Native Grapes
The relationship between land and grape is a bond that has formed over centuries and often results in a great sense of place in the wines!
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Dylan Kennedy
- Jan 31
From Spain to France
When you don't have a corkscrew at the ready, using a shoe to protect the bottle and then banging it against a hard surface will do!
Dylan Kennedy
- Jan 24
Aged Like Fine Wine
Our red this week is a well-aged wine of incredible quality at a fantastic price - a rare occurrence indeed.
Dylan Kennedy
- Jan 17
Il Vino Fa Buon Sangue
Every wine lover has a story about that first glass of wine that started it all for them. For me, it was in a small wine bar in Venice.
Simon Littler
- Jan 11
The Life of Wines
Wines can change, shift and develop with time. In fact, they often taste different even on a single day.
Simon Littler
- Jan 4
Ambient Techno Rave
Making music is like making wine - a thousand particular decisions along the way, resulting in a symphony of flavors and sounds.
Simon Littler
- Dec 20, 2022
Last Call for Holiday Wines
This week we have a list of wines that perfectly compliment Christmas roasts, New Year's toasts, and make holiday festivities brighter.
Simon Littler
- Dec 14, 2022
Warming Winter Reds
Our community of regular wine connoisseurs has joined some of our tastings and this week we've got three warming winter reds for you!
Simon Littler
- Dec 7, 2022
Brotherly Love
This week we've got two familiar favorites and their slightly more complex, serious big brothers!
Simon Littler
- Nov 29, 2022
Please Toast to Simon
For those who are wondering how you can support Simon and his family right now, one big way is to help us keep Wine Friends thriving.
Simon Littler
- Nov 16, 2022
Thanksgiving Wines
Dylan is taking over our blog this week, and is presenting our selection of wines to pair with turkey, stuffing, and other holiday delights.
Simon Littler
- Nov 8, 2022
The Beauty of Wrinkles
Cracks and wrinkles help tell the story of a person and a wine. The fractures in the subsoil determine the journey the roots will travel.
Simon Littler
- Nov 2, 2022
Wellies and Wine
This week's selections come to us from Austria, Italy and France, and are the perfect companions for these rainy autumn days.
Simon Littler
- Oct 25, 2022
A little taste of history
Two Italian wines to showcase the millions-year-old geological history of the land where they grow.
Simon Littler
- Oct 20, 2022
Spanish Wines by the Sea
This week - two great value wines from Spain that are calling out for seafood.
Simon Littler
- Oct 12, 2022
Rich whites and warming reds
With the weather turning cooler, this week we've got some rich whites and warming reds for your fall table.
Simon Littler
- Oct 5, 2022
ALIT II - "The Return" Episode 17
After a year of retreat, ALIT Pinot Noir is back!
Simon Littler
- Sep 28, 2022
The Sharp End of the Vine
This week we dove into Spain and found a wonderful wine made from a local clone of Tempranillo called Cencibel. It is just wonderfully warm!
Simon Littler
- Sep 21, 2022
Dionysus and his Donkey
This week we have two sparkling wines from Sicily, the land of Dionysus' first vineyards.
Simon Littler
- Sep 14, 2022
Garden of the Gods
We are excited this week, as we have our first wine from Greece. A lovely Chardonnay that will no doubt surprise you!
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