Viognier

13th Aug 2010

Novelty wines: Arrogant Frog and other labels

Back in the early 1980s, the Australian producer Wolf Blass invented a sparkling red called René Pogel. Wolfie, as he's known to friends, is a brash, but extremely successful bloke, who combines his talents as a winemaker with a flair... Read more

7th Feb 2010

Batting for Australia

You know things are bad when the Aussies, normally the most chipper of nations, start grouching about their lot. "We're stuffed, mate," one of their number told me recently, having voted with his feet by... Read more

7th Dec 2009

The Atkins. My wines of the year for 2009

First, the good news. Not since 1990 has the world enjoyed such a consistently promising vintage as it did in 2009. The châteaux owners of Bordeaux may be leading the field in the hype stakes -- this will be the third "vintage of... Read more

13th Sep 2009

Wine of the week (13th-19th September)

2008 Yalumba Organic Viognier, South Australia (£5.99,until 3 Nov, 14.5%, Waitrose). Louisa Rose is making some of the most exciting white wines in Australia at the moment. This is a very stylish Viognier, showing all... Read more

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