Chardonnay is known in this country for a boom, a bust, an ironic following and the expression ‘ABC drinkers’, meaning ‘Anything But Chardonnay’ drinkers. I think (and I am calling upon scant research here) that the explosion in popularity chardonnay had internationally was at roughly the same time as an overall sudden growth spurt in [...]
Tagged chardonnayFor all my good intentions regarding the consumption of more pinot noir this year, I haven’t had more than one or two. I certainly haven’t been showing the initiative I could have. So now, in order to make up for this laxity, I present a fantastic pinot noir for consideration: Taylors Adelaide Hills 2008. Ordinarily, [...]
Tagged Pinot NoirHere in Canberra, the heatwave has broken. We’ve had a heavenly week of temperatures below 25 degrees, with a little rain now and again and cool, stirring breezes. This is what summer would be like all the time if I were in charge. Balmy days no warmer than 25 degrees (if I were in charge, [...]
Tagged Add new tag, sauvignon blanc, whiteThe heat makes wine difficult. You spend all day feeling achey and thirsty, quaffing litre after litre of water until you’re utterly sick of the process of drinking anything at all. The throat is dry, the mind distracted, the eyes swollen and sore. How I hate the heat. I’ll drink chilled champagne and icy vodka [...]
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