by elarkin_ewgbgj | Jan 15, 2021 |
Top Shelf Aussie + NZ Pinots – Before you ask ‘where is [insert your favourite pinot here]?’ please know that I understand this is not a comprehensive wrap up, rather a detailed snapshot of some of the best. If you’ve really got your knickers...
by elarkin_ewgbgj | Jan 15, 2021 |
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Tasting 2020 Vintage 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – There are a few things to note with the the below: firstly, I have recorded my notes as I wrote them in the book on the day – some of the regions I got wrong (can’t win em all)....
by elarkin_ewgbgj | Nov 17, 2020 |
2020 Vision: State of Play As a wine judge, it is usual to judge at a number of shows each year. Maybe three or four. Perhaps one capital city show, plus several regional shows. The benefit to judging (both as a wine maker, and as a wine commentator (be that...
by elarkin_ewgbgj | Sep 12, 2020 |
Spanning 41 Years of Mount Mary (and Friends) Well I can say for certainty, this isn’t a common tasting to be invited too… and what a privilege it was. I worked hard to assimilate some kind of cohesion on my notebook, but we are all very lucky I...
by elarkin_ewgbgj | Sep 9, 2020 |
2022 Halliday Wine Companion The Halliday Wine Companion has always been the domain of the great man who started it: James Halliday. In the early days, James was able to taste all wines himself, and the publication was his way of informing the readers of the...
