My August Wines of the Month are the real McCoy from Filipa Pato, one of 3 bargainful Bairrada beauts I tasted last...
My Wines of the Month
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I know that last month featured two Aussie wines, but I make no apology for selecting two more Aussie wines, both reds,...
My June Wines of the Month reflect an inspiring month of tasting really great Australian wines. Both these wines come from members...
Most Vinho Verde is a blend of several varieties, but if there’s a stand out grape, it’s got to be Alvarinho (known...
Last week I discovered that “hair of the dog” is as applicable to holidays as hangovers. The evening after I returned from...
A cheeky reference to Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll, the excellent Ian Dury biopic? Yes and no. We’re into February, not...
The New Year ushers in a fiscal tightening of the belt and resolutions of the type aimed at tightening actual belts, so...
I’ve posted tasting notes of some terrific Australian verticals lately (de Bortoli, Shaw & Smith and Clonakilla). My wines of the month...
Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2007, Margaret River, Western Australia – I must declare an interest, albeit minor…my biceps played some part in...
Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2008 (South Africa) This is a great value example of a rich, ripe, wooded Chenin brimming...
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