Fifth generation port producer, Dirk van der Niepoort pushed this venerable house further into the "new" territory of still wines. His Niepoort "Projectos" wines include this single varietal Bastardo (Trousseau or Trousseau Noir if you're from eastern France). Bastardo can find … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
2012 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon
A lighter medium bodied Chinon made from 100% Cabernet Franc. Quite a pronounced acidity here - definitely a "food wine". I was hoping for a bit more, but this is an entry level offering and it does display some decent fruit. There was also an intriguing smokiness on the … [Read more...]
Fun With Scoring
The Pitch - I was recently in a wine shop standing by the “Syrah” section - this particular store grouped some of its wines by varietal rather than country of origin. A couple were next to me carefully going over each “bin” and had selected an Aussie … [Read more...]
Manifesto
This blog celebrates wine. Good to great. Wine in context, not in isolation. It is a blog that unapologetically and unabashedly reflects my views and perspectives on wine. The appreciation of wine is, however, decidedly personal to each of us and I welcome your take on a … [Read more...]
2008 De Bortoli Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
This wine is the mid point offering (of five pinot noirs) from one of Australia's most respected family run wineries. Leaning to a more savoury than sweet style, there's still plenty of Yarra Valley fruit to appreciate. Steve Webber's restrained touch is all over this almost … [Read more...]