La Quille Graves This white Bordeaux boasting the Graves appellation comes from the Cérons commune, known for its mellow white wines. Destined by its characteristics to create dessert wines, the…

M.Chapoutier Tournon Chardonnay Landsborough vineyard Michel Chapoutier, well-known vintner and wine merchant, owner of plots of land in the prestigious appellation region of Côtes-du-rhône (Hermitage, Côtes-Rôtie and Condrieu, among others)…

Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi Zapel The outdoor thermometer reads 9° C and I lift the Italian from the ice bucket which reflects that rays of the spring sun: “Sunny” by…

Simpsons Gravel Castle Chardonnay Here’s a quiz: if I say “chardonnay, microclimate and chalky soil,” you’ll immediately say “the Champagne region of France,” right? That’s how I answered the trick…

Choosing a bottle of wine can be a simple matter when you can identify the grape varietals you prefer or select it through loyalty to your favourite labels. Having a…

December…the time when we celebrate and spoil ourselves. I’m happy to be back with you for another wine column where I can share my latest discoveries. At this time of…

It’s always a good idea to have a few bottles of wine tucked away for those impromptu gatherings on the deck with friends on hot summer evenings. Taking as my…