Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, I take a look at the latest 2016 release of Penfolds’ Grange. The iconic Australian label...
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Much as I’m keen to see the back of last year, there were plenty of vinous highlights. I tasted some truly exceptional...
My December Wines of the Month are a contrasting pair from Australia – a Clare Valley Riesling and Rutherglen Muscat. What they...
To ‘moderate’ was my challenge for Wine Australia’s Rutherglen Muscat webinar last week. Rutherglen Muscat is one of the world’s headiest, most...
I haven’t travelled since February – not on a plane, barely on a bus or tube in London, where I live. Tasmania...
I was due to judge at The Limestone Coast Wine Show in October, so my November Wines of the Month – two...
Two charismatic white wines impressed me wildy last month. They share qualities of freshness, precision and terrific structure, but are from different...
I recently reviewed Moorooduc Estate’s current and forthcoming releases for Decanter Premium, additionally penning a producer profile. It was good to catch...
It’s International Grenache Day today. As readers well know, I’m a huge fan of new wave Australian Grenache, of which McLaren Vale...
I rarely reproduce press releases, though I receive plenty. But The Primum Familiae Vini’s press release about The PFV Prize struck a...
Pico, the Azores – the Santorini of Portugal? I have to admit that I’d thought of the Azores…
2011 Vintage Ports round up – 35 Ports reviewed I'm wary of being reductive but, if there's a phrase…
One of the wine world’s great bargains: 2011… A few years ago Luis Sottomayer (Head winemaker for Casa Ferreirinha and…
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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