Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
May 14, 2018
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…
May 7, 2018
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…
April 9, 2018
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…
April 5, 2018
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…
March 20, 2018
Demeter Zoltán & the Tokaj Foundation
The Hungarian wine industry has had a tumultuous history over the last century suffering from both natural and…
March 8, 2018
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…
November 17, 2017
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…
October 31, 2017
Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle
Make everyday sparkle with La Marca Prosecco.
October 24, 2017
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…
October 12, 2017
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…
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 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 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…