Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
31 October, 2017
Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle
Make everyday sparkle with La Marca Prosecco.
24 October, 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…
12 October, 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…
29 September, 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…
28 September, 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.…
26 September, 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...
25 September, 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…
13 September, 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…
12 September, 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…
11 September, 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…
6 September, 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…
4 September, 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…
16 August, 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…
24 July, 2017
Rosé, Rosé, Rosé
Rosé has of late become something of the wunderkinder for everyone. This intriguing wine can be produced from anything…
16 May, 2017
Hannah’s May Spotlight – De La Terre
Later on this month, I am co-hosting an event at Auckland's Beirut, to celebrate the debut of their new executive chef.…
30 March, 2017
Opus One: The Composer’s Masterwork
Two names which are unavoidable when talking about Bordeaux blends are Mondavi and Rothschild. One representing the new…
26 March, 2017
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: A History in Stubbornness
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was founded by Warren Winiarski in 1970 next to the Fay Vineyard owned by Nathan Fay. However…
25 March, 2017
L’Aventure: A Slice of the Bordeaux in California
Stephan Asseo equals L’Aventure... Stephan Asseo has been in the wine industry for nearly three decades. After he…
24 March, 2017
Vérité: In vino, veritas
Vérité translates from French to “truth”. This is the dream of the late great Jess Jackson and Vigneron Pierre Seillan.…
22 March, 2017
HdV: Napa Meets Burgundy
When it comes to Pinot Noir there are few sites as synonymous with it as Romanée-Conti and the Napa Valley. With these…