Drinking the Cornish Point over the last couple of nights has prompted me to write up my visit to Felton Road, which is here on the main wineanorak site. I’ve…
World class Kiwi Pinot: Felton Road Cornish Point
Very much enjoying this wine. It’s a serious Pinot Noir from Central Otago’s most famous winery, Felton Road. I visited in February, and all the hype you hear about this…
Three serious Sauvignons: Chile, Bordeaux, New Zealand
I reckon the average quality of Sauvignon Blanc is improving all the time. Here are three serious examples from across the globe, all of which are a bit different, but…
Bank holiday weekend
As it’s bank holiday. older son is back from boarding school for the weekend. It can be complicated with both boys at home – they have lots of energy, and…
Asda’s £3 Crozes-Hermitage
A while back I reported on Asda selling the respectable Southbank Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ) for £3. Picked up a Crozes-Hermitage on a quick dash to the Asda store…
Filming, jet-lagged
Arrived back in the UK at 7 am, feeling very tired: I’d intended to sleep most of the flight from Raleigh/Durham, but my luck was out: I was surrounded by…
Greetings from Planet Zebulon!
Nomacorc is based in the wonderfully named town of Zebulon, which sounds like something from a Flash Gordon movie. I spent the day here yesterday, visiting Nomacorc’s headquarters. I have…
In Raleigh, North Carolina
Arrived yesterday afternoon in Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s the first time I’ve been to this part of the USA. I’m not here visiting vineyards, but to visit Nomacorc, the world’s…
Two Bordeaux-style reds from New Zealand
As regular readers know, I’m a bit taken by New Zealand’s top reds at the moment. Here are two more good-uns, both from the wonderful Gimblett Gravels terroir. Villa Maria…