I recently got challenged to open a bottle of wine, taste a little every day, leave the wine resting in the bottle and do this for at least a week. Unrefrigerated. A white table wine, made from the goddess of all whites - Riesling. Now, I've done similar things before however, never really from the …
The wine in my glass tonight is showing beautifully, with only a hint of it's 9 years on earth with a little orange hue on the edges. The nose is bewildering to start with, there's this exuberance of red fruits, white pepper, herbs and tar, cola and with a hint of darker fruit if I …
The other day I got an email asking me about tannins. What did I mean by different types?
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 …
An amazing 17yo red from McLaren Vale to delight the senses, opened with trepidation. Enjoyed leisurely.
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 …
A tasty treat mid-week while the weather goes wild and we all hide inside... A: pale straw in the glass N: perfumed and rather attractively inviting - white flowers, bit of flint, yellow stone fruits (peaches, apricot) and some pear skins. P: a welcoming drink, even after one sip. All yellow stone fruit and texture, …
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) …
In southern hemisphere, summer is fast approaching. In Sydney, it's peeking it's head every few days before winter claims it's rightful place yet again. While today might be a tad chilly, all of 11 degrees, next week is looking sunny and positively pink drinking weather! Recently, I've had the pleasure to try some rose and …
Continue reading Just in time for summer, the pink and the light red…
A: Bright and enticing medium gold N: Slightly muted bouquet of lemon curd, wildflowers, apricot and slathering of butter. Still developing. P: A low alcohol wine with juicy acidity and high glycerol gives a full body palate with beautifully developed flavours of apricot, zesty lemon, lemon curd, and that beautiful oiliness of an older Sem. …
Life in a glass 