Yvonne Lorkin Wine Column for week beginning Sat Feb 3 2018

February 22, 2018By Yvonne

Cast your minds back if you will to the mid 1980s. Apple Computers released the first Macintosh, John McEnroe was tantrumming his butt off on the tennis court, Michael Jackson did a commercial for Pepsi and his hair caught fire, thought-provoking tunes such as Wake Me Up Before You Go Go were rocketing up the … Read More

Palliser Estate Martinborough Noble Riesling 2016 $29 375ml (4.5 stars)

February 22, 2018By Yvonne

I was completely seduced by the sexy, orange-gold liquid that slinks into the glass, so to then be met by gorgeous, citrus-toffee notes, caramelized stonefruit and peach compote characters – just sent me into swoon territory. Fresh, zesty acidity perks up a hefty 70g/l of natural residual sugar and makes this a beautifully balanced sweet … Read More