The Greatest Wines Are Shared

Some of the greatest wines I’ve ever tasted had nothing to do with the price tag, the score, or even the producer. They were great because of the people I shared them with.

Wine, like food, is never just about flavour. It carries with it emotion, memory, and connection. A simple bottle of red can taste extraordinary when opened with family around a dinner table. A crisp white seems brighter when enjoyed with friends at a seaside lunch. And that sparkling glass of Champagne feels more celebratory when clinked in unison with loved ones.

The truth is that the “best” wines are not defined by critics’ notes, but by the moments they accompany. The laughter, the stories, the comfort of belonging, these are the flavours that elevate any wine. Food and drink are anchors of experience, and when they are woven into the fabric of human connection, they become unforgettable.

So yes, a Grand Cru can be remarkable, but so too can a modest bottle, shared on a warm evening, surrounded by the people who matter most. In the end, it’s not the vintage that lingers, it’s the memory.