1. Rosé to the occasion (Issue 138, January 2010) : Rosé and John Saker have been through a lot together. While at times They haven’t seen eye to oeil, he has discovered pink can be pure pleasure. “We had this Portuguese wine last night,” proclaimed ... 2. Scents of harmony - NZ Gewürztraminer (Issue 139, March 2010) : If Riesling is discipline with a twinkle in its eye, Gewürztraminer is frivolity trying hard to behave. Its exotic perfumes and voluptuous sweet-spice flavours can be heady fare and will run ... 3. Scents of harmony - NZ Pinot Gris (Issue 139, March 2010) : This year 144 wines were submitted to our Pinot Gris tasting, a total emblematic of the varietal’s overnight sensation status. Just finding its feet a decade ago, Pinot Gris is now a wine beloved ... 4. Scents of harmony - NZ Riesling (Issue 139, March 2010) : A tight circle of devotion surrounds Riesling, a fan base forever wondering why its chosen variety isn’t bigger than The Beatles. It’s hard to argue with these Riesling lovers when you consider ... 5. Scents of harmony - Other aromatic whites (Issue 139, March 2010) : Emerging from the large shadow cast by the aromatic “big three” is a small, but growing cluster of New Zealand white wines. Some are varietals featuring lesser-known grapes; an increasing number ...
6. Blanc Page NZ Sauvignon Blanc (Issue 138, January 2010) : After the difficult, ample 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Vintage, all eyes - and noses – were on 2009. By the end of a long tasting, Nick Stock was impressed with the overall quality of the 2009s. “The ... 7. First class fizz - methode traditionnelle (Issue 137 November 2009) : Bubbly wine is the great all-rounder. As a festive splash, it can launch everything from an ocean liner to a birthday party for two. In dry apéritif form it’s the perfect pre-meal appetiser, ... 8. Pinot Frenzy (Issue 137 November 2009) : What is it about Pinot Noir? Unhinged devotion has always been a part of the Pinot story, on the part of both producers and consumers, and this tasting certainly raised passions among our panel. ... 9. Quality Time – Champagne $100 and under (Issue 137 November 2009) : Quality has never been better where France’s most famous wine, Champagne is concerned, and it’s not limited to the major players. A new breed of lesser labels as emerged in recent years to provide ... 10. Quality Time – Champagnes $100 and over (Issue 137 November 2009) : Quality has never been better where France’s most famous wine, Champagne is concerned, and it’s not limited to the major players. A new breed of lesser labels as emerged in recent years to provide ... 11. 25 Below (Issue 136 September 2009) : As the downturn bites, bargain-hunting has become a rediscovered art as many of us look at ways to curb expenditure a little. Fortunately, when it comes to red wine, that does not mean compromising ... 12. Wine Simple: How to taste wine : In the first of our ongoing series on the basics of wine, John Barker reveals there is no great secret to wine tasting. It’s simply a matter of paying attention to your senses. 13. Wine Simple: Planning a wine tasting : One of the very best ways to learn about wine is by attending tastings. Wine tastings provide an opportunity to taste wines that you might not have had the chance, or the money, to try before. They allow you to refine your appreciation of a particular style, variety, vintage or region by comparing like with like. And, best of all, you get to share your opinions and experiences with fellow wine lovers. 14. Wine Simple: Serve it well : What temperature should you serve different wines at? Does decanting make a difference? These questions and more about serving your wine are answered here in the second of our "Wine Simple" columns from John Barker. 15. Wine simple: White wine varieties : Wine grapes are an exceptionally diverse bunch. John Barker takes us through the main white varieties and their characteristics. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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