by Virginia Jacobs | Feb 24, 2015 | General
In 2004 following a tasting in Sydney with fellow Shiraz buddy Michael Morrison, I purchased 6 Peter Howland Shiraz, 2 each of his 2002 single vineyard WA Shiraz collection, Langley, Pine Lodge and Parsons Vineyards. They were around $28 at the time. I tried the...
by Virginia Jacobs | Feb 24, 2015 | General
Great day yesterday. Unpacking bottles in the “cellar” marked for drinking in 2015. A few nice surprises that I am looking forward to trying. Buying moderately priced bottles and cellaring in the medium to long term can be very rewarding. Not all bottles...
by Virginia Jacobs | Feb 24, 2015 | General
Novinophobia – The fear of running out of wine. Virginia JacobsVirginia Jacobs is a wine educator who has shared the joys of wine with keen amateurs and budding professionals for many years. With a Masters of Wine Technology and Viticulture from Melbourne...
by Virginia Jacobs | Feb 24, 2015 | General
Had a fabulous time in Tasmania in late January. Such great wines to match the sublime food. Started with a flight from Launceston to St Helens on the East Coast to pick up foodie friend, forager and local, Karen. Passed over Joseph Chromy, which made me feel thirsty....
