South Africa
Ian Naude Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2015 raises the bar of the quality expected from this varietal above the already towering level set by other South African Chenin Blancs. …
England
Last Saturday, The Editor and I met our excellent friend Richard for lunch. He was the first appointment in our social calendar for three months and so it was …
South Africa
Oupa Willem (Grandpa Willem) 2018 is the third red in Ian Naudé’s Old Vines Series. It differs from his other two Old Vines Series reds in that it is …
South Africa
Let us get one thing absolutely clear, I completely loathe Grenache; it is absolutely disgusting. As far as I am concerned the grapes are goat droppings from the Devil’s …
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 …
