It is hard to believe that a year has elapsed since my last wine travels, visiting Oporto for the ying and yang...
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I reviewed Fladgate’s 2018 Vintage Port releases last September here. Launched on the market this month, I take a second look at...
A new chapter for Penfolds unfolded last week with the launch of Penfolds The California Collection. Why Super Calif Australia-istic? Well, two...
The phrase ‘the journey’ is liberally bandied about on TV these days. From underdog to bookies’ favourite, we are enthralled by the...
Focusing on South Australia’s cooler climes – the Piccadilly Valley (Adelaide Hills’ highest, coolest, wettest sub-region) and Wrattonbully – Terre à Terre’s...
January may not have been as awash with Australian wine tasting opportunities as usual, but this stunning Victorian pair provided great pleasure...
Pickings for Australian wine are usually rich in January. Wine Australia holds its annual London trade tasting, generating spin off events. Australian...
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, I take a look at the latest 2016 release of Penfolds’ Grange. The iconic Australian label...
Taylor’s has annually launched a 50-year-old Single Harvest Tawny since 2014 (starting with the 1964 – links to all my reviews below). ...
Much as I’m keen to see the back of last year, there were plenty of vinous highlights. I tasted some truly exceptional...
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It's terrifically consistent isn't it. Wishing you all v best too Paul. Sarah
Hi Sarah, Many thanks again for this one! Very happy to read Pintas VP '18 doesn't disappoint but shines like their VP '17! Wish you a