Author Archives: The Wine Commander

Pinot Noir – 3 makers to watch for

Posted on November 21, 2017 by The Wine Commander

I recently tried the following assorted pinot noirs which were from various years.  They  varied quite considerably due to age and location but may give you an idea which labels to keep an eye on. Remember, particularly from boutique wineries … Continue reading →

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Top 10 most expensive wines in the world

Posted on November 13, 2017 by The Wine Commander

First of all I apologise that I do not have sample bottles to show you but read on and you will see why… Fine wine has been one of the best performing asset classes of the last 20 years, and with … Continue reading →

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The Coravin device – is it worth it?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by The Wine Commander

A Coravin opener stops wine from being exposed to air and therefore retains its freshness and character. The system pierces the cork (or via a special screw top) with a thin hollow needle. You press a trigger which forces the … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Wine Tasting

Posted on November 3, 2017 by The Wine Commander

A recent tasting of Sicilian wines hosted by Sileno Enoteca, a renowned  Italian wine and food importer was disappointing except for one gem. The entrepreneurial presenter did his best to lyrically build up expectation but as I have said before … Continue reading →

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1986 Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon

Posted on October 24, 2017 by The Wine Commander

I was fortunate to taste a bottle of the 1986 Mt Pleasant Elizabeth semillon after McWilliams discovered some cases during a change of warehouses. For me a classic Hunter Valley aged semillon by Tyrrell’s or McWilliam’s are among the greatest … Continue reading →

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