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...

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...

Apr 25, 2011

2009 Lawson’s Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 뉴질랜드 소비뇽 블랑 와인 Color: Silver green. Bouquet: Classic Marlborough: gooseberries, green grass, lemons and light grapefruit. Balanced minerality and citrus notes. Palate: Nicely poised with well placed fruit and vegetable flavors. Medium angle of attack with freshness leading to rounded grapefruit...

Apr 7, 2011

Spring is finally here so it’s time to get back into white wines. Here’s one from New Zealand. 2010 Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc 뉴질랜드 와인 소비뇽 블랑 Color: Pale straw with steely edges. Bouquet: Fresh and lively. Citrus notes and nicely balanced green capsicum, Steely spine with a touch of richness. Vibrant. Palate:...

Jan 11, 2011

2009 Mud House Waipara 뉴질랜드로 와인 리슬링 I was happy to see this at 33,000 won on sale at Hyundai Department Store. In my opinion Waipara is the leading appellation in New Zealand for Riesling. Rieslings in Waipara tend to be tighter and more vibrant than their northern counterparts in Marlborough and Nelson which are tends to be  more fleshy...