of the top 5 names to remember would certainly include that of Graziano Pra, who helped re-energize the Soave DOCG through hisContinue reading “Vini Pra, a Soave specialist excelling in reds too”
Freebird 1st Anniversary Menu, Oct 12th 2017
Domaine de la Cote, Santa Rita Hills
The International Guild of Sommelier explains that wines coming from marginal or cool climate sites tend to get a lot of “wind exposure generally lead to grapes with thicker skins, thereby changing the skin-to-juice ratio of the fruit. Grapes with thicker skins tend to produce more concentrated wines even without excess purposeful extraction in theContinue reading “Domaine de la Cote, Santa Rita Hills”
Your new go to wine
Portugal seems to be on everyone’s bucket list, and surely not because it’s offering great value, but is still very authentic, not too crowded, and has some of the freshest seafood on earth. The wines on the other hand, split hairs – but this could very well be because the good stuff hasn’t alwaysContinue reading “Your new go to wine”
Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano
Before heading south to Tuscany, the Endrici established one of the oldest wineries in Trentino, northern Italy in 1885. The wines are made at the foothills of the Dolomites where mild Mediterranean climate meets cool air from the Alps. Today, Paolo, the 4th generation, with his wife and two children, both graduates of the prestigiousContinue reading “Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano”
Churton, new world wine tempered with old world style
Churton was established in 1997 by Sam and Mandy Weaver. From site selection and bio-dynamic practices through to low intervention winemaking, Churton produces exceptional terroir driven wines. Churton is a 22 hectare single vineyard and encompasses an undulating ridge line between the Omaka and Waihopai valleys in Marlborough, New Zealand. 200 metres above sea level,Continue reading “Churton, new world wine tempered with old world style”
Montenidoli, a wine from a different era
Travelling through the wine world, we come across many special locales and meet artists as well as technologically-sound winemakers, whose wines ring up excellent scores from reviewers. Being around nature, those involved in the trade are well connected with the environment, and every once in a while we arrive in a place where there isContinue reading “Montenidoli, a wine from a different era”
Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents, made by the winds
A long time ago, I made the mistake believing Mallorca is where Germans go on holiday to drink beer, lots of beer at Ballermann. Little did I know that one day I would contemplate living there – enjoying the mild climate, scenic countryside, and pristine waters – and most importantly with access to major EuropeanContinue reading “Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents, made by the winds”