Photo courtesy of Chalmers Vineyard In my first article with the US-based online publication SevenFifty Daily I write about the latest in the battle between Italy and Australia over grape variety names. First it was Prosecco and now Nero d’Avola is in their sights as Italian producers ask UK merchants to ban Australian Nero d’Avola.Continue reading “SevenFifty Daily: Italy and Australia continue to battle it out over grape variety names”
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The Drinks Business: Stazione Novella, Hong Kong
First published The Drinks Business 12 August 2015. (Image credit: Credit: Black Sheep Restaurants) Hong Kong is currently basking in beautifully sunny summer weather so the recent arrival of Italian bar Stazione Novella to the hustle and bustle of Soho on Hong Kong Island is a welcome sight. Credit: Francesca Martin As the title suggests Stazione Novella isContinue reading “The Drinks Business: Stazione Novella, Hong Kong”
Back to the future with G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
(Image credit: view of Piemonte from the Barolo Wine Museum. Wikipedia) Wine Tasted Vajra, Langhe Riesling Pètracine, 2013 Vajra, Langhe Rosso, 2013 Vajra, Dolcetto d’Alba Coste & Fossati, 2013 Vajra, Barbera d’Alba Superiore, 2012 Vajra, Barolo Bricco delle Viole, 2010 Vajra, Moscato d’Asti, 2013 Recently I attended a lunch and tasting of Italian wines from Piedmontese producerContinue reading “Back to the future with G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy”
Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco
Image credit: Marchesi di Grésy Marchesi di Grésy is a family owned and operated business that has been in existence since the late 18th century but it wasn’t until 1973, under the direction of current owner Alberto di Grésy, that the family decided to release wines under their own label. The focus of the portfolio isContinue reading “Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco”
Greco di Tufo; still or sparkling? Or … what exactly is that?
Wines Tasted Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy Greco di Tufo sparkling, NV Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy, Greco di Tufo, 2012 The weather in Hong Kong has been pretty gloomy of late so to cheer myself up I’ve been thinking of all those chilled wines I intend to enjoy as I attempt to manageContinue reading “Greco di Tufo; still or sparkling? Or … what exactly is that?”
Launch of Gaja and Altaya Wines – Lan Kwai Fong
With over 160 years of winemaking history and a vision to position their wines at the top of the market, Gaja remains a firm favourite with the wine loving community in Hong Kong if the recent Altaya Launch Party is anything to go by. Live music, a dress theme of black and white and beingContinue reading “Launch of Gaja and Altaya Wines – Lan Kwai Fong”
Basking in the Tuscan Sun – A Tasting in Causeway Bay
Photo: Il Molino di Grace Winery Wines Tasted Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico DOCG 2009 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2006 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva Il Margone 2006 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva Il Margone 2005 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva Il Margone 2000Continue reading “Basking in the Tuscan Sun – A Tasting in Causeway Bay”
Lambrusco – Sparkling Wine of Italy
Image credit: The Kitchn Wines Tasted Chiarli Lambrusco di Castelvetro Grasparossa Non Vintage Chiarli “Premium” Lambrusco Sorbara Vecchio Modena Non Vintage My first encounter with Lambrusco was in Emilia-Romagna as part of a food tour. At 8am I found myself inside a Parmigiano-Regiano cheese factory sampling freshly made cheese with dry Lambrusco – a notContinue reading “Lambrusco – Sparkling Wine of Italy”
Sicily – An Odyssey of Wine 2013, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley
Wines tasted: Cantine Russo, Rampante Etna DOP 2007 Duca di Salaparuta, Livico 2009 Gulfi, Nerojbleo 2009 Spadafora, Schietto Syrah IGP Sicilia 2005 Abraxas, Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2008 Sicilian wines have come to Hong Kong and to get things started yesterday, Debra Meiburg MW presented a masterclass on the wines from this region before participantsContinue reading “Sicily – An Odyssey of Wine 2013, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley”
Vietti Barolo Tasting – The Flying Wine Maker, Lan Kwai Fong
Wines tasted: Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne DOC 2010 Nebbiolo Perbacco DOC 2010 Barolo Castiglione DOCG 2008 Barolo Brunate DOCG 2009 Barolo Rocche DOCG 2009 Barolo Rocche DOCG 1999 On Friday I went to the Veitti Masterclass at The Flying Winemaker hosted by Luca Currado. What an outstanding evening! From the very beginning, Luca’s sense ofContinue reading “Vietti Barolo Tasting – The Flying Wine Maker, Lan Kwai Fong”
Simone Madden-Grey : Happy Wine Woman 