Category Wine Stories

To drink the Château Malherbe Blanc 2022 is to stand upon the rust-hued cliffs of Cap Bénat, where the Mediterranean sun meets the cooling breath of the sea. This is not merely a white wine from Provence; it is a…

I had the honor of participating once again with the German team in the Global Blind Wine Tasting Championship organized by the renowned French magazine La Revue du vin de France, in the Jura region of Eastern France — region known…

🍇 Xinomavro “The soul of Northern Greece in a glass.” Xinomavro (pronounced KSEE-no-ma-vro) is one of Greece’s most iconic and age worthy red grape varieties, indigenous to the mountainous regions of Northern Greece, with its spiritual and historical home in the PDO Naousa appellation. 🌿 The…

Let’s be honest: sparkling wine isn’t just a drink—it’s a mood, a mindset, a statement. It’s elegance with effervescence. A celebration that fizzes, even if all you’re celebrating is Tuesday. Because really, what other beverage manages to whisper refined sophistication while also giggling with bubbly…

Born from the rolling hills of Panzano in Chianti, where vines bask in golden sunlight and roots sink deep into limestone-rich soils, Flaccianello della Pieve is more than just a wine—it is an ode to Sangiovese, a symphony of elegance, depth, and Tuscan soul. Crafted…

In the heart of Bolgheri, where the Tuscan sun kisses rolling vineyards, lies the legendary Tenuta San Guido—a winery that rewrote the rules of Italian winemaking. Best known for Sassicaia, the first “Super Tuscan,” Tenuta San Guido isn’t just a winery; it’s a legacy.…

From the sun-drenched slopes of Chianti Classico comes a wine of remarkable pedigree—Vigna del Sorbo 2019, a Gran Selezione that captures the soul of Fontodi and the storied terroir of Tuscany. Crafted exclusively from 100% Sangiovese, this wine is born from venerable 55-year-old vines, their roots delving deep…

The Château Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, Château Lassègue is a jewel of Bordeaux, renowned for its rich history, extraordinary terroir, and devotion to crafting wines of timeless elegance. Since 2003, this estate has flourished under the visionary partnership of Jess Jackson and Pierre…

Terroir: A single French word, yet one that carries the weight of centuries, the whisper of landscapes, and the heartbeat of nature itself. It is the essence of a wine’s identity, the invisible hand that shapes every sip and every…

Ah, a red wine crafted from Folle Noire, the unsung hero of the Bellet appellation! Let me revise with this wonderful varietal in mind: Vino di Giò from Clos Saint Vincent dances into your glass like a mysterious stranger at a Côte…

Bodegas Muga is a classic, family-owned winery nestled in the heart of Spain’s famed Rioja region, specifically in the historic Barrio de la Estación in Haro. Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga and Aurora Caño, the winery has been passionately…

Every year, the world’s top wine tasters gather for an event that pushes the boundaries of their expertise and sensory abilities. Organized by the prestigious French magazine La Revue du vin de France, the Global Blind Wine Tasting Championship has become the ultimate…