2017 Paradigm Hill les Cinq Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria “Il fait la queue du paon.” What the? If you use your favourite translator it comes out as something like “he faith the peacock tail”. Again, what the? Apply this to wine and Pinot Noir in particular, swirl the glass, sniff, take a sip andContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #346”
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Wine Code Breaker #345
2019 Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley November 29 is World Ballet Day and at first glance you might think there is not much in common between this artistic pursuit and wine. Take the Arabian scene from The Nutcracker. Dancers with excellent training are the fruit. The music and lighting is theContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #345”
Wine Code Breaker #336
2018 Bangor Vineyard Shed Captain Spotswood Pinot Noir, Tasmania Captain Spotswood was granted land in 1831 as a retired army office and thus became the area’s first settler. This land became known as Bangor in Tasmania. His house was regarded as a respectable building, sited perfectly for the views of Norfolk Bay. During his toiling,Continue reading “Wine Code Breaker #336”
Wine Code Breaker #57
2010 Paradigm Hill L’Ami Sage Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsular, Victoria One from the archives of 2013…There have been very few winemakers I have met who are not passionate about what they do. It appears to be one of those treasured industries where your sole aim is to give it your best, every single day. TheyContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #57”
Wine Code Breaker #309
2018 Giant Steps Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria From the archives of 2019 … A favourite comic book of mine growing up was the tales of Asterix and Obelix. My absolute favourite though was Asterix & Cleopatra. In this story, my Gaulish heroes were recruited to support Edifis in the construction of a magnificent palace forContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #309”
The Unexpurgated Wine Code 