Commentary and analysis of the Clos des Capucins, 2019 Chinon

Commentary and analysis of the Ampeleia, 2019 'Ampeleia' IGT Toscana, Italy

Commentary and analysis of the Steven Kent Winery, 2021 Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Livermore Valley, California

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2019 Saumur-Champigny "La Marginale"

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine Amirault, 2017 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 'Le Vau Renou'

Commentary and analysis of the Vineland Estates, Legacy 'Infinity Vintage' Cabernet Franc, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Commentary and analysis of the Bernard Baudry, 2017 Chinon 'La Croix Boissée'

Commentary and analysis of the Etienne Bodet, 2020 Saumur Rouge 'Clos Durandière'

Commentary and analysis of the Havas & Timár, 2018 “Franom” Cabernet Franc, Eger, Hungary

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine de la Cotelleraie, 2019 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil “Les Perruches”

Commentary and analysis of the Société Civile du Château Lafleur, 2020 Les Perrières de Lafleur

Talking all things CHINON! An interview with Sébastien du Petit Thouars, Vice President of the Chinon AOC.

Commentary and analysis of the Aurélien Revillot, 2020 Bourgueil ‘Les Aubuis’

Commentary and analysis of the Macari Vineyards, 2021 “Lifeforce” Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island AVA, NY

Commentary and analysis of the Le Petit Saint-Vincent (Dominique Joseph), 2017 Saumur-Champigny ‘Les Clos Lyzières’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine des Frères, 2021 Chinon ‘Les Moulins des Beau Puys’

Commentary and analysis of the iClivi, 2020 Cabernet Franc, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Italy

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine Guiberteau, 2018 Saumur Rouge ‘Les Arboises’

Commentary and analysis of the Patrick Baudouin, 2017 Anjou Rouge ‘La Fresnaye’

A look back on 2023. It was a busy one! Busy in the best possible way. Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines and experiences from this year.