Mount Etna – The Gods Are Pleased No less than Zeus himself banished Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths and artisans to the depths beneath Mount Etna. That he remains there today was evident in my … Read More
Between the Vines
Gianni Brunelli Wines – Il Destino del Amore
A Choice Made - Gianni Brunelli was a winemaker of considerable repute in Montalcino, but he was also Laura’s very much loved husband. And when he passed away in 2008, it might … Read More
Reviews
2013 Real de Aragon Garnacha
A great find in the value category, how can you say no to this under the radar treat from Calatayud, Spain. A lovely deep black cherry colour leads to strawberries and spice on the nose. Decent … Read More
2010 Orin Swift “Saldo” Zinfandel
A Hallowe'en wine if there ever was one, this Saldo was another intense offering from Orin Swift with the wine now forming part of the stable of The Prisoner Wine Company. Dark, intense, spicy, this … Read More