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Domaine des Crêts, Mâcon, Burgundy

by  |  20-03-2025

Curiously, when I started to taste the wines of Domaine de Piéblanc in Gigondas last week, I was initially asked if I’d be interested in tasting some wines from Burgundy? Specifically what was being offered... more »

Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2010

by  |  04-02-2025

I was pondering the late 1990s recently and I fully admit that this is a strange moment to have in one’s mind. But, it was there that I suddenly remembered a radio contest where I... more »

Two side of Vignerons Saint Marc-Canteperdrix

by  |  23-01-2025

Cooperatives are a century-old winemaking tradition in Europe that never ceases to amaze me. They were born of necessity in the difficult times of the late 19th and early 20th century, but have since morphed... more »

Hudin Top 100 Wines 2024

by  |  10-12-2024

The Hudin Top 100 - 2024 is out now! To date, 2024 is a year that saw reviews and coverage at their highest levels with nearly 4,000 wines reviewed from Spain, France, and Eastern Europe... more »
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Southern French Selections

by  |  06-12-2024

Following are a few recent wines from the South of France that have been tasted. The Citius wines from Château Gasqui were quite reliable in delivering a fine balance of flavor and crispness. The white... more »

The wines of Crémant de Bourgogne 2024

by  |  03-12-2024

Over six years ago, it came to the attention of most everyone I knew in Spain that there was a Crémant de Bourgogne wine from Lidl at what seemed to be a very smart price... more »

A look at Burgundy 2024

by  |  20-11-2024

The news is out for the 2024 harvest in Burgundy and it's pretty stark. "Scarce, yet flavourful" reads the lead line from the regional press release. In what has gotten to be rather typical situation... more »

A review of, “Widow Clicquot”

by  |  16-10-2024

The region of Champagne holds a fascinating history as it features a great many important women who, while not ignored, haven’t seen the protagonism they deserve in various media. In what will hopefully be the... more »

The wines of Cairanne 2024

by  |  09-08-2024

Despite one’s best planning in the world of wine, things often happen due to nothing more than random chance. This is how we arrive to a new report for AOC Cairanne and its accompanying Tasting... more »

The official release of the Gigondas white wines

by  |  08-07-2024

If there was ever an all-encompassing case of “Good things come to those who wait”, then it would be the Southern Rhône appellation of Gigondas finally being approved to produce white wines in September of... more »