Looking at the finer points of local wines, looking at how wines are made, blend and eventually wind up in the bottle. Come on a journey with me, Sam Scarpari to see how its done. Join in on my passion
Im looking at a very interesting Sub $20 Pinot Noir from Central Otago in New Zealands south. Central Otago has a mixture of good qualities that enable the region to produce world class Pinot Noir. Watch as I explain about this wonderful wine
Im looking at a crowd favourite when it come to red blends here in Australia - The Wirra Wirra Church Block Red consists of Cab/Shiraz/Merlot and is a very diverse red blend amongst red wine drinkers.
I had the amazing opportunity to meet with Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker from Penfolds Winery and skill behind Penfolds Grange
Merry Christmas to you all. Today Im looking at a spanish Albarino. This is the first time Ive tasted an Albarino and I was pleasantly surprised.
By now most you can see that my favourite white is Chardonnay, and this is no exception. This is a fantastic little chardy from the amazing growing region of Hawkes Bay on New Zealands North Island.
Im tasting a famous Pinot Noir made by a famous American female Winemaker - Lane Tanner. Two episodes back I interview Lane Tanner in the comfort of her home, now I reviewing her final vintage - 2009 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir
In this episode Rick Hill, Winemaker at Tantara, and myself are looking at Chardonnay grapes still hanging on the vine. These grapes are almost ready for picking, but to make sure, we need to taste and assess the quality of the grapes by using a few small scientific tests.
Excuse the lighting!! In this episode Im looking at a stunning Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley - California. Rick Hill, Winemaker of HAKA, crafted this gem and I was very lucky to taste along with him.
I was fortunate to catch up with two prominate ladies who are involved in wine in the USA. One gal is a winemaker and one gal is the owner of a wine bar.
In this episode Im joined by South African born winemaker Dieter Conje who makes wine for a winery by the name of Prequile.