Tolpuddle Vineyard was established in 1988 on a property in Southern Tasmania near Richmond. It was planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, facing north-east on gentle slopes. The soil is sandy and well drained ensuring deep roots and well-balanced … Continue reading
This week I had the privilege of visiting the Bass Phillip winery and spending four enthralling, informative and sensory-expanding hours with winemaker Phillip Jones. I was very excited but a little apprehensive because he is an icon of the Australian … Continue reading
There is a lot of debate about use of sulphur in grape and wine production. A recent article in Decanter raises the issue once again as a major retailer pulls a quantity of stock due to elevated levels of sulphur … Continue reading
I had the opportunity to taste this wine blind and here is what I discovered. Great colour and clarity, one of those pinots that look sensational in the glass – mid-ruby colour with lovely reflections. The aromas explode from the … Continue reading
I few years ago during a visit to Martinborough, I missed the opportunity to have lunch at Vynfield vineyard but my wonderful wife managed to make it and kindly brought me back a bottle of their pinot (what else) with … Continue reading
Fining pinot noir is matter of taste! Fining is a process in winemaking where winemakers can manipulate the texture or remove faults from the wine usually undertaken just prior to bottling. Wines don’t have to be fined so why intervene? … Continue reading