Much like its big brother, this is in good form for 2022. Again, handpicked Wrattonbully Sauv, fermented in tank and large French oak, matured for seven months on lees. Pristine …
This might be the best Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc yet. Importantly, this vintage is fleshier, more open and accessible than any I can think of, which is …
I really like the unadorned charisma of the World Apart Wines range. Personality in droves. Here, it's McLaren Vale Shiraz but with nouveau leanings. Fruit comes from the Leask family’s …
Urgh, another grape day. I'll play, though, because today is International Grenache Day 2023, and who can ignore the charms of this noble grape? For this year's Grenache Day fix, we're diving …
I must be getting old - suddenly, I've found myself liking Viognier (aka the V-weed) more than ever... This Balgownie Estate Viognier 2022 is a strong release. Sourced from a block …
Just like that, I'm back home, and the lush green hillsides of last week's trip to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco country are in the rear vision mirror. As promised, I want to …
It’s that time again. Time to inspire me to spend more money on drinks, even though the WineArk cabinet can't be closed properly and the Amex is maxed out. So what …
It's time to celebrate some of the wines that did make it over the last two months. You can consider this the anti-collection of Tuesday's Almost Club. Given how hard I've …
Wes Pearson's Fiano is a reminder that this grape is one of the Mediterranean varieties that can really do with a bit of work in the winery. Barrel ferments, tank …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ‘ok drinks’, and some are just bad… Here is a collection of 37 wines that almost made it in July and August …
Anderson Hill is a new label for me and another from the #ChardoMay assortment that we're just cracking into now. The Anderson Hill O Series Chardonnay 2022 needs more time …
The price has gone up a smidgen on the Tokar Estate single vineyard wines in recent years (from $50 for the 2019 release and now $60 for the 2022) but …
