This is brilliant, and it doesn’t cost a fortune. It has edges – plenty of them – and so it won’t be for everyone. But I really, really like it….
Great video: disgorging sparkling shiraz
Really like this video from Teusner in Australia’s Barossa Valley. It shows the process of disgorging sparkling Shiraz – but this is the same process used for many sparkling wines…
A beautiful Syrah from the Grampians
Never heard of this wine before, but it’s brilliant. A great example of the new wave of serious, small scale Aussie producers who are shunning over-ripe, sweet, oaky styles for…
Some gems at Majestic, including a nice Crozes
After a difficult tasting yesterday, a nice afternoon’s tasting at Majestic’s press event today. I liked lots of the wines, many of which I’d be happy to buy. Perhaps my…
Lunch at Providores, focusing on Trinity Hill Syrah
Lunch at Providores today, London’s fantastic Kiwi-inspired restaurant. It was with John Hancock of Hawkes Bay producer Trinity Hill, and as well as John, in attendance were Ben Smith (of…
The 2007 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
I’ve just written up a remarkable vertical tasting of Clonakilla’s Shiraz Viognier, one of Australia’s best and most consistent red wines. Of the 12 vintages tasted, my joint favourite was…
A pair of Mad Dogs – Shiraz and Sangiovese from the Barossa
I first reviewed the Mad Dog wines, made by Barossa grape grower Matthew Munzberg, some time ago. Here I’m taking a look at the latest releases, which are just fantastic….
Another good Kiwi red: Crossroads Winery Syrah 2008
This is nice. A good example of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels subregion in Hawkes Bay. It’s by the Crossroads Winery, part of the Ager Sectus group that includes Southbank…
Domaine Du Colombier Crozes Hermitage ‘Gaby’ 2005
I’ve lost touch a bit with the wines of Domaine du Columbier, ever since I enjoyed a half-case of the 1999 Crozes Hermitage Gaby. But from this showing, it seems…