Some vintages are rotten, but not to the core. Just to the skin when it is a case of the noble rot botrytis cinerea. A rot that is loved almost…
Ara Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
New Zealand’s Marlborough region has SO much more going for it than just Sauvignon Blanc, it has the potential for elegant and charming Pinot Noir too. The Ara Single…
Yalumba ‘The Y Series Viognier’
The ‘Y Series’ Viognier has all the classic hallmarks of the variety along with some characters from being fermented with wild yeast. Ripe, lush apricot tart with some spiced…
Domaine Vieux Vauvert Medium Dry Vouvray
Vouvray has made an artform of making fine Chenin Blanc in all its forms. The ‘Medium dry’ on the label means there is some perceptible residual sugar on the…
Rieno de la Vina Reserva Rioja
A ripe one from the premier Spanish region of Rioja. This bold red puts the grape Tempranillo in the spotlight. Rich vanilla, toasted oak and nutmeg overlay fresh raspberry and…
d’arenberg The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana
A seriously tasty dessert wine with a name that will make the uninitiated blush. The Osborn family are known for catchy, sometimes really weird, names for their wines and this one…
Le Cave d’Augustin Florent Gros Plant du Pays Muscadet Sevre et Maine
A light white from the Loire with some appealing green apple and citrus fruit that keeps the spiced pastry and marzipan character in line. That spiciness comes from spending…