

Review: Maison Maume 2005 Nuits St George
The low-down: We're unashamed fans of Bourgogne pinot noir - at both ends of the price spectrum: we've enjoyed recently a 2008 Gevrey...


Review: Lopez Heredia 1999 Vina Tondonia
The low-down: The R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanco is the 3rd in our series of Rioja's leading traditional blends, and our...


Review: Chateau Olivier 2010 Blanc GCC
The low-down: Chateau Olivier is another renowned Pessac Leognan estate with a rich history dating back to the 12th century (wine was...


Review: Couvent Jacobins 2004 St Emilion GCC
The low-down: We have known the family behind Couvent des Jacobins, a St Emilion Grand Cru Classe for many years. Their 11 ha vineyard,...


Review: Vincent Pinard 2012 Flores Sancerre
The low-down: Flores is a sauvignon blanc from Sancerre in the Loire Valley produced by one of its more well-known producers Vincent...


Review: Pierre Peters Res. Blanc des Blancs NV
The low-down: We're big fans of blanc des blancs (100% chardonnay) champagne for its flavour! Pierre Peters is another grower-producer we...


Review: Chapoutier 2012 Meysonniers C-Hermitage
The low-down: M. Chapoutier is one of the giants of Cote du Rhone. His group has large holdings across both north and south Cote du...


Review: Seigneur de Piegros 2013 L'Aumerade
The low-down: We have enjoyed some stellar roses lately including the 2011 Domaine Tempier and the 2013 Domaine La Suffrene Cuvee Lea....


Review: Terres Dorees 2013 Moulin a Vent Beaujolais
The low-down: Beaujolais gets a bad rap - even from my wife, who associates it with her student days in Montreal. The culprit here is...


Review: Esprit de Chevalier 2008 Blanc
The low-down: Domaine de Chevalier is one of the storied estates of Pessac Leognan that produce some fantastic red and white wines. The...