When we began searching for a Central Otago Pinot Noir six years ago, the label of Two Paddocks immediately struck us, but it was the very restrained and classical style that was love at first sight. Even Francophiles might be tempted to try what Lisa Perotti-Brown, Master of Wine, calls “a very natural, almost leafyContinue reading “Two Paddocks, striking gold in former goldmine”
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Larry Cherubino, Margaret River
Acclaimed winemaker Virginia Wilcox of Vasse Felix assesses “Most great Cabernet in the world is grown with a maritime influence, close to the sea where you have that breeze. But Margaret River also has a Mediterranean climate where we have that warm dry summer and a beautiful long dry season. We’re not under pressure toContinue reading “Larry Cherubino, Margaret River”
Petit Manseng, one of the greatest sweet wine varietals
The Southwest of France is a treasure trove for some of the most interesting wines. Often made by producers who have to work harder than elsewhere, the difficult to remember appellations and varietals offer great value for everyday drinking. The Jurançon region, at the foothills of the Pyrenees, is a tiny 13 square kilometersContinue reading “Petit Manseng, one of the greatest sweet wine varietals”
Organic Chardonnay from Limoux
The Languedoc region is vast, and we tend to forget the pockets of cooler climes such as Limoux, a region whose bottled-fermented sparkling precedes even fine Champagne. It appears that viticulteurs here have been silently working one some fine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines that are sold all over France, but almost unheard ofContinue reading “Organic Chardonnay from Limoux”
Coche Dury, perhaps the finest white wine in the world
There is a place, somewhere off the beaten path, which we are unable to divulge. This restaurant is owned by a chef and avid wine collector, who for many years traveled to Burgundy and Champagne to find vinous jewels. This is where I first came across a Coche Dury, and realized there is no otherContinue reading “Coche Dury, perhaps the finest white wine in the world”
Wines with roots deep into nature
For this ever improving music, art and food festival in Pattaya, we select some squeaky pure wines from our winemaking partners, who farm without chemicals and make wines by….not really doing much! The buzzword du jour is low intervention wines. We are excited to pour a few Jauma wines that are unlike many natural wines: extremely easyContinue reading “Wines with roots deep into nature”
Domaine Robert Denogent, Maconnais
To quote from legendary U.S. wine importer Kermit Lynch “I consider the whites of the region, Macon, Saint Veran, and Pouilly Fuisse, to be proper white Burgundies. Here we have similar soils, the grape is Chardonnay, and the difference between the appellations are no more than passionately interesting questions of personality. Deciding whether to serveContinue reading “Domaine Robert Denogent, Maconnais”
Wine workshop at Another Story, Nov 24th
The wine region of Baden includes swaths of vineyards adjacent to the picturesque Black Forest natural park. In addition, the warmest of Germany’s wine regions is also known for the volcanic Kaisterstuhl and the Markgraflerland in the triangle between Germany, Basel in Switzerland and Alsace in France. For the enchanted wine workshop we will beContinue reading “Wine workshop at Another Story, Nov 24th”
Paella battle on Toro’s patio, Nov 10th
Come chill out and enjoy a fun evening with the two chefs, the crew from Toro and our casually easy drinking wines from Spain. Ca N’Estruc Blanco is a refreshing and aromatic blend of Xarello with Muscat from vineyards close to Barcelona, Catalunya Monastrell, aka Mourvedre, blended with some Syrah and briefly aged in oakedContinue reading “Paella battle on Toro’s patio, Nov 10th”
mature wine workshop at THE COMMONS, Nov 10th
A wine tasting doesn’t get much better than this. If you enjoy pedigreed and maturing wines or simply want to advance your taste buds, do come over to chat with us about the following amazing bottles: Sparkling – Andre Beaufort Blanc de Noirs Polisy 2009, Champagne, France White – Weingut Rabl Gruner Veltliner Dechant ReserveContinue reading “mature wine workshop at THE COMMONS, Nov 10th”