Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur – thoughts and scores
Bordeaux 2010 Report – 8 April 2011 Yesterday I returned from the most enjoyable en primeur Bordeaux tasting that I have ever undertaken. With heady, pre-event rumours about the 2010 vintage thick in the air, coupled with last year’s exceptional 2009s still firm in my .. more
Australian Wine Trade Flood Relief Raffle
Australian wine industry rallies behind flood victims despite economic blow The Australian wine industry, many of whom are facing a year of economic uncertainty as a result of the recent floods – on top of increasing costs and international competition – have banded together in .. more
Redhook Wine Tasting – thank you all for coming!
Last night we tasted and munched our way through one of the greatest line ups of wine and food I have ever had the pleasure of hosting. The winemakers were on stellar form and the crowd took to the challenge of sixteen wines, sixteen canapés .. more
The Ultimate ‘Michelin Wines’ – from Bibendum Restaurant’s Michelin House Centenary Celebrations
Bibendum Restaurant’s ‘Michelin Wines’ As part of the celebrations of the Michelin House’s Centenary last week, Michelin held a week of lunches and dinners for the crème de la crème of the UK restaurant scene and every single Michelin starred chef was invited to attend. .. more
Burgundy 2009 – my thoughts and scores.
Burgundy 2009 Overview It is rare in one of my vintage overviews to have nothing much to say! And perhaps for this reason, I feel somewhat deflated about the prospect of having to expound on the subject of 2009 Burgundies. There were no typhoons or .. more
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN RED 2010 – The Results
the great australian red announcement of results 2010 Top results for Australia’s definitive blend in The Great Australian Red 2010 Australia’s signature blend of cabernet shiraz is in top form, according to the results of The Great Australian Red competition judged on 23 November .. more
WINE RULES – MELBOURNE’S FINEST EVER ‘WINE TOURNAMENT’
On Sunday 21 November, 24 touch footy teams competed for the inaugural Wine Rules Trophy. Wineries from all over Victoria joined forces for this amazing event. This list of greats included Mount Langi Ghiran, Brown Bros., Mitchelton, Paradigm Hill, Bress, Yabby Lake, Stonier, De Bortoli, Giant Steps, Mount .. more
William Curley Chocolate and Wine event – 20 October 2010
I am hosting another of my amazing chocolate and wine matching tastings next week! Be there. To be held at – William Curley Belgravia, 198 Ebury Street, London SW1W8UN On – Wednesday 20 October 2010 Timings – 19.00-21.00 For tickets ring Ben at Quintessentially Wine .. more
The Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting, 6 September 2010, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting, 6 September 2010, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne This prestigious event is an annual blind tasting of twelve top Pinot Noirs from around the world, chosen by Mike Symons (winemaker at Stonier, one of the shining stars in .. more
Bordeaux 2009 En Primeurs – Matthew’s scores (2 April 2010)
Matthew Jukes Bordeaux 2009 En Primeur scores n/t = important Châteaux that I didn’t taste Château Name score /20 FIRST GROWTHS (PREMIERS CRUS) Château Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac) 19.5 Château Margaux (Margaux) 19.5 Château Latour (Pauillac) 19 Château Haut-Brion (Graves) 18.5 Château .. more
