The other day I got an email asking me about tannins. What did I mean by different types?

The other day I got an email asking me about tannins. What did I mean by different types?
In about 3 weeks I’m heading up to the Hunter Valley. I am excited about this. Why am I excited? Well, it’s the first proper trip to the Hunter in years (almost a decade, really) and there will be wine. Secondly, it’s my first proper get away holiday in over 2 years, so that’s always …
Recently, I had the pleasure of trying 14 examples from around the world, tasted blind with a group of like minded pinofiles. (Yes, those who love Pinot even have a nickname. It’s that serious of a hobby for some.) It’s moments and events like that continue to capture my imagination, drive my curiosity and also …
Often branded a fickle grape. The difficult one. The mercurial or mysterious one. The seductive wine. Pinot Noir has beguiled people for generations. With over 1,000 registered clones it’s one of the most diverse families of grapes and has given us a range of wines we love and enjoy around the world. The ultimate Pinot …
An amazing 17yo red from McLaren Vale to delight the senses, opened with trepidation. Enjoyed leisurely.
Standing in a bottle shop, swirling yet another insipid new age styled Grenache with too much VA or nail varnish and my mind can't help but wander and look around. Seeing some tall skinny bottles and I wander over. There amongst the Rieslings from around the world, a lone bottle of Muscat from Alsace and …
I've had a run in with single vineyard wines here before. This is one of them. In fact it's one of three single vineyard examples that Mount Majura produces.Mount Majura is a suburb in Canberra, Australia. Also name of the vineyard, so here we have a Mount Majura Vineyard red wine. The estate tempranillo, normally …
by Jamie Goode 2nd editionTimeline: April - June 2019 I've been toying with the idea of going for the MW… the Master of Wine certification. A few people have prodded me in the direction, others have asked me if I'm certifiable. All I know, is that I am intrigued. And also, after a couple of …
I love Sundays, and always have. It might stem from childhood when my grandma refused to allow anything but play. There would be no housework, no work of any kind. Sundays were reserved for downtime, be that play or sleep or hanging out with family and friends. Usually, it was everything with food prepared the …
When life gives you lemons... I've had a rough couple of weeks with a head cold that only got worse, some terrible news and lack of pizzazz generally has been a bit of a downer. So to take a break and stop feeling sorry for myself, especially now that the sinus is all clear and the …