Vine to Table
A Journey of Passion about all things Wine
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013- This is one of the best, most consistent Cabernets from Australia.
I recently reviewed a bottle of 2008, and it was holding up beautifully, so I decided to pull a 2013 and see how it had evolved. I always approach a Bin 407 (and all Penfolds) with intense anticipation, especially if it has some age under its belt. The 2013 vintage is no exception, being a…
Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella 2019
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Pasqua Winery, located in Verona, in northeastern Italy. Innovation is at the core of their philosophy, as well as focusing on sustainable practices with an eye on the future. In 2024, they received the Innovator of the Year award for 2023 by Wine Enthusiast magazine. They are…
La Chablisienne Le Finage Chablis 2023
The grapes for this wine are sourced from four appellations- Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis, and Petit Chablis, spanning 200 winegrowers’ families- collectively known as La Chablisienne, and established in 1923. The name Finage is a French term meaning “to represent the whole region.” This all goes to say that it is an accurate representation…
About Me
I’ve been in the wine business in both Australia and the US for almost 30 years with experience in the retail, wholesale, import, wineries and hospitality industries and have a passion for all things wine.
In addition I’ve written a monthly newsletter for several years, taught classes and now, a blogger. I’m a firm believer in the saying ‘good friends, good food and good wine’! I also believe you don’t need an event to open a great bottle of wine, the opening of a great bottle of wine is the event.
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- Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013- This is one of the best, most consistent Cabernets from Australia.
- Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella 2019
- La Chablisienne Le Finage Chablis 2023
- Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz 2011- uniquely Australian and excellent drinking.
- Tait Family ‘The Ball Buster’ Shiraz 2022- a consistently good drop.
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