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Merlot On My Mind

I was interested to read in the latest 2010 study from the University of Adelaide that merlot was thesecond most widely planted variety in the world. 10 years before, in...

Simply Sicily

I’m always on the lookout for a decent red table wine, so here’s one from Sicily I recently came across that’s sure to bring you a little Mediterranean warmth ....

Alsacian Temptation

Alsace produces some of the great white wines of the world - aromatic and floral, yet textural and crisp. Amazingly, these beautiful wines are often overlooked and underappreciated, a perfect...

Parkerfest at Noon

Here’s something very special and a little different to my usual offers. I’m calling it Parkerfest, named not after me, but US wine critic Robert Parker.< p style="line-height: 150%;"> Parker...

Let's Be Franc...

Most people know cabernet franc as one of the varieties used in Bordeaux. There you’ll find it blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot, as well as petit verdot and malbec....

Bohemian Barossa

I’m excited to finally offer this wine. I first saw it in barrel when I visited the talented Tom Shobbrookin the Barossa Valley in September 2012. I always enjoy seeing...