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…
Rosé, Rosé, Rosé
Rosé has of late become something of the wunderkinder for everyone. This intriguing wine can be produced from anything…
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.…
Opus One: The Composer’s Masterwork
Two names which are unavoidable when talking about Bordeaux blends are Mondavi and Rothschild. One representing the new…
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…
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…
Vérité: In vino, veritas
Vérité translates from French to “truth”. This is the dream of the late great Jess Jackson and Vigneron Pierre Seillan.…
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…