The nose is an absolute knockout, offering intense apricot, clementine, passion fruit and floral scents that you can pick up across the room. The flavors deliver what the aromas hint at – full, rich and intense, with vibrant acidity and a long,... Read More

Tasted at the winery, I was floored by this wine. Herdade do Esporao is one of Portugal’s jewels. The estate is located in the heart of Alentejo in southeastern Portugal, and is home to cork oak forests, olive groves, neolithic archaeological s... Read More

A blend of organic and sustainably farmed native grapes; Espadeiro, Padeiro and Borraçal. Never heard of those? Don’t worry. If you love drinking Pinot Noir, Mencia, or even Tavel-like roses then you’re going to adore this wine too... Read More

The 2017 The Octavius Shiraz was matured for 23 months in a combination of American and French custom-coopered 100-liter oak barrels. The Yalumba winery has a cooperage on site in the Barossa; for those who have not visited, it is absolutely worth a ... Read More

Tasted at the winery, I was floored by this wine. Herdade do Esporao is one of Portugal’s jewels. The estate is located in the heart of Alentejo in southeastern Portugal, and is home to cork oak forests, olive groves, neolithic archaeological s... Read More

Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Pierre 1er comes barreling out of the glass with bold scents of baked blackberries, stewed black plums and mince pie, plus hints of menthol, black olives and charcoal. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed wit... Read More