Category Archives: Chardonnay

Balance is a term that gets used a lot these days.  Balanced diet, balance the books, work/life balance, bank balance to name but a few (the ones that seem to be reminded of on a regular basis).  There is one … Continue reading →

This time of year is very exciting for many.  Kids mainly for reasons that are blatantly obvious (Santa Claus, presents, school holidays, pestering the parents).  I think it is a very exciting time as well.  The weather gets a bucket-load … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks back I wrote about a Tasmanian Chardonnay.  I commented how this variety in my home state was playing second, third or maybe even forth fiddle to other varieties.  I really hope punters start taking a closer … Continue reading →

I’m sure I’m not the only person who does not associate Chardonnay with McLaren Vale.  I don’t mean this in a bad way, it’s just that other varieties, mainly red, are more associated with the region.  Now, with this in … Continue reading →

Tasmanian varieties and styles such as Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir and Riesling have inadvertently developed a high level of popularity while varieties like Chardonnay seemed to have almost been forgotten.  Not entirely but almost. Take a whiff and flinty characters … Continue reading →

I’m more than happy to admit to a weakness for Chardonnay.  The forgotten variety that sits lower on the popularity scale than Sav Blanc and Pinot Gris/Grigio.  Sadly, I can’t see this improving in the near or distant future.  It … Continue reading →

How fitting, how appropriate, how perfect is it that the Latin meaning for Katherine is ‘pure’.  This wine is pure power, pure elegance, pure deliciousness and a pure delight to drink.  I actually don’t think I need to say anymore…but of course, … Continue reading →