Tuscany 2014

The end of October seems to have brought with it the sunny and dry weather that Tuscany so sorely would have needed this summer. For most producers the high pressure of early September made it possible to salvage at least some of the harvest, but many were forced to discard up to 50% of their … Continue reading Tuscany 2014

A Morning with Mascarello

One of the last sunny days in November this year brought a small group of sommeliers to a house on the cliffs facing Oslo harbour and a tasting with one of the great traditionalists in Langhe – Giuseppe Mascarello.

At Last!

It’s been a long time since I first heard of the top cuvée of Ribera Sacra based producer Dominio do Bibei. It seemed for a while to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, an enticing mirage of the desert, the cruel and empty promises of the hollow wood nymph – … Continue reading At Last!

Stillwater Ponderings

What better way to round off a hard days work filled with wine inventory and staff meetings than with a new acquaintance from one of my absolute favorite breweries… Stillwater Brewery has become an icon in the North American brewing scene and rightly so. Situated in Baltimore, Maryland it boasts numerous awards for it brews … Continue reading Stillwater Ponderings

How to Begin Again

This summer has been quite extravagant. Travels have taken me through Spain, Andorra, Germany, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, Slovenia and Sweden. Meetings have helped me form new relationships and friendships, enhancing both my professional and private network. Adventure has led me down mountains, up cliffs, through forests and most importantly deep into vineyards – any … Continue reading How to Begin Again