Vertical Tasting

Dirler-Cade Riesling Grand Cru Saering vertical 1990-2019

Through Alsace’s outstanding grand crus and grape varieties, Ian looks at the Saering Grand Cru once again. But this time around it’s Riesling’s turn, after first having taken a look at how Muscat Ottonel and Muscat d’Alsace express that specific grand cru’s terroir.
by Ian D’Agata

One of Italy’s Best White Wines: Köfererhof Sylvaner ‘R’ Alto Adige Valle Isarco Vertical 2006-2019

In this vertical tasting report that goes all the way back to the first vintage ever made of Köfererhof’s iconic Sylvaner ‘R” bottling, Ian D’Agata relays the historic importance of this grape variety in the Alto Adige’s Valle Isarco region and Köfererhof’s remarkably pristine and age-worthy Sylvaner ‘R’ ,  one of Italy’s best white wines.
By Ian D’Agata

Vertical Tasting of Château Haut-Bailly 2008-2017

In this article, Ian D'Agata has given a very interesting introduction for one of Bordeaux's greatest wineries Château Haut-Bailly, about its history, terroir, vines and wines. He also shared his tasting notes on the impressive vertical line-up of vintages from 2008-2017.
by Ian D’Agata