Since I tasted the first 2013 Thistledown Vagabond Grenache (reviewed here), it has evolved into a single vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache (the 2013...
Tag Archives: Australian Grenache
It was good to see that the McLaren Vale Grenaches I presented at last month’s Australia Day Tasting generated plenty of discussion...
Although I shall spend the day tasting Cabernet Sauvignon for a Decanter Margaret River panel tasting, today is International Grenache Day. So...
Clarendon Hills produces no less than six single site Grenaches from three McLaren Vale sub-regions: Clarendon, Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla. What’s more,...
I’ve spent this last week in search of ‘Pinosity’ in South Australian warm climate reds. So we’re not talking Pinot Noir, but...
Last month I presented a Grenache masterclass for Wine Australia. The variety may only represent around 1% of Australia’s crush, however premium...
UK artisanal wine importers Indigo Wines are renowned for their Spanish portfolio but they’ve been listing some terrific cutting edge Australian producers...
“Pinosity” abounds on the Australian red wine scene at the moment. The Burgundian ones sensual attributes and mid-weight palate are by no...
Following my great Grenache round up last October Giles Cooke MW dropped me a line to suggest I take a look...
This month’s summery recommendations underline the impact of place (Mornington Peninsula) and vintage (2011) in Australia. Mornington Peninsula’s cooling maritime influences combined...
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