Tag Archives: Wine

New Zealand Day 8, Marlborough Country

Posted on August 30, 2010 by james

Okay, shot down to Wellington from Hawkes Bay, and after a couple of misadventures in the airport (note to self: when renting one-ways, always rent from a big car rental firm. The sign off is easier.) got on a Beech … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Day 5, Syrah

Posted on August 19, 2010 by james

The weather is appalling, a monsoon. We checked into the County Hotel in Napier. It’s a grand old place, and as it’s winter we scooped the Vice Regal Suite, complete with whirlpool tub, lounge area with beautifully veneered dining suite, … Continue reading →

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The Idiocy of Green Wine

Posted on April 29, 2010 by james

This is the official ‘hate me’ post: Why organic/biodynamic/green wine is beyond dumb. Understand I have a great deal of sympathy with organic wineries. In general I find organically produced wines are much less likely to provoke allergies, and are … Continue reading →

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Globalization and wine

Posted on December 18, 2009 by james

I had a bottle of Le Rive, a soave classico the other night, by azienda agricola suavia. I imagine it will get 92-94 points out of Wine Spectator. Nice wine. Soave it ain’t. Essentially they moved the wine away from … Continue reading →

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Odd Wines

Posted on December 15, 2009 by james

I tried two new wines last night, Rico Suter Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot and Wyndam Estate Bin 525 Shiraz Grenache. Not sure what to make of the Suter wine (from S. Africa.) Firstly it’s 15% which is headed towards vermouth territory. … Continue reading →

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