13th Aug 2010
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
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
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
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