JOHN ROZENTALS looks at the role of a younger generation at Leeton.

Lillypilly Estate winemaker Robert Fiumara’s daughter Gianna has wasted nore of her study time in making an impact on the Leeton family-owned business. … Continue Reading

Mindful Drinking Festival Launches In Australia

Originating in the UK, Club Soda’s eighth Mindful Drinking Festival will move online as COVID-19 continues to affect real-world events.  … Continue Reading

Johnnie Walker Looks to the Next 200 Years of Scotch: Whisky maker launches four exclusive 200th anniversary releases to celebrate key milestone

TODAY, Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky^[1], celebrates a 200-year milestone, and looks to the next 200 years of Scotch, with the announcement of four exclusive limited editions. … Continue Reading

JOHN ROZENTALS salutes an inspired piece of Clare Valley vineyard establishment and finds himself saying ‘Have some Ladera, my dear’.

These days just about every winemaker seems to be spruiking access to tempranillo and the Spanish red variety is the in-vogue flavour. … Continue Reading

Delight in New and Signature Culinary Concepts at Raffles Hotel Singapore

A dining destination that promises to tantalise the senses while being surrounded by its magnificent colonial architectural backdrop, Raffles Hotel Singapore welcomes families and friends back to the Grand Dame to embark on an indelible epicurean journey. … Continue Reading

Asia’s 50 Best Bar Takeover At Aqua Bar Bangkok

Aqua Bar at Anantara Siam Bangkok in partnership with Diageo, one of the world’s largest beverage companies, will host a takeover by some of Asia’s top bars, as ranked by the World’s 50 Best Bars Academy, for six nights only in July 2020. … Continue Reading

JOHN R9ZENTALS has a timely look at what sulphides are and what to do if you encounter them.

I’ve received for review recently a couple of otherwise excellent wines that were I believe marred by an excessive amount of sulphide. … Continue Reading

JOHN ROZENTALS laments a loss of regionality in an otherwise great red.

I remember writing about the Blue Pyrenees 2012 Shiraz and referring to the district’s hallmark pepperiness and of being almost able to taste the gumtrees that dominate the landscape in its region of origin. … Continue Reading

Kavalan’s Surprise Honour by Japanese Whisky Elite

In an unexpected outcome, Kavalan’s Solist Vinho Barrique has topped a gruelling blind tasting by prestigious Japanese judges in search of the world’s best single malt. … Continue Reading

JOHN ROZENTALS tells his readers about GSM blends.

So what exactly is a GSM blend?

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