Words, Wines & Wonders

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

Puneet & Brandon in France: Day Two

Brandon and I drive into Chablis on Monday morning. All of the houses are literally situated on two or three streets in…


Puneet & Brandon in France: Day One

Brandon and I drive to Ambonnay - one of the greatest vineyard sites for Pinot Noir in the world. We drive into the…


Billecart Bicentenary Celebrations in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

Only Magnums are served with a crescendoing effect throughout the evening, starting with the Brut, to Rose, to 2007’s…


Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day Three

When arriving at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, we walk into an incredibly landscaped and architectural phenomenon. Each…


Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day Two

When you enter the Duckhorn Estate, just on the side of Howell Mountain - down the Silverado trail, just outside…


Napa & Sonoma Trip: Day One

We travelled up North into Dry Creek County, almost at the top of Napa, where we were given the number of a road. No…


Billecart-Salmon Celebrations on VOMO Island

Take one luxury tropical island resort, one Master chef and one of the World’s greatest Champagnes, and what do you…


Washington State Wine Country: Syrah is Delicious

Washington State Wine Country – Where are you and how do you get there?  Located in the great Pacific Northwest - From…


A New Perspective on Australian Wine

A New perspective on Australian wine What follows is Michael’s short retrospective on his intensive 9-day tasting tour…


Puneet in California: Day 5

California Day 5 - Napa to Sonoma Coast; A great drive from Napa to Sonoma Coast through such A.V.A's as Alexander…


Puneet in California: Day 4

California Day 4 - St Helena to Geyserville; The day begins at Coppola - Dhall and Nash's first winery from California.…


Puneet in California: Day 3

California Day 3 - Clarksburg to St Helena: A crackerjack day. I thought I was walking into the hangars for the new…


Puneet in California: Days 1 & 2

California - Day 1 - Sacramento: It turns out that Sacramento, 90 miles North East of San Francisco is the 'farm to…


Regional Focus: California

California has been producing wine for over 200 years. Largely driven by Zinfandel, Cabernet and Chardonnay this state…


Regional Focus: Burgundy

Burgundy, or in its native tongue, Bourgogne, is a historic wine province made up of more AOCs than any other part of…


Regional Focus: Oregon

The rebirth of an industry which proves that quality outs quantity. Whilst not the biggest producer - they produce a…


Regional Focus: Central Otago

Spectacular landscape that is home to some of the world’s best pinot noir and holds the title of the world’s…


It’s All in a Day With Our Fabulous JJ

JJ's character and passion for both wine and life is infectious. He may be the eldest of our team in years, but is…