Words, Wines & Wonders

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

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: A History in Stubbornness

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was founded by Warren Winiarski in 1970 next to the Fay Vineyard owned by Nathan Fay. However…


5. 2012 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon

Combining the S.L.V. and Fay; Aromas of black cherry, cola, currant and ripe figs begin the nose of this rich and…


6. 2014 L’Aventure Côte a Côte

Deep, full-bodied, gorgeously layered and with plenty of fine tannin, this big, rich 2014 is loaded with notions of…


L’Aventure: A Slice of the Bordeaux in California

Stephan Asseo equals L’Aventure... Stephan Asseo has been in the wine industry for nearly three decades. After he…


Vérité: In vino, veritas

Vérité translates from French to “truth”. This is the dream of the late great Jess Jackson and Vigneron Pierre Seillan.…


7. Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale

Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale: Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, Oakville, and Diamond Mountain come…


8. Opus One NV “Overture”

Opus One NV "Overture": As a natural extension of the creation of the estate’s signature cuvée - Opus One - Overture’s…


HdV: Napa Meets Burgundy

When it comes to Pinot Noir there are few sites as synonymous with it as Romanée-Conti and the Napa Valley. With these…


9. 2013 HdV Chardonnay

2013 HdV Chardonnay: This Napa-Burgundy love child balances the finesse of  Romanée-Conti with the brashness of Hyde…


10. 2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay: Blending from the two extreme vineyards of Camp Meeting Ridge and Seaview Ridge,…


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…


Domaine Bertagna: The Bare Facts

Domaine Bertagna; Owns 28 ha of land. One of the key Growers in Vougeot, with impressive holdings allied to Grand…


1. 2013 Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru: This walled vineyard is overlooked by Clos Blanc De Vougeot Castle.…


2. 2013 Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir

Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir: This former pig farm now produces some of Oregon’s best Pinot Noir and is part…


3. 2013 Hawkshead First Vines Pinot Noir

Denis and Ulrike have a deep and loving involvement with the land. It really shines through in this wine crafted solely…


4. 2013 Frédéric Magnien Vosne Romanée Aux Champs Perdrix

An obsession with lunar-cycles and bio-dynamic methodology has helped Frédéric create phenomenal wine through his…


#5 2013 Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir

This sustainable vineyard has developed a cult following throughout the world.  Blending a Californian approach to…


Regional Focus: Oregon

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


2013 Folium Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir

Famously the home of Ponsonby the goat, which just happens to produce some outstandingly vibrant Pinot Noir. Smoky…