Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2018: An Absolutely Brilliant Champagne!

In Ken Gargett’s opinion, the Pol Roger Brut 2018 vintage is brilliant champagne that you simply fall head over heel for, it will easily handle the best part of twenty years in a good cellar, over which time the complexity will grow.

Durian: The King of Fruits – Absolutely Delicious, But the Smell is Unforgettable (and That’s Putting it Mildly)

The first description Ken Gargett ever heard of the durian fruit was that it was like “eating custard over an open sewer”. He never forgot that . . . but it made him curious. He he reveals why despite its obnoxious odor, durian is considered by many as ‘The King of Fruits.’

Well-aged Vintage Ports

The Joy Of Port, Especially Vintage Port (With Tasting Notes)

Port is special for Ken Gargett as it was what originally led to his love of and fascination with wine. Here he provides an overview of Port styles that no wine lover should miss!

Penfolds Grange La Chapelle 2021: Eye-Wateringly Expensive but Thrilling Blended Wine

In Ken Gargett’s opinion, the Penfolds Grange La Chapelle 2021 is a wine that is focused and concentrated, and offering immense length with the silkiest of tannins. All a bit thrilling. A force of nature that will drink beautifully for decades. 98.

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!

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).

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’.