Wine Blogs & Reviews

The Trip to Chard Farm

The Central Otago district in New Zealand’s south island is quickly developing a reputation as a world-class producer of Pinot…

6 years ago

Primitivo or Zinfandel?

It was only late in 2001 that a Californian Professor and Geneticist, Dr Carole Meredith used DNA profiling to conclusively…

6 years ago

The Blame Game!

If I had a “tenner” for every time I’ve heard people say that “the sulphites in red wine give me…

6 years ago

Cabernet Franc

It may not be a style which is frequently vinted on its own, but Cabernet Franc is undoubtedly an enigmatic…

6 years ago

Does Glassware Make a Difference?

Any business advisor or strategy consultant will tell you that the value proposition of any retail purchase is a key…

6 years ago

Tahbilk Marsanne 2012

Marsanne is a troublesome white wine varietal that originated in the Northern Rhone region of France and has challenged winemakers…

6 years ago

Tassie Temptation

Low Alcohol Wines It is a well-known industry deception, that the alcohol content of a wine as described on the…

6 years ago

High Style

They've got in wrong in the Clare Valley! It’s easy to be critical from the sidelines, but as a spectator…

6 years ago

Preston Peak

Maybe I’m becoming sentimental as middle age takes its grip, but when I recently learned that a cellar door outlet…

6 years ago

Adam Richardson – Hard Hill Road Vineyard

We all love drinking wines that come with a story, and while much is written about wines, wineries and even…

6 years ago