Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

Franz Haas: One of the Finest Producers from Alto Adige

Tucked up in the mountains of the Alto-Adige in the far north of Italy, we are thrilled to have discovered this hidden…


Caroline Frey: Viticulturist & Winemaker at Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Caroline Frey is a highly talented and passionate winemaker and viticulturist, quickly making a name for herself in the…


Paul Jaboulet Aîné: One of the Finest Wine Estates in History

Mention the Rhone Valley to anyone around the world and a small chapel perched upon a vine clad hill is likely to be…


Maison Billecart-Salmon 2018 Bicentennial: A Family Story

“Give priority to quality, strive for excellence”. This has been the motto passed down from generation to generation of…


Demeter Zoltán & the Tokaj Foundation

The Hungarian wine industry has had a tumultuous history over the last century suffering from both natural and…


Weingut Schloss Lieser: Producer of Some of the World’s Finest Riesling

Pure and bright – seductive and sensual. The many guises of Riesling are what makes it such an alluring and highly…


Introducing Norman Hardie: A Cult Phenomenon from Niagara

Right from the start, Norman Hardie’s goal has always been to produce wine of the highest quality, that taste of a…


Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle

Make everyday sparkle with La Marca Prosecco.


Billecart-Salmon Rosé: One of the Greatest Wines On Earth

When it comes to Champagne Rosé, Billecart-Salmon not only sets the bar but dominates the category. The elegance and…


Sacha Lichine: Producer of the World’s Most Acclaimed Rosé Wines

The true spiritual home of this luscious pink beast is Provence, and when it comes to Provence, one name is above all…


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…


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.…


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...


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…


Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Cerulli Spinozzi

Cerulli Spinozzi, run by Enrico Cerulli Irelli, is a prestigious historic agricultural estate aiming to nurture…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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…