During these Covid two years we have only ventured out to dine a handful of times and last Saturday evening was one of them. I ordered a bottle of 2018 Costanti Rosso di Montalcino and it was so enjoy...
As April 14 is designated as Tannat Grape Day and April 17 World Malbec Day, I will offer a few ways for you to celebrate them.
Tannat originated in the South of France, but Uruguay considers it their...
With a history of winemaking going back 2,000 years, all wine statistics from Bordeaux are daunting.
At 287,000 acres of vineyards, it is by far the biggest wine region in France. More than 10,000 es...
Before I share a few thoughts on sweet European wines I must clear my mind a little, and think back to a large multilevel, below-ground wine cellar that my wife and I visited many years ago in Paris. ...
I feel it wise to avoid comments on world conditions and have even received mail asking why I write about lovely wines during this pandemic.
But now, I really must share a little information. Over the...
In honour of International Women’s Day on Tuesday we will today feature wines that are very much influenced by females who are winemakers or who work on their family vineyards.
There are far too many ...
Apologies for being a little late off the mark to advise on wines to celebrate International Syrah/Shiraz Day, which took place last Wednesday, February 16.
For decades I loved to tell the story of t...
On February 7 the Wine Enthusiast, a magazine and website with half a million subscribers, held a black-tie event at Eden Roc Miami Beach. I often quote the various wine reviews that they publish, and...
If you are thinking of an appropriate wine to have with your valentine, here are a few to consider.
What could be better to share than a wine called Moongate? Local lore has it that this is Bermuda’s...
Sometimes it is not about pairing with a cheese selection or a meal, but just having a wine that fits your mindset at the time.
Let me give you a few examples. As you read this, it will have been tw...