Words on Wine
Read the 2009 Bordeaux vintage report and top wines from the World of Fine Wine magazine, published in the UK and an essential read for any serious winelover.
Read copies of Peter Bourne's 'eat drink' column in the(sydney)magazine monthly glossy insert in the Sydney Morning Herald.
July, 2010 | Name Games
Aussie Winemakers Love a Quirky Label. Fortunately, they're big on substance too, writes Peter Bourne
Some Young Punks, Tar & Roses, Leaping Lizard, The Black Chook, Angus the Bull. Names of Australian wines have come a long way from having to incorporate a river or brook, a ridge or a valley.
Once Australian wineries choose European lookalike terms, such as chateau, cellar or domain when it came to naming their precious drops. Most traditional European wine brands incorporate the proprietor's family name, think Bollinger or Laflaive in France, Antinori and Gaja in Italy...........more
June, 2010 | Canberra
Some capital reds come out of the Canberra District, writes Peter Bourne
The Canberra District is one of Australia's newer wine regions but, as in politics nothing is simple. Although the area carries the name of our national capital, most of the vineyards are not in the ACT but in NSW. Hence, it's official title - the Canberra District of NSW. The region's first plantings were in 1971 when Dr Edgar Reik....more
May, 2010 | Shiraz Cabernet
It's time to celebrate the Great Australian Red, writes Peter Bourne
For beach-loving Sydneysiders, 389 is the bus that takes them to iconic Bondi Beach. For wine-loving Australians, 389 is the Bin number of Penfolds' equally iconic red. Sure, Grange sits at the top of the Penfolds pile but at more than $500 a bottle, it's for the very well-heeled. Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is an affordable pleasure, even though it has now pushed.......more
April, 2010 | NZ Pinots
For lovers of pinot noir the grass is greener in New Zealand, writes Peter Bourne
Pinot noir is a cult wine. No, it isn't some religious sect but pinot-philes do act with common purpose and in a conspiratiorial manner. Pinot-philes are seduced by the perfume, the clarity and the sheet sexiness of this minx and will happily pay $50 or more to have their passionfulfilled. Zealous pinot lovers gleefully........more
March, 2010 | Rieslings
There are plenty of reasons to be sweet on this versatile white wine, writes Peter Bourne
Riesling is a very versatile white wine. It can be bone dry or sumptously sweet and anywhere in-between. In its youth, it's fresh and vivacious, packed with spicy citrus-fruit flavours. mature rieslings are fuller, rounder and richer with intense flavours of................more
February, 2010 | Wine Online
Sniff out a bargain or a premium rare drop at these online wine sites, writes Peter Bourne
Dedicated "wineheads" still prefer the emotive experience of sifting through racks of wine in a favourite bottle shop. But many everyday consumers want to enjoy a reliable bottle of their favourite wine style, purhcased at the best price in a convenient manner. The net offers this in abundance, in fact..............more
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