Wine Column for Week beginning Sat 29 July 2017

September 6, 2017By Yvonne

I think anybody can become a great wine taster with training, but some people will always have a very distinct advantage.  I’m talking about the people who always stop to sniff the flowers and taste everything put in front of them. Adventurous people who are naturally tuned into their senses, will always find it easier … Read More

Silver Wing Waipara Pinot Noir 2013 $36 (4.5 stars)

September 6, 2017By Yvonne

Crafted with wild yeasts and as little preservative as possible, this pinot has an earthy, smoky note from being aged in French oak barrels for 19 months, 15% of which were brand new.  Chock full of cocoa, red cherry and rhubarb, it’s got real pluck and power behind it, making it a seriously tasty product … Read More