From Vine to Glass: Apostelhoeve’s 2023 Vintage. Apostelhoeve, Defining Modern Dutch Viticulture Located within the verdant hills of Limburg, the Apostelhoeve Winery is emblematic of Dutch viticultural excellence and a leading figure in the Netherlands’ excelling wine industry. Established on historical vineyard sites, this beautiful estate exemplifies the synthesis of traditional practices with current-day precision in winemaking.  […]

Weingut Bernard Ott – Regaining Trust in the Rhythms of Nature. ‘Ich bin ein Veltliner’  Please meet Bernhard Ott, the man behind this striking quote with historical nod. Ott (1972) is a man of great stature, both literally and figuratively. His work is as imposing as his physical attendance. Bernhard Ott ranks amongst the best Austrian winemakers. […]

Sophie Schaal, a Mashup between France and South Africa. Recently we had the opportunity to chat with a young talented winemaker that work two vintages every year, one in France and one in South Africa. Her name? Sophie Schaal. Very happily located in Hunawihr, the Sophie Schaal winery is a mashup between Burgundy, South Africa and Alsace. […]

Chill Elegance: Discovering the Diversity of Cooler-Climate Wines with Vinetiq. As spring has arrived, with the days getting sunnier and longer, the mood of the many wine drinkers shifts towards elegant cooler-climate wines, perfectly encompassed by Vinetiq’s specialized range of imports. From Canada to France and from Austria to the United States, this tasting virtually […]

From Old World Roots to New World Excellence: Bemberg Estate Wines. Imagine the year 1850 and you decide to emigrate from Germany to Argentina at the age of 23. Nowadays you take a plane and thirteen hours later you get off at Buenos Aires airport. Two hundred years ago this was not so fast and […]

Exploring Cool Climate Wines: The Journey of Norman Hardie. Norman Hardie stands out as a luminary within Ontario, Canada for the winemaking scene. Since unveiling his inaugural vintage, he has garnered a stellar global reputation, with critics lauding his wines among the finest. Our fascination was also piqued by his Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2017 during […]