Awhile ago I wrote a wine review which was to become my first fully paid article on wine. I have just discovered it isn’t linked from my Travel Wine Food site!
So, here it is: Best’s Great Western Bin No. 1 2014 Shiraz
I go into a bit of history about Shiraz in it, too. Let me know what you think!
Cheers!
If you’re a fan of Doctor Who in Australia, it’s Doctor Who’s birthday month(!) and what better way to celebrate the 54th birthday of the series than with a glass of delicious Galafrey Wines Muller Thurgau Check out their website at: http://www.GalafreyWines.com.au If you’re a Doctor Who Fan, check out http://www.SylvesterMcCoy.com , one of the oldest websites on the net. Check out our ebook: http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Sydney-Bars-Walking-Guide-ebook/dp/B00PEV8CLE/ I recorded these Galafrey Wines reviews awhile ago and have been saving them for November. So, hopefully they’re not too late. If you’ve already missed these vintages, I’m sure Galafrey will have new vintages out…
Pinotage and South Africa South Africa is world-famous for its excellent wines, historic vineyards, and elegant wine-tasting experiences. The making and enjoyment of fantastic wine is an integral part of South African culture, and locals are eager to share their adored wines with tourists visiting Cape Town and surrounds, with a passion for introducing pinotage. Most South African wine is made from foreign grape varietals (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, etc) that are grown locally, but the country does have one proudly South African grape varietal. Through experimentation by horticulturists and a dash of sheer luck, the red wine-grape varietal…
I try and make it to the Hunter Valley every couple of years, to check out the new types of wines available and to visit any new wineries. I usually choose a tour so that I can enjoy the tasting experience and not worry about how to get back to Sydney. Here is a short video of one of my trips. In it you’ll see 5 areas of the Hunter Valley, including wineries Savannah Estate, Blueberry Hill, Tempus Two, Hermitage Cellars and James Estate, plus edits of the journey to and from. It’s very short as I’ve cut my own commentary…