November 2009
Wine Australia reaches out to U.S. sommeliers
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 12:40pm ET
Wine Spectator senior editor Harvey Steiman says not to be surprised if your favorite local sommelier suggests an Australian Pinot Noir, or maybe a nice glass of down under Sauvignon Blanc. The country’s wines other than Shiraz and Chardonnay apparently are making quite the impression in a series of six intensive immersion programs designed to “explore the less well-known corners of Australia’s viticultural landscape.”
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Distinctive style from Hawkes Bay may be the next big thing
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 1:22pm ET
Hawkes Bay vintners think they have the golden ground for red Bordeaux varieties in New Zealand. Aside from a few fine ones, most taste green to many Americans. However, Syrah produces a distinctive peppery range of flavors and seldom veers into the overripe flavors that have marred the image of that grape variety in some circles. Which should you go for?
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