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My mind usually has thoughts of red wines when it comes to Portugal and Spain, but there are lovely and unique whites that deserve consideration. One particular grape variety, that does well on the northern coasts of Portugal and Spain, is known as ...

We have recently entered into an agreement with Ramey Wine Cellars, located in the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma, to represent their fine wines here. I consider them among the best and decided to Google “the best cabernet sauvignon producers in Cali...

We are not benefiting from the full beauty of our wines if we are not serving them in an accepted temperature range and, as our weather starts to warm, we should be ever mindful of this. Too chilled and a red can taste hard and tannic; too warm, the...

Tomorrow, more than 7,000 cities in at least 187 countries will turn off their lights for one hour. I understand that Greenrock in Bermuda is encouraging us to do the same between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, to make folks aware of this annual Earth Hour and ...

You go into your favourite restaurant and start by ordering the chocolate cheesecake. Once finished, you request a bowl of their famous fish chowder. By now the proprietor is giving you that “the lights are on, but nobody is home” look. Surely, the...

Birds love grapes and vineyard owners resort to many methods to keep them away from the ripe fruit. “Bird sirens” emit the sounds of distressed or dying birds. “Boom boxes” frighten them. Bird repellent (non-toxic) can be sprayed. Nets cover the vi...

At 840,000 acres, our world’s most planted wine grape, cabernet sauvignon, easily bests the 657,300 acres occupied by second-place merlot. By the time we get to pinot noir in ninth place, we find only 285,000 acres. Although Napa Valley and Bordeau...

First, a correction. It seems that most wine judges and critics now have apps that scan the world for the use of their name and recently one in London pointed out that I had erred in referring to him as a master of wine (he had taken the exams, but n...

When asked what is the difference between syrah and shiraz, I usually reply that it is like asking what makes a German Shepherd different from an Alsatian? Same dog, different name. This also applies to the grape question. The 4,000-year-old city of...

We all know the perils of promising something because the ship should have arrived, but in this case I have the paperwork in hand guaranteeing that the container is on the dock. I feel secure in saying that a new range of wines, for us, should be o...

Michael Robinson If I were a champagne producer, my new year’s wish might be that the results of my efforts would not be limited to enjoyment on special occasions. After all, the Sun King Louis XIV, who ruled from age four until he was 76, was advi...

If you believe that only white wine should accompany light meats ,then I suggest you stay with chardonnay, as it has the weight and complexity to marry well with turkey. The acidity brings out the flavours and, of course, that is why lemon juice is ...