Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
October 11, 2017
A Recommendation of Exquisite Burgundy…
We've scoured or cellars for some of the most interesting wines that truly champion this terroir-driven wine region.…
September 29, 2017
Focus on SMWE: Wines of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the 1976…
September 28, 2017
Focus on SMWE: Wines of Patz & Hall
Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 by four talented individuals – Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz.…
September 26, 2017
Focus on SMWE: Wines of Columbia Crest Grand Estates + H3 Horse Heaven Hills
From the vineyard to the glass, Columbia Crest wines are an extraordinary expression of craftsmanship...
September 25, 2017
Focus on SMWE: Wines of Erath
Erath wines are an expression of the land that the winery has cultivated for more than 40 years, longer than any other…
September 22, 2017
Meet David Andrews: Brand Ambassador for STE Michelle Wine Estates
David Andrews is the Asia Pacific ambassador for one of the top wine producers in the USA. Inside Ste Michelle's vast…
September 13, 2017
Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Cerulli Spinozzi
Cerulli Spinozzi, run by Enrico Cerulli Irelli, is a prestigious historic agricultural estate aiming to nurture…
September 12, 2017
Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Mont’Albano
Mont’Albano was founded in 1985 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, as a result of the intuition of Mauro…
September 11, 2017
Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Casa Vinicola Sartori
In the last part of 1800s, Pietro Sartori’s trattoria was a place that could not be missed for merchants, small…
September 6, 2017
Introducing Demeter Zoltán: Legend of Tokaji
A brief history of Zoltén Demeter in his own words. "My winery was founded in 1996 with the intent to take a full and…
September 4, 2017
Andrea Sartori: The Driving Force Behind Sartori di Verona
Blonde, blue-eyed Andrea Sartori, president of Sartori di Verona enjoys Cuban cigars, has a mean golf swing, and even…
August 18, 2017
Washington State Wine Country: Syrah is Delicious
Washington State Wine Country – Where are you and how do you get there? Located in the great Pacific Northwest - From…
August 16, 2017
Introducing EXOPTO: Bordeaux Meets Rioja
Exopto = Tom Puyaubert When thinking of Rioja, Bordeaux isn't usually the first connection you make. In the case of…
August 2, 2017
A New Perspective on Australian Wine
A New perspective on Australian wine What follows is Michael’s short retrospective on his intensive 9-day tasting tour…
July 27, 2017
Puneet in California: Day 5
California Day 5 - Napa to Sonoma Coast; A great drive from Napa to Sonoma Coast through such A.V.A's as Alexander…
July 26, 2017
Sweets, Aperitifs and Digestifs!
A perfect meal always has that touch of a little extra... An aperitif to set the tone, digestif or dessert wine to take…
July 25, 2017
Puneet in California: Day 4
California Day 4 - St Helena to Geyserville; The day begins at Coppola - Dhall and Nash's first winery from California.…
July 24, 2017
Rosé, Rosé, Rosé
Rosé has of late become something of the wunderkinder for everyone. This intriguing wine can be produced from anything…
July 21, 2017
Puneet in California: Day 3
California Day 3 - Clarksburg to St Helena: A crackerjack day. I thought I was walking into the hangars for the new…
July 19, 2017
Great and Rare Reds from the Old World and the New
This superb selection of reds will take you around the world, both old and new. From the old world finery of Chateau…