Category: Sheer Decadence

A Sauvignon Blanc that over delivers

It’s been a while since I had a straight Cabernet Franc. I’d grown rather fond of their aromatics, rich fruit and lighter tannins. I’d also pick up this

Twice now I’ve tried this wine, and twice I’ve been impressed. The first was a tasting at The Wine Shop where it wasn’t one of the wines we

Back in Burgundy (in terms of wine and not physically being there) I got to try a wine from producer Prosper Maufoux. This particular expression came from vineyards

Every so not so often, you happen to come across one of those down to the bone awesome people, who just happen to share the same interests that

Considering I’ve always had a fascination with Sauvignon Blanc, it wouldn’t be too large a step to come to enjoy one of its relations going by the names Sauvignonasse

The name Burgundy always commands a level of reverence when it comes to the world of wine. Further still it has been synonymous with great (if not perfect

My infatuation with all things Sémillon (French word derived from “to sow”) is no secret (read all about it here). Therefore each discovery of a new expression (sometimes it could

I’ve always had two minds about people who name their wines after themselves or someone they know. On the one side, that’s a tall order to encapsulate a person

Different occasions call for different wines; yet with that said I seem to consistently prefer more savoury earthy Pinot Noirs to their more fruity expressions. This is down purely to personal