Just back from my lightning trip to Tokaj. I enjoyed it a great deal, and learned a lot. I thought I knew a little about Tokaji (the wine), but visiting…
On the road in Tokaj, Hungary
It fills me with a sense of childish excitement when I visit a new wine region. I’ve said it before, and likely I will say it again, that it is…
In Canada, day 2
A great day in Niagara wine country. 58 wines tasted at four different wineries. Lots learned. Helicopters flown in: 1. The day started at Southbrook Vineyards, which was Canada’s first…
In Canada, day 1
So, I am in Canada. For one night only, I’m staying in the very pretty resort town of Niagara on the Lake. I got here about 4 pm yesterday, arriving…
In Israel
Until yesterday, my experience of Israel’s wines was pretty limited. But yesterday I spent a day in northern Israel’s wine country, visiting producers and learning a lot. This was followed…
A day in the Languedoc
I spent today in the Languedoc, doing some work. The work was actually quite enjoyable: I was tasting a selection of 90 of the estate wines from Les Grands Chais…
In South Africa, day 1 Graham Beck and Delaire Graff
I land at 8 am and I’m met at the airport by Nicolette Waterford, South African wine PR star, who has arranged for me to visit two of her clients….
In South Africa
I’m in South Africa. More later. For now, a few pictures!
New Zealand, day 3, in Nelson with Neudorf
I worked out that since November 2008, my first visit to New Zealand, I have visited five times in five years. That’s a significant accrual of air miles. But over…