Rudiger Gretcher is a fine fellow. Not only an excellent host during our meal at Reubens but entertaining plus he gave each of us a bottleRead More

To sum up Web2.0 or even Wine2.0 is as simple as using one word – Conversation. But despite the potential for ‘chat’ via a blogs commentRead More

From one of Naked Wines’ free offerings (free apart from postage and duty) Domaine Cristia. The mixed case of six offered three different wines, four bottlesRead More

Another of those pre-release samples I received awhile back; this Chateauneuf-du-Pape, while entirly too young was a delicious joy partnered with roasted Lamb Shanks. Review0.3 WineRead More

Brief notes scribbled at the London International Wine and Spirits Fair in Excel of the Top 100 Vins de Pays 2008. Of the 1,214 samples submittedRead More

Not something you see much of in the South of France is Cabernet Franc – the grape and country of choice for this months Wine BloggingRead More

Wine Tasting Note: Tusk ‘n Red, 2004, Mendocino County, CaliforniaAvailable from Waitrose for £9.99 What this wine has with Italy is anyones guess. This blend isRead More

A hearty meal was called for tonight; something warming, unfancy and wholesome; a Shepard’s pie seemed ideal. Fine mince lamb, chopped onion, a few herbs andRead More

“Mitchelton is situated on the banks of the Goulburn River in the heart of Central Victoria. Thirty five years of meticulous attention to viticulture and winemakingRead More