Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

Focus on SMWE: Wines of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the 1976…


Focus on SMWE: Wines of Patz & Hall

Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 by four talented individuals – Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz.…


Focus on SMWE: Wines of Columbia Crest Grand Estates + H3 Horse Heaven Hills

From the vineyard to the glass, Columbia Crest wines are an extraordinary expression of craftsmanship...


Focus on SMWE: Wines of Erath

Erath wines are an expression of the land that the winery has cultivated for more than 40 years, longer than any other…


Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Cerulli Spinozzi

Cerulli Spinozzi, run by Enrico Cerulli Irelli, is a prestigious historic agricultural estate aiming to nurture…


Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Mont’Albano

Mont’Albano was founded in 1985 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, as a result of the intuition of Mauro…


Focus on Andrea Sartori: Wines of Casa Vinicola Sartori

In the last part of 1800s, Pietro Sartori’s trattoria was a place that could not be missed for merchants, small…


Introducing EXOPTO: Bordeaux Meets Rioja

Exopto = Tom Puyaubert When thinking of Rioja, Bordeaux isn't usually the first connection you make. In the case of…


Sweets, Aperitifs and Digestifs!

A perfect meal always has that touch of a little extra... An aperitif to set the tone, digestif or dessert wine to take…


Rosé, Rosé, Rosé

Rosé has of late become something of the wunderkinder for everyone. This intriguing wine can be produced from anything…


Great and Rare Reds from the Old World and the New

This superb selection of reds will take you around the world, both old and new. From the old world finery of Chateau…


Fine Whites Fit for Fine Dining

From Jura to Marlborough, white wine is definitely the ‘in’ thing! This vast array of delicious treats encapsulates…


Must Have Champagnes!

In the eyes of Dhall & Nash, the elements that make a wine list great are; The wine being internationally known and…


Schubert New Releases – 2015 Block B and Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dhall & Nash are honoured to announce the release of Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling's Prestige Wines: 2015 Marion's…


Hannah’s June Pinot Noirs

Hannah would like to dedicate this month's picks to her first vinous love - Pinot Noir. Known as one of the most fickle…


California Dreaming – The Icons

Here is the Definitive List of Our Top 10 Californian Wines. #1: 2013 Opus One: The Composer’s Masterwork… Mondavi and…


1. 2013 Opus One

The Composer’s Masterwork… Mondavi and Rothschild linked through the king of Californian Bordeauxs.


2. 2004 Dominus Estate Dominus

Christian Moueixs’ not-so-little slice of California at Napanook.


3. Jackson Family 2013 Vérité La Muse

A combination of old world experience and new world fruit. The wine is a distinct blend of varietals harvested from…


4. 2014 L’Aventure Optimus

Black raspberries, spice box, dried flowers and underbrush in a full-bodied, balanced and lengthy package. A great…