Australia produces the same number of bottles as Bordeaux, but the variety of styles is incomparable. This point was brought home a wine tasting by Wine Australia last week. Chris Pfeiffer, of Pfeiffer Wines, explained that Australian wine as we recognise it, has only emerged in the last fifty years. Prior to this, sweet fortified […]
Wolf Blass Black Label
My last few weeks’ wine courses have been devoted to explaining the importance of site in French wines. Wolf Blass Black Label is a refreshing change from regionality, as the aim of this style is lush fruit. The wines are selected from the best barrels of each vintage, and are primarily Cabernet & Shiraz. The enormous […]
