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New Wines from Ancient Vines
Terraced vineyards overlooking the Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, Spain. With the weather becoming autumnal, I’ve got mencía (men-thee-ah) on my mind. With its medium weight, firm structure and floral and red fruit...
New Wines from Ancient Vines
Terraced vineyards overlooking the Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, Spain. With the weather becoming autumnal, I’ve got mencía (men-thee-ah) on my mind. With its medium weight, firm structure and floral and red fruit...
Burgundy for a Song
It amazes me that in Australia it’s now possible to pay more than $100 for Bourgogne Rouge, a Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red wine hierarchy, theoretically coming from...
Burgundy for a Song
It amazes me that in Australia it’s now possible to pay more than $100 for Bourgogne Rouge, a Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red wine hierarchy, theoretically coming from...
Make Some Room For Mosel
There’s not much debate as to the home of Riesling, a variety responsible for some of the most diverse and ageworthy wines in the world. It’s a real favourite of...
Make Some Room For Mosel
There’s not much debate as to the home of Riesling, a variety responsible for some of the most diverse and ageworthy wines in the world. It’s a real favourite of...
Burgundy for a Song - Domain Chanson
It amazes me that in Australia it’s now possible to pay more than $100 for Bourgogne Rouge, a Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red wine hierarchy, theoretically coming...
Burgundy for a Song - Domain Chanson
It amazes me that in Australia it’s now possible to pay more than $100 for Bourgogne Rouge, a Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red wine hierarchy, theoretically coming...
Beaujolais' Best
With autumn in the air, I feel like drinking Gamay, best known as the red variety of Beaujolais. This region though, it’s fair to say, hasn’t been seen in a...
Beaujolais' Best
With autumn in the air, I feel like drinking Gamay, best known as the red variety of Beaujolais. This region though, it’s fair to say, hasn’t been seen in a...
Vibrant Viognier
Heady, exotic and intense. Welcome to Viognier - a favourite of mine that captures the essence of spring. “… a very particular perfume redolent of apricots, peaches, and blossom sometimes...
Vibrant Viognier
Heady, exotic and intense. Welcome to Viognier - a favourite of mine that captures the essence of spring. “… a very particular perfume redolent of apricots, peaches, and blossom sometimes...