The Bottle I Regret Not Opening
There is a bottle sitting somewhere in my cellar that I have owned for years and still have not opened. A reflection on the bottles we save for a right moment that never quite arrives, and why restraint should never be mistaken for hoarding.
Château Angélus: Tradition, Power, and Modern Bordeaux
An exploration of Château Angélus, one of Saint Émilion’s most distinctive estates, and how its style reflects the balance between tradition and modern Bordeaux winemaking.It All Begins Here
What the Wine List Says About the Hotel, Before You've Read a Word
I have a habit, wherever I am staying, of asking for the wine list before I have even unpacked. A personal read on what a hotel's wine list quietly reveals about everything else it does, and does not, get right.
The One Pairing Worth Knowing, Not Fifty
Search for wine and cheese pairing and you will find charts, dozens of them, mostly useless at the exact moment you need them. Why one properly understood pairing, aged Comté and mature white Burgundy, is worth more than fifty memorised in a hurry.
Domaine François Carillon: Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay Guide
An exploration of Domaine François Carillon in Puligny-Montrachet, known for precise, balanced Chardonnay that reflects the purity and structure of white Burgundy.
The Sommelier Who Talks You Out of the Expensive Bottle
Burgundy En Primeur: What It Is, Why It Still Matters, and How to Approach It
A considered guide to Burgundy En Primeur, explaining how early wine buying works, why it matters, and how to approach it with clarity and restraint.
Harvest Season: When Wine Is Decided Before It Exists
A guide to wine harvest season, explaining how timing, picking decisions, and vineyard conditions shape the character of a vintage.
Roagna: Traditional Barbaresco and Barolo, Made with Patience
An exploration of Roagna, a traditional producer in Barbaresco and Barolo, known for long macerations, site expression, and Nebbiolo wines built for time.
Domaine Génot-Boulanger: Quiet Precision in Meursault and Beyond
An introduction to Domaine Génot-Boulanger, a Meursault-based Burgundy producer known for precise whites and elegantly structured reds from Volnay and Pommard.
Musigny: Burgundy’s Most Elegant Grand Cru
An exploration of Musigny, one of Burgundy’s most revered Grand Cru vineyards, known for Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, balance, and precision.