The 2015 vintage came as a relief for the Bordelais whose “Vintage of the Century” banners were getting a bit dusty, locked away in the cupboard since 2010. In retrospect,...
Read MoreIt is six o’clock in the morning and God has been working the night shift. He sits in front of an enormous bank of screens monitoring the world....
Read MoreThere’s no better day than La Fête Nationale to drink a good bottle of French wine....
Read MoreContinuing on from yesterday, I examined the release prices of 2016s, took a peek at prices of recent vintages and came up with a list of wines that I would...
Read MoreThe first part of this piece reflects upon the campaign itself and in the second part I re-examine my notes, select those I would consider buying and the reasons why....
Read MoreReaders beware: Due to its low production, a bottle can put a large dent in your wallet. Should the opportunity arise, check out Martin's favorites....
Read MoreIt’s not an easy task to find an Auxerrois table wine (or Crémant) in Alsace, even though the variety’s origin is—almost always—Alsace-Lorraine. On the other hand, it’s not any easier to...
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