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Mid week and I needed a reasonably priced pinot to match a nice duck breast cooked at home in a traditional orange sauce. A reasonably priced oregon pinot should fit the bill. I selected the Erath 2009 so here goes! … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
I have meet Larry on a couple of occasions and always found him to be gracious and willing to not only showcase his wines and winery but also to be helpful with advise and information. On the last occasion when … Continue reading
There is a well worn adage that pinot noir is difficult to grow. The truth is that grape vines are effectively weeds – they grow from cuttings stuck in the ground and pinot noir is a grape vine. However growing … Continue reading
Australia is a large country with a wealth of wine growing areas. Many attempt to grow pinot noir – some have success and others are wasting effort attempting to grow pinot in unsuitable terroirs. As a new world wine country, … Continue reading
I normally prefer to taste wine at home, ideally with a meal matched to the wine but last night an opportunity to try a range of pinots in a line-up was too good to miss. During my grazing through 50+ … Continue reading
I was once told by a very well known and respected wine judge and consultant that unfiltered wines were rubbish and were faulty! This is a very blinkered attitude and it is certainly not my opinion. However, unfiltered wines … Continue reading
Toasting is a important stage in the barrel making process with different grades of treatments applied. Staves bent over a wood fire undergo a process of charing which imparts a unique aromatic finish to the barrel. This is shown in … Continue reading
How can the forest that the oak is sourced from influence wine quality? Oak maturation is an important part of pinot noir wine making. It is a traditional technique that allows important chemical processes to occur resulting in flavour and aroma … Continue reading
I attended NZ Pinot Noir 2010 conference with my beautiful friend and fellow pinot lover Pat Landee of Patty’s Pinot Closet fame (www.pinotnoirs.com). This is a great event held every 3 years and is an outstanding opportunity to learn about … Continue reading
Several years ago I was given a bottle of pinot from the Orange region of NSW, Australia. The friendly retailer suggested I give it a try and suggested it was really good. I was somewhat sceptical and it sat in … Continue reading