Want to know what the best part about wine show judging is? The judge's dinner. That's because the judging is less glamorous than you'd think. Often, it's a mouth-destroying slog, with …
Chateau Pierre-Bise 'Sur Spilite' Anjou Villages 2010 Stupidly, I'm not tired at all tonight, as I managed to nod off on the plane back from New Zealand tonight and slept for …
More imported goodies from the Negociants portfolio Negociants Australia can not only lay claim to the finest range of imported wine in Oz, but they put on some great tastings too. …
Chateau Pierre-Bise 'Les Rouannières' Coteaux du Layon 2010 (Loire Valley, France) Source: Tasting www.terroir-selections.com.au What a magical wine this is. A magical wine that showcases just how perfect sweet Loire Chenin can be. …
Much imported goodies Some imported goodies from the Negociants portfolio Whilst there is a whole multitude of importers bringing wine into Australia, I don't think any can really compete with the scale …
'The World's Greatest Wines that aren't...' When I first started this blog, almost four years ago now, I did so with purpose - I wanted somewhere accessible (online) where I could …
Domaine de Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée Clos Baglin 2005 (Vouvray, France) 12%, Cork, $55 Source: Retail www.vigneau-chevreau.com Vigneau-Vhevreau Vouvray Fabulous juice It was a bit of a Chenin evening for me last night as I drank …
Knappstein Cabernet Merlot 2008 (Clare Valley, SA) $23 It's a solid effort from a tough year, though personally I found it a bit hard going. The wine itself smells pretty good, with …
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. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
Twenty three years later and I spend my days wearing many beverage hats and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more