Vinously speaking (how else?!?), I had my Large Hadron Collider experience this last fortnight – the perfect intersection of interests, as Australia,...
Tag Archives: Australian Alternative Grape Varieties
Two surprises for me, maybe for you too? I produced this rabbit from the hat which was the sponsor’s goody bag at...
As you may have spotted, I am a becoming a fan of Southern Italian varieties Fiano and Aglianico in Australia. Here’s another...
I spent the first half of this month thoroughly ensconced in Australia, engaging with a couple of cutting edge developments. The rise...
Back in March, I reported on a visit to the Chalmers’ family’s Heathcote vineyard, home to two dozen different Italian grape varieties....
This time next week I shall be in Mildura, Australia, gearing up for three days of judging at the Australian Alternative Variety...
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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Hi Sarah, Thanks for this great post! Reading your reviews makes me happy that I have a few bottles of (the regular) Noval from 2015 onwards!! All
Thanks for the suggestion. I know Lance Foyster quite well. However I have just found the Wine Society are now listing an Encruzado for £15.50