Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
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…
July 18, 2017
Puneet in California: Days 1 & 2
California - Day 1 - Sacramento: It turns out that Sacramento, 90 miles North East of San Francisco is the 'farm to…
July 18, 2017
Brandon’s Corner: Oregon’s Best Pinot
Cristom Vineyards is the benchmark producer in Oregon and deserve their well-earned reputation of producing exceptional…
July 17, 2017
Fine Whites Fit for Fine Dining
From Jura to Marlborough, white wine is definitely the ‘in’ thing! This vast array of delicious treats encapsulates…
July 14, 2017
Must Have Champagnes!
In the eyes of Dhall & Nash, the elements that make a wine list great are; The wine being internationally known and…
July 13, 2017
Great Wine List – Yay or Nay?
The elements that make a wine list great are; The wine, internationally known and critically acclaimed, with current…