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Wikipedia tells us that “an extraordinary number of wines claim to be the first Super Tuscan” and I tend to agree, based on the claims of a few folks that I know. Whoever it was, the fact is that back in the 1970s, wines started to emerge that fit ...

This morning found me wandering around the office muttering to myself: “What am I going to write about this week?” The suggestion was offered that half bottles might be a good idea and, so, here we go. Magnums, bottles and half-bottles usually have...

It is estimated that there are about one million wine producers and, for 2019, Penfolds has been awarded the most admired wine brand by Drinks International. This is no fly-by-night decision as the publication and their group of retailers, importer...

Heraclitus of Ephesus made an insightful observation 2,500 years ago when he said: “Change is constant.” At the time, wine grapes had been harvested in his country for 4,000 years. Fast forward to the year of my birth and our species doubled its know...

Last week, I championed chardonnay, but freely admitted that sauvignon blanc is the top drop here. Most hail from New Zealand and even though this country only accounts for about 1 per cent of the world’s total wine production, I estimate that almost...

When I was a small boy, May 23 had not been established as International Chardonnay Day — that did not happen until 2010. For all of my life, the next day — whether it be Queen Victoria’s Birthday (still that in Canada), Commonwealth Day or Bermuda...

The owners of a controversial dairy farm accused of causing a stink could face legal action from neighbours if they fail to meet a June 30 deadline to clean up their act. Almost 400 people have complained about Green Land Dairy Farm in Smith’s and pr...

A two-month fishing ban is today to be enforced over an area of water off St George’s to protect a breeding ground for blue-striped grunts. A notice in the Official Gazette said that the minister responsible for the environment was satisfied that the...

My mind usually has thoughts of red wines when it comes to Portugal and Spain, but there are lovely and unique whites that deserve consideration. One particular grape variety, that does well on the northern coasts of Portugal and Spain, is known as ...

We have recently entered into an agreement with Ramey Wine Cellars, located in the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma, to represent their fine wines here. I consider them among the best and decided to Google “the best cabernet sauvignon producers in Cali...

An Ag Show exhibit disqualified on size grounds could still be a winner. Their eco-friendly school garden project created by two schoolgirls is to be auctioned off to raise funds for underprivileged families in Belize. Eden Furbert and Maya DaSilveir...

Thousands flocked to the Agricultural Exhibition yesterday — with even larger crowds expected today. Kirk Kitson, a member of the executive committee for the show, said: “We are getting so many people we are running out of tickets. “Our people at the...