I’ve written a good deal about Hunter Valley Semillon from Australia lately and with good reason! But a South African tasting last week...
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Located two hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley has long been a popular retreat for Sydneysiders three of whom, solicitors Tony Albert, John...
During 2004 I spent several weeks in the Loire and South Africa researching Chenin Blanc. That autumn, I visited Australia in the...
During 2004 I spent several weeks in the Loire and South Africa researching Chenin Blanc. That autumn, I visited Australia in the...
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