It is lunchtime on Friday and judging is almost finished at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. The team here has really gelled. It feels like family and I’ll be sad to…
Judging at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show
This week I am one of the two overseas judges at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. It’s my first experience of an Australian wine show, and so far it has…
A big night out in Melbourne, with a good feed and lovely wines
Sunday night in Melbourne. Just before the beginning of the Royal Melbourne Wine Show, which I am here to judge. The evening started off in the City Wine Shop, Spring…
Fun in Singapore, with dinner at Immigrants and lots of nice wine
So I arrived in Singapore late afternoon and headed out of the airport to meet with YiXin, Jules, Gavin and Hsien Min, eager partners in crime when it comes to…
Moet Grand Vintage 2004
Liked this. Moet make a lot of Champagne, and when you review the wines from a big producer, there are two dangers. The first is to be prejudiced against them…
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2011, a five-star Pinot from South Africa
A couple of days ago I blogged on South African Pinot Noir, with a film interviewing some key winegrowers. Well here’s the wine that prompted me to make that film….
Film: wine stories – the Douro Valley – the oldest new wine region in the world?
So, the film Dave Fuller and I made in the Douro is now live. We’re really pleased with it, but would love to hear some feedback. If you have 8…
Cape Wine: lunch at Bizerca, Cape Town
So, after a busy morning tasting, the Cape Wine Brits met for lunch at Bizerca (www.bizerca.com), a lovely French-themed bistro. There was a good buzz in the air, helped by…
Beer: Castle Rock Screech Owl, an English take on American IPA
Sainsbury’s have a Great British Beer Hunt underway, and this is one of the 20 finalists. I picked it up for just a pound, and I’m impressed. It’s really hoppy,…