It’s been fascinating to watch the revival of the big Burgundian negociants. Historically, names like Faiveley, Chanson and Louis Jadot have been treated with a certain disdain here in Australia, tagged as …
Firstly, apologies for the little number of recent posts. More beaching, less writing for me this Christmas (not a bad thing at all). Today, I'm too sunburnt for the beach, …
It's 3 days late I know, but here are a few wines that almost hit the mark this month. Some are just good, simple drinks. Others are genuinely average to …
Following the Pommery I wrote about last week, this 2012 Piuze is the latest wine to escape from the Graham cellar. I bought this bottle back in 2013 when I visited …
The title is pretty explanatory - here are 24 Chardies that hit the mark over the past few weeks, plus a few that almost made it but fell short. The Hits Bay …
Although I can't afford it, there is an awful lot of Chablis and white Burgundy consumed here at Graham HQ. Chardonnay, in general, is the choice grape, Pinot second, Riesling …
I opened this on Vignoble Dampt Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru 2010 on Christmas Day with high hopes. Preuses is one of my favourite Grand Cru, and all the '10 Dampt …
Burgundy Inspired - a Sommeliers Australia tasting of 2010 Burgundy With uni now comfortably finished for the year, it's time to get stuck into a job that I always mean to …
Clever imports (and more) from Terroir Selections While it's been brutally hard for our export focused winemakers, the record strength of our Aussie dollar has been useful for one thing - …
Bright eyed and bushy tailed Chablis Billaud Simon Chablis 2010 (Chablis, France) 12.5%, Cork, $25 Source: Retail www.billaud-simon.com I've got no shortage of time for good, simple AC Chablis. That purity, that acidity, that freshness …
Moreau Naudet Chablis 2007 + Billaud Simon Chablis 2007 = Chablis x 2 Two 2007 Chablis I've got something of a soft spot for Chablis, and if given the choice will naturally gravitate towards …
Christian Moreau AOC Chablis 2008 Only a basic Chablis, but beautifully so. Kimmeridgian cream, oyster shells and a flinty fragrance. Upfront and unadorned by oak, with a classically dry palate. Lovely …
I've spent much of the last week on holidays in sunny (not this time) Perth. As a result, drinking has been frequent, tasting has been occasional, leading to a deficit …
For all the criticisms levelled at the wine industry, it's nothing if not generous.This tasting was put on by Domaine Wine Shippers, one of the more renowned importers of French …
Jean Marc Brocard 'Montmains' Chablis 2006 (Chablis, France)$45, ScrewcapFirstly, how good is it that Chablis is in Screwcap. Secondly, does anyone still drink/like Chablis these days? With the news recently …
Raveneau - Easily the most famous Chablis estate, with highly sought after (and hence highly priced) wines of the utmost sophistication that clearly reflect the terroir of Chablis.The Premier Cru …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. Needless to say, I discovered wine, and my life evolved with a unique dual focus - wine and environment.
Twenty years later and I spend my days wearing many (wine) hats, mostly as a writer, presenter and marketer.
I now judge at wine shows around the world, sit on the Australian Wine List of the Year awards panel and was once a Wine Journalism Young Gun (but baby that was years ago).
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