Saracen Estate has built a solid following, locally and around the globe, and the recently released 2001 shiraz adds to the reputation, as David Pike reports.
A PASSION for wine – riesling in particular – and the unique Eden Valley in South Australia have combined in the creation of what is believed to be an Australian first.
FRANKLAND Estate winemakers Judy Cullam and Barry Smith are passionate about riesling. So deep runs their enthusiasm that each year they award the Frankland Estate Riesling Scholarship to a member of the hospitality or retail wine
From Sophia Loren to Ducati, Bernado Bertolucci to Juventus, David Pike loves all things Italian. And he’s a real fan of Italian wines, as a recent visit to Melbourne reminded him.
David Pike goes in search of the “Holy Grail” of wine buffs – a truly great Pinot Noir.Pinot Noir is a mysterious grape variety but it produces one of the world’s great drinks.
David Pike this week shows that his appreciation of a fine drop extends well beyond the border, as he looks at some of the best from South Australia and Victoria.
David Pike returns to an old favourite this week, a South West winery that has long set the standard for top quality food in the State’s premier wine-growing region.WHAT to do on a warm afternoon in the middle of autumn.
After a trip through the wineries around Margaret River David Pike writes up his field notes on the dos and don’ts of successful cellar door operations.
While vintage may be over and all roads lead back to the big smoke, David Pike still feels the pull of the South West and his work in the winery at Devil’s Lair.
With vintage over, David Pike takes a look at a special event on the WA wine calendar, a two-day tasting organised by the Western Australian Wine Industry Association.
