Category Archives: Other Whites

This variety is becoming popular.  Simple.  Some styles are simple. Expected.  Some styles are expected to be simple.  Not this one. It didn’t get off to a good start I must say.  It seemed a bit, well, lazy.  Yeah, that … Continue reading →

One of the most widely used clichés going around is the good ole, “time flies when you’re having fun”.  With our busy lives today, taken up with the nine to five job that also spills into our ‘home’ time because … Continue reading →

When I opened this wine and offered it to a couple of good friends of mine, I didn’t tell them a thing about what they were about to try.  All I wanted from them was if they like it, why … Continue reading →

It wasnt’ that long ago I thought about installing a ‘Sav Blanc’ sensor at my front door. No one would be harmed when it activated but any Sav Blanc in their possession would automatically be turned into dust while the … Continue reading →

Over the last 10 days I have tasted or drank five different pinot gris’ (is that the plural for gris?).  I realise that does not sound particularly healthy but I will clarify that by saying, tasted three, assisted with the … Continue reading →

This is going to make me sound so stupid but, when I saw the name Picpoul, I thought it was a reference to sewing or knitting or something similar.  Thankfully, we were at Coriole cellar door at the time and … Continue reading →

Let’s be honest right from the start.  Nobody expects much from a bottle of wine that only costs you a tenner (that’s a $10 note in case you were wondering).  I will admit to only deciding to try this wine … Continue reading →

Have you ever watched a Quentin Tarantino movie?  They are so cool to watch.  Always interesting, always thought provoking and always leave you satisfied with the money you spent going to the movies to see it. What I also love … Continue reading →

A wine that rattled the curious part of my brain. I just had to open it, how could I abstain. Check out the colour, it’ll catch you off guard. To find a wine of similar ilk is certainly going to … Continue reading →