Category: New World

The judgement of Steven Spurrier

We caught up with Steven Spurrier, wine personality and architect of the original Judgement of Paris tasting, to hear his views on why the result helped not hindered the French, the changes afoot in California and his take on Bordeaux 2013. It’s not a millstone round my neck, but I’ve never been allowed to forget […]

Peter Gago introduces Penfolds Bin 170

Last night, Berry Bros. & Rudd had the privilege of co-hosting the launch of Penfolds Bin 170 – a special release which coincides with the company’s 170th year. Prior to the unveiling, we caught up with Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker, for a one-on-one tasting of Bin 170. Here are his thoughts on the past, present […]

Wine for the weekend: 2010 Knox Alexander

Felipe Carvallo, one of the enviably knowledgeable wine advisors who man our phones, couldn’t resist sharing this gem he’s got planned for a pre-Grand National lunch this weekend. This weekend, I’ll be revisiting an old favourite for the season: Au Bon Climat’s Pinot Noir powerhouse, 2010 Knox Alexander. Concentrated and complex with a lightness of […]

Central Europe: the New World?

Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia and Moldova are, in reputation at least, a long way from the Old World wine regions of countries such as France. But recent investment and development means that they are fast becoming the source of some of the world’s most exciting wines. Martin Hudson MW, the buyer who selected some Central European […]