The Zieregg vineyard with its exposition and soil composition can bear fruit for some amazing white wines, that will last over a decade. Many blind tastings of mature bottlings confirm its place in the wine Olympus regardless of origin. While we did not yet meet Manfred Tement, it was his son, Armin, in charge of winemaking,Continue reading “Grand Cru with shell limestone”
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Churton, new world wine tempered with old world style
Churton was established in 1997 by Sam and Mandy Weaver. From site selection and bio-dynamic practices through to low intervention winemaking, Churton produces exceptional terroir driven wines. Churton is a 22 hectare single vineyard and encompasses an undulating ridge line between the Omaka and Waihopai valleys in Marlborough, New Zealand. 200 metres above sea level,Continue reading “Churton, new world wine tempered with old world style”
Vasco Croft, winemaker Aphros, Portugal
Vinho Verde is the most northern wine region of Portugal, bordering with Spain’s Galicia. For this reason, the Albarinho grape is also prevalent here. Typically the light-bodied Vinho Verdes will be a blend Loureiro, Avesso and Alvarinho, each contributing a fair share to acidity, aroma and body. While thank god, the fizz in the wine hasContinue reading “Vasco Croft, winemaker Aphros, Portugal”
Domaine Claude Riffault, geological Sancerre
The estate covers 13.5-hectares of vineyard with 10.5 hectares planted with Sauvignon Blanc and the rest with Pinot Noir. Vines are awaiting organic certification and vineyards spread across 6 locations in the north of Sancerre, all with their unique geological feature. The grapes are harvested and vinified, as well as aged separately in usedContinue reading “Domaine Claude Riffault, geological Sancerre”
Austria – winds of change in the Wachau
Austria, the world famous wine country with a long track record and diverse climate, has excited wine lovers in continental Europe for decades. Yet here in Asia, these wines are still hard to find and relatively unknown outside of wine circles. How come? Is it that 75% of its production is in white wine, theContinue reading “Austria – winds of change in the Wachau”