Vibrant ruby colour with bright clarity, vivid aromas of dark fruit and spices with floral nuances, notes of blackberry, raspberry, … More
Category: Wine Guide
Miss Savvy La Blanc of Marlborough 2019
A bright and beautifully expressive Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, light straw-yellow colour with green reflections, exuberant aromas of tropical … More
In Defense of Sommeliers
This is part of a conversation between Dr. B at buddha walks into a wine bar and I on the … More
The Last Time
I’ve recently started a meditation course with the app called “Waking Up” by Sam Harris. It is the most thorough … More
The Art of Visual Wine Tasting Notes. — Buddha Walks Into A Wine Bar ….
I’ve recently collaborated with Brian Metters, also known as Dr. B, on his new book “Its Not About Wine” in … More
Wine Tasting at Le Vigne di Raito
It is a very special feeling to be mesmerised and enchanted by the small things in life- something we experience … More
Noanis Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut, Vini La Delizia
A wine that’s so light and soft it’s almost not even there. Beautifully delicate it captures the essence of the present moment and it’s fleeting quality. Is mindful wine tasting possible? How can mindfulness and meditation enrich our experience of wine?
The Colours and Flavours of Puglia: A multi sensory experience
Apulia, or Puglia in Italian, is a unique kaliedoscope of vivid colours which paint the palatte of its places, its food and its wine. From the bright, turquoise sea contrasted by luminous, white limestone buildings to the deep purple grape bunches in the vineyards, it is certainly a visually stunning region. What effect might these colours have on our other senses?
Casa D’Ambra Biancolella 2018
The Amalfi Coast in a glass, a simple and refreshing wine from Casa D’Ambra on the island of Ischia, where heroic viticulture is part of the local heritage.
Elena Walch Chardonnay 2018
Elena Walch’s exquisite Chardonnay and femininity in wine
