The Wine Nerd

Moving from Malbec... Argentina’s been facing a similar dilemma to New Zealand in recent years with its over-dependence on one signature grape variety. But while the world is thirsty for Argentinean Malbec in the same way that it’s still craving kiwi Sauvignon Blanc,...

It's Chardonnay but not as you know it! There are Chardonnay lovers and there are those in the ‘ABC' - Anything but Chardonnay camp. Which side do you belong to? If you consider yourself an ‘ABC’-er, I’m willing to wager that you don’t detest all Chardonnays. How can...

Continuing my notes on this rising star, here’s where I got more than a glimpse of some of the mid to higher end wines as well as a couple of great value Pinots worth seeking out. Here are my thoughts on the seven reds tasted and when I think they’ll be best enjoyed...

Champagne René Jolly, Côte des Bar Pierre-Eric Jolly represents something of a dichotomy. On the one hand he’s a traditionalist, valuing time-honoured techniques and craftsmanship. On the other he’s an innovator, tirelessly looking for ways to do things differently....

Here's Some More Wine Faults to be Aware of... Think of it a bit like this. You pass on your prized Bolognese recipe to a friend because they want to really impress a hot date. Everything is going great guns until they come to the seasoning. The recipe asks for...

It's a fact. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's most widely-planted grape varieties. We think of it as synonymous with New Zealand, because of its global popularity. So it may surprise you to hear that it's spiritual home actually lies in France. Yep that's right,...