Ken Gargett’s Run-In with the KGB at the Kremlin
Midnight in Moscow, in the 80s during the Cold War,and Ken Gargett thought it would be a clever idea to head off down a dark alley with two strange Russians. What could possibly go wrong?
Cockfighting in Cuba: Visiting the Island’s Darker Side
Cockfighting is an undoubtedly barbarous sport and nothing here is intended to give it approval, however tacit, but in a land where the people are denied so much, where they have so little beyond music and dancing and their amazing love of life, it seems churlish to criticize from afar.
Henschke Single Vineyard Wine Releases 2021: the Hype for These Wines is (rightfully) Deafening
After tasting the 2021 Henschke Hill of Grace, Ken Gargett noted: incredible length, creamy and seductive texture, silk tannins – this is an amazing wine which more than lives up to the hype. Well cellared examples should provide immense pleasure over the next 40 – 50 years. 100/100!
Tim Mosso visits ‘The Amelia’ Concours d’Elegance Part 2: Incredible Cars including a Fantastic Vintage Rolls Royce
The Amelia 2022 was Tim Mosso’s first concours d’elegance experience, and it left an impression. In fact, it left such a mark that one article cannot encompass the entirety of the experience. So here is Part 2.
Vega Sicilia Spanish Wines: Still Wearing the Crown in Spanish Wines
Today, there are a great many wonderful wines fromSpain – especially regions like Rioja, Ribera and Priorat – but while Vega Sicilia has challengers, it still holds the crown. Ken Gargett takes a closer look (and tasting).
Tim Mosso visits the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance: Classic Supercars and Vintage Cars in Abundance
The Amelia Island concours d’elegance – “The Amelia” – has been held annually in the Florida region of the same name since 1996. For Tim Mosso, the diversity and quality of the classic metal on display demands both respect and reflection; this is a rare pleasure.
Coteaux Champagne: No Fizz but Lots of Terroir
Prior to fizz in champagne arriving late 18th century, the Champagne region was making nine bottles of non-sparkling win for every single bottle of fizz. Thomas Jefferson preferred the still version of champagne to sparkling.
Wine Buying Vintage Recommendations for 2025
Everyday wines are very much a budget/quality/preference equation and you should always ensure you have sufficient of these available. Pointy end wines are those for special occasions and family events. These are the wines you want to be good for your cellar or wine fridge.
‘Something Special’ Birthday and Anniversary Wines for 2025
It is that time of year, again, when we make promises to review the cellar, weed out the excess, put plans in place to ensure we add top wines from great vintages for future enjoyment and perhaps, most importantly, identify some bottles to enjoy.
South Australia Wine Guide 2025 (PDF): A Comprehensive Look at One of the World’s Best Wine Regions – and It’s Free!
The South Australian Wine Guide 2025 has been launched to provide a definitive guide that throws a light on all of South Australia’s wine regions, with a singular focus on the unique wines from what is still ‘The Wine
State’.