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Tag Archives: New Zealand
New Zealand highlights at the Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter
As I mentioned earlier, there were six New Zealand producers represented at the recent Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter. I wrote extensively on my impressions of Marlborough Pinot Noir. Here are some of my other highlights from these producers. … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, New Zealand, Wines by Region
Tagged chardonnay, Cheviot Hills wine, Decanter, Dog Point, Lord of the Rings, Marlborough, Mt Beautiful, Nautilus Estate, New World Fine Wine Encounter, New Zealand, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, Red wine, riesling, Saint Clair, Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara, White wine, Wine education, Wine tasting, Wine tasting descriptors
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Marlborough Pinot Noir
There were six New Zealand producers represented at last month’s Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter: Nautilus, Dog Point, Brancott Estate, Saint Clair, Mud House, and Mt Beautiful. The first four of these producers are based in Marlborough, and Mud … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, New Zealand, Wines by Region
Tagged Blind tasting, Brancott Estate, Central Otago, Cheviot Hills wine, Decanter, Dog Point, Fine Wine Encounter, Marlborough, Mt Beautiful, Mud House Winery, Nautilus Estate, New World wines, New Zealand, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, Red wine, Saint Clair, Wairau Valley, Wine analysis, Wine tasting, Wine tasting descriptors
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Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter
I recently attended the Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter, held in the Landmark Hotel, London. It was my first ‘big’ wine tasting fair, so I thought I’d share a few reflections on the event and suggest an approach for … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand, Oregon, South Africa
Tagged American wine, Brazilian wine, Chenin Blanc, Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter, London wine events, New World wines, New Zealand, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, Red wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African wines, Wine, Wine analysis, Wine tasting
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Château Couhins-Lurton – White Bordeaux
Last night’s wine was Château Couhins-Lurton, 2006 from the Pessac-Léognan appellation. A delicious, classic white Bordeaux. What is termed “white Bordeaux” is a wine, usually oaked, made from either sauvignon blanc or semillon or a blend of the two. Unlike … Continue reading
There’s Kiwi Sav, and then there’s Kiwi Sav.
There’s New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and then there’s New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc took the markets, and critics, by storm several decades ago now. It was to be the catalyst for huge growth in the burgeoning New … Continue reading
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