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 …
On a cold and frosty early morning, before the sun awoke a woman wakes up in Paris. Everything is quiet, and the small family hotel is still asleep. It is hard to get going today. A late night with plenty of local delights, a very comfortable bed that swallows you whole and does not let …
Made a wonderful discovery while travelling in Penedes, Spain. A region famed for Cava, Spain's alternative to Champagne except with more of a twist using native varietals like Xarel.lo, Macabeo and Parellada. Each contributes it's own unique quality to the blend, with Xarel.lo giving freshness and acidity, Macabeo giving delicate florals and texture when aged …
I have been very much into the burgundian grapes lately, my chardonnays and pinots have come from Australia, New Zealand and their homeland Burgundy. Nothing too flash like DRC (who can get one, let alone afford it?) but plenty of beautiful expressions with diverse styles and totally hedonistic delights. Some have been young, some much …
Barolo. Barbaresco. Langhe. We know these names well, some of us better than others. We speak of unbelievable beauty and elegance, power, finesse, tension, etc. etc. Nebbiolo is one of the great grapes. Unlike cabernet and chardonnay it has not travelled well across the globe. There's no other "other home" for it. Only the hills …
A: pale vibrant gold with persistent fine beading N: yeasty toasty creamy richness on the nose of medium intensity. Hint of caramel and white florals. P: dry and full bodied style of medium intensity with rich cream notes with caramel and buttered toast notes. A hint of autolysis with a zesty lemon drizzle to …
Life in a glass 