Words, Wines & Wonders

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

The Grand Cru by Billecart-Salmon

The Grand Cru by Billecart-Salmon is a limited time premium champagne experience, showcasing a line-up of exceptional…


Introducing Norman Hardie: A Cult Phenomenon from Niagara

Right from the start, Norman Hardie’s goal has always been to produce wine of the highest quality, that taste of a…


7 Reasons Why We Love Piccolos

When its come to sparkling wine the piccolo is definitely one of the great innovations. It's changing how we approach…


Great American Chardonnay

From the rich and balanced wines of Washington State, the incredibly delicious wines from Sonoma Coast...


Make Everyday Sparkle with our Guide to Prosecco Cocktails

Cocktails have had a huge resurgence of late. Thanks to shows like Madmen, Sex and the City and many others, some of…


Introducing La Marca: Make Every Day Sparkle

Make everyday sparkle with La Marca Prosecco.


Billecart-Salmon Rosé: One of the Greatest Wines On Earth

When it comes to Champagne Rosé, Billecart-Salmon not only sets the bar but dominates the category. The elegance and…


Sacha Lichine: Producer of the World’s Most Acclaimed Rosé Wines

The true spiritual home of this luscious pink beast is Provence, and when it comes to Provence, one name is above all…


A Recommendation of Exquisite Burgundy…

We've scoured or cellars for some of the most interesting wines that truly champion this terroir-driven wine region.…


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…


Meet David Andrews: Brand Ambassador for STE Michelle Wine Estates

David Andrews is the Asia Pacific ambassador for one of the top wine producers in the USA. Inside Ste Michelle's vast…


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 Demeter Zoltán: Legend of Tokaji

A brief history of Zoltén Demeter in his own words. "My winery was founded in 1996 with the intent to take a full and…


Andrea Sartori: The Driving Force Behind Sartori di Verona

Blonde, blue-eyed Andrea Sartori, president of Sartori di Verona enjoys Cuban cigars, has a mean golf swing, and even…


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…