The Wine Baron. The first wine blogger.
John Howard is a true statesman among winery owners. In addition to his interests in prestigious châteaux in Bordeaux, he is the founder and chairman of Megalomaniac Wines, located on the prized “Golden Mile” of Niagara’s terroir. Click the screenshot to open my comprehensive coverage of Megalomaniac Wines. I had covered the winery in depth…
Crowd-Pleasing Wines and Enthusiasts’ Gems.Seven Generations of Grit. One Exceptional Winemaker. Did you know? We’re not only writers, we’re door openers. If you own a winery, brewery, or distillery, we can help you grow. MORE HERE … What struck me during my visit was how comfortable and unpretentious the winery feels. This isn’t a grand…
Chateauneuf Reboot! Great memories and the current story. I first visited Domaine Tour Saint Michele in March of 2011. A group of us visited the Domain at the invitation of Mireille Fabre, the winemaker. Domaine Tour Saint-Michel is in Chateauneuf du Pape. She invited us for an evening tasting and family-made dinner. Mireille Fabre is…
Fine wines, beautiful winery, great venue. Updated Summer 2026 Did you know, I’m not just a wine writer, my team and I also help wineries grow their business in the Ontario retail sector. We open doors! MORE HERE … I remember when John Howard first started out in the wine business. He launched and grew…