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A celebration of premium Australian Chardonnay
Last month I received an invitation to attend a brilliant tasting organised by Amelia Jukes (critic Matthew's wife) who has become one of...
James Pymont
Jul 105 min read


Part 2 - a love letter to chardonnay.
Lismore Vineyards, Elgin South Africa Having covered Chardonnay’s spiritual home it would be amis to not mention the other regions and...
James Pymont
Jun 104 min read


A Love Letter to Chardonnay: One Grape, Infinite Expressions
If there’s one grape that can truly reflect where it’s grown and who makes it, it’s Chardonnay. It’s often described as a winemaker’s...
James Pymont
Jun 94 min read


Understanding Terroir: The Heart of Great Wine
Type “terroir” into Google Translate and you won’t get much back. It's one of those elusive French words that doesn’t translate...
James Pymont
May 283 min read


How to Build a Wine Cellar: A Beginner’s Guide
At first glance, building a wine cellar might seem simple—buy wines you enjoy and store them for later. While that’s true on a basic...
James Pymont
May 283 min read
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