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Riesling Review
John Hughes, or Rieslingfreak as he’s better known, is a winemaker who makes my job easy. Not only does he knock out fantastic wines, but when it’s time to write...
Riesling Review
John Hughes, or Rieslingfreak as he’s better known, is a winemaker who makes my job easy. Not only does he knock out fantastic wines, but when it’s time to write...

The Wines of Change
A hugely significant decision was made last month when the grower’s Syndicate of the two largest appellations in Bordeaux (Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur) voted to allow the use of seven...
The Wines of Change
A hugely significant decision was made last month when the grower’s Syndicate of the two largest appellations in Bordeaux (Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur) voted to allow the use of seven...
Riesling's Revolutionary
Riesling Freak… There’s not a winemaker in Australia as singleminded or tireless in his devotion to Riesling as John Hughes. Recently he’s received some extraordinary recognition for Rieslingfreak’s 2016 wines,...
Riesling's Revolutionary
Riesling Freak… There’s not a winemaker in Australia as singleminded or tireless in his devotion to Riesling as John Hughes. Recently he’s received some extraordinary recognition for Rieslingfreak’s 2016 wines,...

The Full Montepulciano
It’s hardly surprising that Montepulciano (mon-ta-pull-chyano) is a wine term that confuses drinkers. It’s the name of the town in Tuscany, around which the famous red wine ‘Vino Nobile de...
The Full Montepulciano
It’s hardly surprising that Montepulciano (mon-ta-pull-chyano) is a wine term that confuses drinkers. It’s the name of the town in Tuscany, around which the famous red wine ‘Vino Nobile de...
French Revelation - Loire Valley White
One thing I’ve come to realise after working in wine so long is that there’s always more… more to know, more to taste and to explore. And every now and...
French Revelation - Loire Valley White
One thing I’ve come to realise after working in wine so long is that there’s always more… more to know, more to taste and to explore. And every now and...

Grenache Destined for Greatness
Wine is fashion. Years ago I heard a highly respected winehead proffer this opinion and I was sceptical. But I’ve come to realise it’s true. Like fondue and beards -...
Grenache Destined for Greatness
Wine is fashion. Years ago I heard a highly respected winehead proffer this opinion and I was sceptical. But I’ve come to realise it’s true. Like fondue and beards -...