Reading Time: "We opened this special bottle last night and thought it would be great to share it with you," Dirk Niepoort said. "The base of this wine is from the mid-1800s." I've tasted wines several times with Dirk and he's always generous. If you're lucky enough to sit down
Author: DR MATTHEW HORKEY
A Journey Through Moldova in 15 Wines
Avignonesi: A Vintage Comparison of Vino Nobile
Reading Time: How many times must I proclaim my love for Sangiovese? The grape is undoubtedly best in its home of Tuscany. There are many appellations that are dedicated to Sangiovese including the famous Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. Sandwiched in between both of these is the DOCG of
2020 Rewind
Esu Carbonia, ‘Nero Miniera’ Carignano del Sulcis
Reading Time: Carignan was at one time, one of the most planted red grapes in the world. This underappreciated variety is mostly associated with the south of France and Spain (its homeland) where it's often blended. In recent years, varietal examples from Chile have gotten some press. Still, my heart
Alpha Estate: Greek Wine With Style
Capezzana Carmignano – The Original Super Tuscan?
Torre Bisenzio
Reading Time: It's no surprise that we love Italian wine, from all parts of the country. In recent years, I've traveled to some lesser-known parts of Italian wine country including Valle d'Aosta, Puglia, and Sardegna. However, outside of Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria still remains a blind spot on my radar. When
Il Conventino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Reading Time: Some grapes just speak to you. For me, that grape is Sangiovese. I love it in all forms, especially in its spiritual home of Tuscany. This 'blood of Jupiter' (where the name Sangiovese originates from) creates the great wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and is included in