By Gal Zohar
Deep in our hearts we all admit it. As much as we think all grapes are born equal, there is no doubt in any sane person’s mind that Pinot Noir is the one. With elegance, charm and distinctive flavours and aromas, we all agree that this is the no. 1 grape.
Last night Bibendum hosted a mini Pinot Noir summit at The Mercer. Leading …
By Rebecca Gibb, www.rebeccagibb.com
Bio Bio in Chile
Bio Bio is a newcomer to the international wine scene and the most southerly winery in Chile, Vina Corpora’s Veranda, is the biggest player in the region by a mile. This is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc country and there are interesting things happening with Pinot Noir that …
Double bubble...the first of the hot tubs
By Simon Farr
If you drive a few hours south of where most of us assume the vineyards of Chile get too cool to thrive, you will find yourself in the region of Bio Bio. You are now at Latitude 37.5°s, around 500km south of Santiago in a lush, …
Hmm…which grape goes with which day of the week? This is my countdown:
Monday: Riesling – bit of zing to start the week
Tuesday: Tempranillo – love a little bit o’litteration
Wednesday: Syrah/Shiraz – bit of oomph to get you through hump day
Thursday: Chardonnay – Thursday was the new black once…so was Chardy
Friday: PINOT NOIR – angels sing for the weekend
Saturday: Grenache – perfect with long stints of home …
