Mar
15
2010
Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, traditionally known as Hermitage, and has gained increasing popularity in South Africa. This is a textbook example of how good this grape variety can be. Full bodied with dark berry and plum flavours and new French oak which adds well balanced complexity.
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Mar
12
2010
The (relatively) cool climate of the Adelaide Hills and the deft touch of cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW produce this decidedly European style of Shiraz. With a complex nose of black pepper, smoke, grilled meats and blackberry the palate has a lush texture, real purity and balance. Like an exotic Hermitage but [...]
Feb
27
2010
By Regine Marne
The Rhône Valley is one of the best areas for wine making in France because of the climate being warm and sunny a good part of the year giving a very rich aromatic wine for both reds and whites.
The vineyards of this beautiful region include around 15 specific wine making regions which are [...]
Aug
18
2009
Out of all the wines produced in Australia, Shiraz may be the most famous. It’s the wine that gave Australia the recognition it has today.