A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
The only blend from this Alsace producer. A combination of Alsace varietals Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sylvaner. A bright golden green colour in the glass. A good …
Famille Hugel Gentil ‘Hugel’ 2020 Read More
A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Merlot from Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. A brooding, dark burgundy in the glass. Aromas of bruised boysenberry, plum, blueberry, green herbs and black …
Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021 Read More
A relatively rare single varietal to find these days – it used to be very common in California (I actually have a lovely piece of art – a label from …
Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2022 Read More
A wine from the Marananga sub-region of the Barossa, – the biodynamic 100-year-old Schlieb’s Garden vineyard – in South Australia. A translucent ruby-garnet colour in the glass – light and …
Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache 2022 Read More
A traditional Tuscan wine, from the Castellina area of Chianti – old vineyards, and this wine from the time when the Lucherini Bandini family owned the land (it is now …
Tenuta Villa Rosa Chianti Classico 1985 Read More
A Spanish blend of Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%) and Espadeiro (10%) varietals from Rías Baixas in Galicia – a region better known for its whites. A bright garnet colour in …
Destinos Cruzados ‘As Regadas’ Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016 Read More
A fair, warm summer evening seemed a fitting time to take a stroll into town and indulge in some of Spain’s finer wines. Now, regulars may remember that Spain is …
To Spain (for the evening) Read More
From one of the oldest vineyards in Tasmania, overlooking historic Marion Bay. A deep ruby-burgundy colour in the glass. Bold and smoky aromas of blackberry, cherry and elderberry, with black …
Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2012 Read More
Fruit for the 2020 release of Yattarna – one of Australia’s great wines – comes from Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills. The style of Bin 144 has been edging ever …
Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2020 Read More
A Chardonnay from the excellent Margaret River sub-region of Wilyabrup in Western Australia (home to Vasse Felix, Pierro, Cullen and more). Distinctively “Australian” on the nose, with its aromas of …
Moss Wood Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2015 Read More