Never tried Georgian wine? Can’t say I’ve had much if it myself, but this week sees the launch of The Georgian Wine Society (www.georgianwinesociety.co.uk) – here’s how I got on with four of their wines… Teliani Valley Tsolikouri 2005 (£8.99) Slightly nutty/toasty edges, clean and fresh, a light floral perfume, […]
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Château Pech-Redon ‘Les Cades’ Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape 2008, France (£7.99 The Real Wine Company) 30% Cinsault, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre Sappy, white pepper, forest fruits like brambles and blackcurrants, lovely garrigue herbs, fresh and vibrant, some liquorice, super red, ripe yet refreshing, perfect sausage […]
Shiraz – a whistle-stop tour round three countries
If you are surrounded by cake, what do you do? Open three sweet wines… Mont Tauch Muscat de Rivesaltes NV, France (£5.99 per half Morrisons) Plump juicy grape and barley sugar, a hint of rose petal, maybe a touch of heat from the fortification, but overall this is very friendly, […]
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Botrytis Riesling and Tokaj – sticky, stickier, ...
That most erudite of wine scribes Andrew Jefford has been spending this year in Australia as what amounts to wine writer in residence at the University of Adelaide, while he researches a book on Australian terroir. Today he delivered a lecture at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide for the […]
Andrew Jefford’s thoughts on the Australian Wine Industry
It’s a struggle to find sensibly priced Californian wines in the UK – here are three that deserve closer attention… Castle Rock Central Coast Pinot Noir 2008, California (£13.99 Adnams Cellar & Kitchen) Soft spice, gentle ripe raspberry red cherry, a hint of Mivvi lollies (vanilla and strawberry if you […]
Castle Rock Winery – Californian wines that won’t break the ...
Just tried two Nottage Hill wines in a new packaging format called Freshcase. To be honest, I’m not quite sure what the fuss is all about. Wine casks have been around for a long time, and I don’t know many people who’ve had problems opening them after the first couple. […]