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 …
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 …
A: deep ruby N: medium+ intensity of red plums and spice with vanilla and milk chocolate P: medium bodied, medium intensity of plums and heather and savoury crusty herbs on home baked bread. Lovely spice notes with very ripe and high tannins. Milk chocolate notes on the palate. Delicious but needs food. Great food wine …
Old wine is a lottery. Has it survived? Is it still drinkable? What are the chances its a gorgeous stunner of my wine dreams? A: Medium gold, clearly showing some age N: medium intensity, with attractive aged characters of butter and toast. There is still life in this old girl - apricot, honey, pear but …
There are some wines that, once tried, are impossible to get enough of. This is one of them. It doesn't matter the time of day, or night, occasion or event - it always goes down well. The magic of vintage and maturation - it serenades me. A: medium yellow of a peach N: luscious temptress …
2003 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon A: Tending to tawny on the rim, yet still deep ruby. There's still life here. N: Memories of blackcurrant, cassis, roast tomatoes, savoury herbs and a hint of decay. Like an old growths forest, in September before the frost arrives. P: There's that Cabernet richness held together with (still) …
I love Riesling. The realisation that I love Riesling came pretty early on in my drinking career, though I can't quite say when. It was around the time when wine was becoming more prominent in the diet, rather than vodka or the usual lolly water cocktails. It started with Eden Valley Riesling, then the taste …
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