Want to know what the best part about wine show judging is? The judge's dinner. That's because the judging is less glamorous than you'd think. Often, it's a mouth-destroying slog, with …
Welcome to 2022! Taking out the recycling over the past few days reminded me that a) I drink plenty of beer b) there were some seriously fine wines opened over the …
I've been digging in the notebook this week and discovered a choice tasting from last year that didn't get a run here on site - the 2018 Voyager Estate Masterclass. For …
I missed December's Almost Club edition (holidays), so this is a huge crop of almostness... As the name suggests, here are the wines that almost hit the mark for me in …
Domaine des Aubuisières Cuvee de Silex Vouvray 2017 Vouvray is one regional style where every tasting I find myself thinking ‘I should drink more of this’, even if we largely just …
Oh yes, this is a big edition! As the name suggests, these are the 34 wines that almost made the Australian Wine Review top grade (of 17/20 or 90/100+) this month. Some …
From great value quaffers to absolute train wrecks, this month's compilation of 'almost' wines is a biggun'. I'm always conscious of my prejudice against overripeness and heavy-handed oak, but I call …
Here are a few of the wines that have passed the desk this month and almost made the grade. Some weren't far off the mark, others are absolute disasters. A few …
What else do you on a rainy Boxing Day afternoon than get stuck into some fine Barossa wine? Christmas was a boozy affair here at Graham HQ, with my drinking highlight …
Willow Bridge Dragonfly Chenin Blanc 2012 (Geographe, WA)12.5%, Screwcap, $17Source: Samplewww.willowbridge.com.au I've never quite grasped why the WA Chenins are mostly off dry and ordinary. Why? It can be such a …
Chateau Pierre-Bise 'Les Rouannières' Coteaux du Layon 2010 (Loire Valley, France) Source: Tasting www.terroir-selections.com.au What a magical wine this is. A magical wine that showcases just how perfect sweet Loire Chenin can be. …
Domaine de Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée Clos Baglin 2005 (Vouvray, France) 12%, Cork, $55 Source: Retail www.vigneau-chevreau.com Vigneau-Vhevreau Vouvray Fabulous juice It was a bit of a Chenin evening for me last night as I drank …
