John Wilson
Contributor and Wine Critic at Irish Times
Journalist at Freelance
Irish Times wine, beer and spirits scribe, lover of things liquid.
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1 week ago |
irishtimes.com | John Wilson
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irishtimes.com | John Wilson
Chenin blanc is the flagship white grape variety of South Africa (covered here last week. Pinotage is probably the red equivalent, but it isn’t nearly as popular, covering just 6 per cent of the vineyard area, and the wines can sometimes fall into the Marmite category; you either love them or you don’t. The most famous pinotage is the uncompromising, full-on structured Kanonkop (€45-€50, independents), and its baby brother, Kadette (€20), both worth trying at least once.
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irishtimes.com | John Wilson
My first suggestion would be The Wine Atlas by Jancis Robinson and Hugh Johnson. In fact, if you buy only one wine book, this would be it. It is now in its eighth edition and has great maps, photographs and in-depth profiles of every wine-producing region, from Bordeaux to Georgia. It also has concise information on every aspect of wine production, from growing grapes to opening and enjoying your bottle of wine. These two writers also have individual publications.
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2 weeks ago |
irishtimes.com | John Wilson
A bottle of chardonnay can have a very different flavour profile depending on several factors. The first is climate. Chardonnay from a cool region, such as Chablis in Burgundy, is higher in acidity and tends to have green fruits and lots of lemon zest. Grown in a warmer climate, such as Australia, it typically is richer and more textured with ripe tropical fruits. However, a winemaker in a warm climate can harvest earlier to retain acidity and freshness – or simply add acidity.
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2 weeks ago |
irishtimes.com | John Wilson
I may have been guilty of not paying sufficient attention to South African wines over the past few years. I’m not sure why, because there are some great wines. In order to remedy matters a little, I plan to give it my full attention, starting with the white wines. South Africa produces some great sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, but no article would be complete without chenin blanc. It is called steen in South Africa and is the most widely planted variety.
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The wine on Wednesday - Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2021, Robertson, South Africa https://t.co/PSVQcXU0SR via @Wilson on Wines
South African chenin blanc is having its moment, and for good reason https://t.co/oyzH4f4pmV
John Wilson: Don’t overlook Chile when it comes to premium wine https://t.co/1CSsXz814C @DeMartinoWines @mgatesliberty @OBriensWine @monteswines @bradleys_offlic