DR MATTHEW HORKEY

Polish Wine From Winnica Wieliczka

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or well-known

Gut Hermannsberg

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

Reading Time: I love German Riesling and my go-to region is the Nahe. A drive through the small, winding roads of the Nahe gives way to vineyards that are as step and impressive as those in the Mosel and the Rheingau. Oberhausen is located at a small bend of the

Mauro Sebaste: A Piedmont Gem

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or

Portuguese Wine |The More, The Merrier

Portuguese Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - October 13, 2020October 21, 2020

Reading Time: Portuguese wine is the gift that keeps on giving. This small country packs a punch when it comes to wine. It's not a secret that I adore Portuguese wine and jump at the opportunity to taste it whenever possible. The world needs what Portugal has to offer. Delicious

Brancaia: Chianti Classico & More

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

Reading Time: Labels that stand out and wine that speaks for itself. Brancaia is a 'relatively' new producer in the historic Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Founded in the mid-1980s by a Swiss family, Brancaia has become well respected for its wines and brilliant label design. We've been buying the

Fakin, Il Primo Teran 2017

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or

Spanish Palate: Bringing Communities Together

Spanish Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Reading Time: I liked Nicola Thornton within five seconds of chatting with her. The wine industry can be tough. Selling wine in this climate is challenging with so many restaurants closed. Writing about wine can be even tougher thanks to shrinking budgets and limited paying outlets. It's easy to find

Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva & Vin Santo 2016

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - September 16, 2020September 19, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or

Tomac Amfora: New Releases

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Best Buys

French Wine

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY - August 30, 2020September 17, 2020

Reading Time: Full-bodied reds with gobs of sweet fruit and tannins pair perfectly with big meat dishes. If this is what you crave, the reds of Châteauneuf-du-Pape rarely disappoint. These wines are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (there are 15 additional grapes which are also permitted in the blend).