Oct 22, 2012

I was in Rhone in September and October and tasted over 320 wines from the region. Here are the tasting notes from the Paul Jaboulet Aine tasting. They have expanded and have 32 cuvees from across the Rhone valley now and I was able to taste 9 of their wines. I was impressed with the improvment in quality. The wines have more focus and clarity than ten years...

Aug 11, 2012

This may just be the best value wine this summer in Korea. 2010 Brumont rosé from the Cotes de Gascogne region is made from a blend of equal parts of tannat, syrah and merlot and delivers great texture and flavor. The wine is a rich salmon color with fresh strawberry and melon notes, delicate minerality and good clarity through the palate. Tannat adds...

Jul 3, 2012

It’s hot, really hot. Seoul is hitting 32 degrees daily and we have the driest summer on record for the last 103 years. The cure? Nothing beats the heat and refreshes the body like a good wine. Here are some of my favorites this summer. 2010 Ronco dei Tassi Collio Bianco Fosarin (Friuli-Venezia-Giulia DOC, Italy) Seductive bouquet of grapefruit, citrus...

May 24, 2012

This years Seoul Wine and Spirits Expo was held on May 3-5th, was an improvement on last years event which failed to gather much interest from the trade. It was the 10th year for the event with plenty of consumer attendees on Friday and Saturday though the organisers have yet to release actual attendee figures. There was a good representation of wines from...

Apr 20, 2012

There are thousands of good wines in Korea. Due to the way the market is structured you won’t find many of these wines on sale in department stores. If you’re prepared to walk another 500m from a subway station to find an independent wine shop there are some lovely wines available and plenty of options perfect for a spring picnic or barbeque. 2010 Badenhorst...

Feb 12, 2012

  Valentines day is when we whoo and swoon a partner, lover, husband or wife. Wine is lovely way to connect, talk about life and indulge. Here are our picks for a romantic evening on February 14th. Champagne and Sparkling: Laurent Perrier Rosé NV Great clarity, steely spine and cool fruit. Excellent acidity, focus and balance. Great with food or...