The Wine Station Blog

Ah Bordeaux - probably the most familiar fine wine in the world, also possibly responsible for a lot of bulk, poor wine (because simply putting Bordeaux on the label gets you somewhere). Delve deeper so you can seperate the wheat from the chaff! View printer friendly version HERE

We have, quite simply the best stable of American wine in the country. First among equals is Rajat Parr. Across his labels Sandhi and Domaine de la Cote in Cali (newly added projects Phelan Farms and Cucamonga too) and Evening Land in Oregon, he has pushed the bounds of whats possible with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tim Matthiasson is a bona fide Chardonnay expert....

Daniel Bouland is my favourite Beaujolais producer - making concentrated Gamay from mostly the famous cru of Morgon, for a printer friendly version of his full story click HERE 

From the archives: don't write off Australian wine as being Wally's Hut or Billy's Billabong or whatever crap they peddle on the super market shelf - this country makes incredible wine.Readable and printer friendly PDF click HERE

From the archives: What is a Super Tuscan? Who are Sassaccaia, Ornellaia and Antinori? Read all about these wines that changed the game for Italian wine and wine classification more generally.Readable and printer friendly PDF click HERE