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2019 Kirchspiel Riesling – Weingut Seehof

Niels Aarts 01-04-24 No Comments

2019 Kirchspiel Riesling – Weingut Seehof. Recently, we uncorked a gem from our cellar—the 2019 Kirchspiel Riesling by Weingut Seehof. This exquisite dry Riesling hails from one of Rheinhessen’s most esteemed…

Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir 2016 – Talisman

Niels Aarts 29-03-24 No Comments

Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir 2016 – Talisman. The Sonoma Coast, with its cool climate and unique terroir, plays a pivotal role in shaping the distinctive profiles of Pinot Noir, such…

Blanc de Blanc ‘Prestige’ 2006 – Champagne Le Mesnil

Niels Aarts 23-02-24 No Comments

Blanc de Blanc ‘Prestige’ 2006 – Champagne Le Mesnil. In this review our guest writer Daan takes you to Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, a beautiful village in France’s Champagne region. The Champagne house…

Château Trianon Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018

Niels Aarts 11-02-24 No Comments

Château Trianon Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018. Château Trianon stands as an emblem of both tradition and innovation. This revered estate reflects the essence of Bordeaux’s winemaking excellence, with a story intertwined…

Estate Chardonnay 2019 – Ridge Vineyards

Niels Aarts 08-02-24 No Comments

Estate Chardonnay 2019 – Ridge Vineyards. Nestled atop the picturesque Monte Bello Ridge in California, Ridge Vineyards stands as a testament to a legacy forged in passion, perseverance, and a…

Fläscher Pinot Noir Alte Reben 2020 – Weingut Adank

Niels Aarts 03-02-24 No Comments

Fläscher Pinot Noir Alte Reben 2020 – Weingut Adank. Swiss Pinot Noirs are a rare gem, primarily due to the limited vineyard size in the country, and to the emphasis…

Balbás Ancestral 2018 – Bodegas Balbás

Niels Aarts 31-12-23 No Comments

Balbás Ancestral 2018 – Bodegas Balbás. When visiting Ribera del Duero this summer we had the pleasure to be welcomed at Bodegas Balbás, who gave us a tour through their vineyards…

Pícaro del Águila Viñas Viejas 2021 – Dominio del Aguila

Niels Aarts 17-12-23 No Comments

Pícaro del Águila Viñas Viejas 2021 – Dominio del Aguila. When it comes to Spanish wine, the Ribera del Duero region is often regarded as one of the most promising…

Westhofen Morstein Riesling GG 2012 – Weingut Wittmann

Niels Aarts 30-11-23 No Comments

Westhofen Morstein Riesling GG 2012 – Weingut Wittmann. German Riesling holds a special place in our heart. Overall wine production in Germany is of the highest quality levels but there…

Dominio de Miros 2018 – Bodegas Peñafiel

Niels Aarts 27-11-23 No Comments

Dominio de Miros 2018 – Bodegas Peñafiel. Spain’s Ribera del Duero D.O. offers a wealth of old vines, some of them reaching ages of more than 100 years. The region…

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2019 Kirchspiel Riesling – Weingut Seehof

Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir 2016 – Talisman

Blanc de Blanc ‘Prestige’ 2006 – Champagne Le Mesnil

Château Trianon Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018

Estate Chardonnay 2019 – Ridge Vineyards

Fläscher Pinot Noir Alte Reben 2020 – Weingut Adank

Balbás Ancestral 2018 – Bodegas Balbás

Pícaro del Águila Viñas Viejas 2021 – Dominio del Aguila

Westhofen Morstein Riesling GG 2012 – Weingut Wittmann

Dominio de Miros 2018 – Bodegas Peñafiel

Viña Seña and Viñedo Chadwick – Chile’s Star Wines

South Africa’s Cape as a Mirror of Europe

Taaibosch and Cabernet Franc: A Helderberg Renaissance

Dr. Crusius: Historic Vineyards, Contemporary Nahe Wines

Writer: Niels Aarts

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