England
Black Chalk Classic 2016 is a great example of how far English wine has come in the 28 years I have legally been allowed to buy wine (let us …
Australia
In this review of Mac Forbes Healesville Syrah 2016 I must disclose a potential conflict of interest. I have known Mac for years and he’s a tremendous chap. Indeed, …
Watercolours
Those who follow me on Facebook will know I occasionally paint watercolours using my iPad Pro. I use the art package Procreate, that is not only extremely powerful but …
South Africa
Epilogue – another South African Syrah – they are the affordable quality reds of the moment. I have had this before but didn’t write it up as it was …
South Africa
‘Are we there yet’ 2018 made by one of my absolute favourite South African producers Duncan Savage is a rather novelty blend. It is made from 50% Touriga Nacional …
New Zealand
Kumeu River make some of the best Chardonnays in the world – their Matés and Hunting Hill single vineyards are quite rightly praised to the high heaven. In 2018 …
South Africa
The Raats family make excellent Chenin Blanc that sells for prices way below those you would expect given their quality level. I have been following their old vines cuvée …
Germany
Really Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett 2018 – Schloss Lieser are not immune to the current fad of just putting just vineyard names on their wines. Fine, if it is …
South Africa
Ian Naudé makes three red wines in his Old Vines Series, I have a bottle of each. I thought I would start by tasting the Cinsault because it is …
South Africa
Girl Next Door 2018 by Duncan Savage continues the trend of his wines getting better each year. There was nothing at all wrong with Girl Next Door 2017 (that …
