Back in 2010 when I ventured into Brokenwood’s cavernous barrel “hall,” it was to celebrate the famous Hunter boutique winery’s 40th birthday. ...
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Serendipitous timing that, in Brokenwood’s 40th anniversary year, flagship Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz should be elevated from “outstanding” to“exceptional” in Langton’s latest Classification of Australian Wine. And very fortuitous for...
Brokenwood is one of the Hunter Valley’s leading exponents of the region’s classic strengths, Semillon and Shiraz. In 2010, the winery celebrated its...
Located two hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley has long been a popular retreat for Sydneysiders three of whom, solicitors Tony Albert, John...
Wow, I’m going to be buying some Hunter Semillons when I get back home! Of latest vintages, 2009 and 2005 are crackers,...
I’ve had a really fantastic run with Australian Semillon lately – vertical tastings of McWilliams Mount Pleasant Lovedale and Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon...
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