FRENCH BISTRO AT YOUR HOUSE
Bordeaux can be too traditional – as in too austere, or too modern – as in jammy rich. But here’s one in the mid-range,…
BRUNCH ANYONE?
I drank this wine on one of our ‘stinky hot’ evenings, by way of seeing how it might deliver. And it did. And I…
VERY TASTY & REASONABLY PRICED COUNTY PINOT
Wow, this is classic Pinot! Delicious berry flavours buried in a woodsy, earthy frame. The heartfelt feeling of a fall day. The yin-yang of…
MAN OH MAN!
In my opinion, the most luxurious New World sparkling comes from South Africa. Cannot say exactly why, but for now I’ll keep recommending wines…
AMAZING RETRO RED #2
Like my previous recommendation (CHATEAU LOUMELAT 15 Blay, France), this wine is not for everybody – so take note. It is modeled on the…
AMAZING RETRO RED #1
The wine I’m about to recommend is not for everybody – so take note. It is modeled on the traditional Bordeaux style – which…
PRIMO LOCAL SPARKLING AT A REASONABLE PRICE
I’ve always felt that drinkers would flock to a good local Sparkling in the $25 range – and here it is. And it’s not…
ONE OF THE BEST $15 WHITE WINES IN THE WORLD
Regular readers will be familiar with my fondness for Italy’s outstanding white wines. Not Pinot Grigio, of course, but a host of other native…
RIESLING SEASON!
YAY! TIS THE SEASON FOR RIESLING! Cave Spring produces a range of Rieslings – all outstanding. My favourite for summer lunches, afternoons and early…