For the first time in 20 years, Chateau d’Yquem has elected not to produce a Sauternes in 2012. The chateau, which is indisputably the king of France’s sweet wines, made the call after the vintage failed a post-harvest taste test. More on this story on Decanter.com. The estate’s decision may well have a knock-on effect [...]

Could we have asked for a more spectacular venue than Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient and their Conference Room? Definitely not. From the moment our guests arrived, greeted by bokke and zebra along the driveway, they were made to feel special and welcomed with proverbial open arms. Transported what feels like a million miles away [...]

Here is a short album of my Bordeaux visit in early May 2012. Not only did I taste the latest 2011 Bordeaux vintage, but also visit many chateaux, speak to their owners as well as taste as many wines as possible. Each chateau prepares a sample of their envisaged release for the critics and merchants [...]