Blandy’s & Cossart Gordon Madeira 2021 releases, including a unique Listrão
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Clare Valley Riesling in the spotlight
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July Wines of the Month: two fine debuts – Monte Bluna Tinta Miúda & Ramos Pinto’s Douro flagship
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Reviewed: Taylor’s Single Harvest Port 1896
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Adelaide Hills Chardonnay: six new releases
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Welcome to my website, a wine lovers’ guide to what to drink from Portugal and Australia. Every wine tasted by me. No points, no scores, just honest, independent recommendations together with up-to-the-minute coverage of the people and places behind the wines.
Sarah Ahmed, The Wine Detective.
July is (theoretically at least) ideal Riesling weather. Especially crisp, dry, mouth-watering classic Australian Riesling. So what better time to take a...
The Adelaide Hills staked its claim to producing cool climate Chardonnay early in the piece, when Brian Croser (then of Petaluma, now...
The Accolade Fine Wines Release 2021 marks the second global release program of the company’s portfolio of prized wines. I caught up...
Portugal
Developments continue apace at Azores Wine Company: changes in grape sourcing, more ‘hands off’ winemaking techniques, new cuvées and a new rock’n...
As usual, Madeira Wine Company’s 2021 releases are exemplary. Departing from the norm, this year’s four Madeira releases include a rare as...
Taylor’s 1896 Single Harvest Tawny Port – the ‘stuff’ of perfect scores – would be an obvious choice for my Wines of...