Exploring the McLaren Vale Wine Region
The McLaren Vale wine region is one of the most significant viticultural regions in the world. Contrary to the sprawling,...
Month: January 2021
What is Winery Direct? Direct From the Vineyard to Your Door
Winery direct wines are shipped directly from vineyards like this (after vinification, of course) to retailers, bypassing the need for...
2016 Brunello di Montalcino: A Vibrant Red To Add To Your Collection
A 2016 Brunello di Montalcino wine is an excellent vintage to add to any growing Italian wine collection. All great...
How Do I Buy Wine Direct From a Producer?
Buying wine direct from a producer helps ensure perfect provenance by limiting the number of hands it passes through between...
The Best Cabernet Under $200
Host a casual evening with some of the best cabernet wines under $200 on the market today. High prices are...
What Are Ex-Château Wines? – Vinfolio Blog
What are ex-château wines? In short, ex-château wines like those pictured above are wines sold directly from producers to retailers...
10 Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines
It is often said that great wine begins in the vineyard, and with many of the world’s most storied wines, that is unequivocally...
Recording my audiobook – Jamie Goode’s wine blog
A while back I got an interesting email. Audible, the leading audiobook company, had bought the rights to my latest...
Co-chairing at the International Wine Challenge – Jamie Goode’s wine blog
It’s Thursday. Day five of judging at the International Wine Challenge. This year, because of the Covid situation, we’ve had...
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings January 23
You can access the 98 wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores,...
