FOR FANS OF “A NICE WHITE”
by“This is nice” is what people usually say when they are enjoying a wine. Which is often not totally accurate – what they should…
California
Extravagance in Every Sip!
byRich, indulgent and lavish are words often used to describe Californian Chardonnay, and here’s a winery proudly displaying them on its gold-coloured label. The…
BLOCKBUSTER RED
byRidge’s Lytton Springs red delivers the wow so often lacking in big ticket bottles. The feeling is naturally Rhoneish due to the grape varieties…
Gosh Josh!
byCALIFORNIA CABERNET ON SALE! Many years ago California introduced a style of Cabernet that went right to the top of the charts. Traditionally Cabernet…
End of Dinner Red
byTOWARDS THE END OF DINNER RED Towards the end of a dinner that was purring nicely – thanks to a few Pinot Noir, I…
Sweet Side of Life
byCELEBRATE THE SWEET SIDE OF LIFE! Muscat-based wines are at last getting the attention they deserve. Such gorgeous perfume and exotic flavours. Sweet kisses….
For the Love of California
byLike most people I find Californian wine to be expensive, but it can be very seductive. Good producers combine easy-drinking with a depth of…
Upscale Pinot Grigio
byPINOT GRIGIO GOES UPSCALE Part of the Grigio’s success is due to its simplicity and conservative nature, but I see potential for expanding the…
Big Sale on Big Red
byBIG SALE ON BIG CALIFORNIA CABERNET Here’s good news for fans of Californian reds. Firestone’s blockbuster Cabernet is on sale till the end of…