Category Archives: Other Whites

Fiano is a white Italian variety that grows mainly in the Campania area of southern Italy and on the island of Sicily (that triangular clump of land sitting in the Mediterranean Sea near the toe of the boot). I can’t remember … Continue reading →

“The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day,” said American poet and educator Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It’s true, the stars don’t disappear when the sun rises. They simply shine for someone else, somewhere else in another part of the … Continue reading →

I’m going to go out on a limb and say Yalumba must surely be the Viognier champions of Australia. That’s not to take anything away from the many producers who grow the variety and make outstanding wines from it, but … Continue reading →

I don’t know what ‘Gen’ I am in this world, but whatever ‘Gen’ comes after me is unlikely to know what Gewürztraminer is, with all due respect of course. They probably wouldn’t even recognise it as a word, let alone … Continue reading →

“Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” I saw this quote recently (thank you American football coach, Bear Bryant) and I couldn’t help but like it. In the world of wine, the … Continue reading →

There’s a certain quiet confidence in Loire Sauvignon Blanc. In a world where the market is flooded with the variety, this one shows some quiet authority when it comes to precision and poise, elegance, and purity. And, at this price … Continue reading →

I’m a big fan of the movie, Forrest Gump, and like many, I can recite the famous line verbatim: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” When it comes to the Pinot Grigio/Pinot … Continue reading →

Let’s lay our cards on the table. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has copped a bad rap for a while, with many wines crossing the ditch to Australia caught up in less-than-complimentary reporting. And yes, some bottles are made more for … Continue reading →