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Moseying through Tokyo: Ned, Phil Moraghan, Katrina Pizzini and John Nagorcka

Maverick Australian producers in Tokyo: Pizzini, Hochkirch and Curly Flat

By Ned Goodwin MW Wed, Aug 17, 2011 10:14AM UTC View Comments

First, a disclaimer. While I have rummaged through this piece and edited, added and negated information; the chief voice of this post belongs to James Dunstan, head of Tokyo importer, The Vine. It was thanks to Dunstan and his vision that Tokyo, in the middle of August, hosted three outstanding Australian producers: Pizzini, Hochkirch and...

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Giaconda and reflections on its place amidst a new vanguard of Chardonnay

By Ned Goodwin MW Fri, Jun 17, 2011 8:49AM UTC View Comments

Tasting a number of cool-climate Australian Chardonnays for a panel tasting allowed for reflection on the style of what is arguably the country’s most famous Chardonnay, Giaconda, celebrated soon after at a wine dinner. As I have said before, Australia is producing magnificent Chardonnays and it seemed appropriate to consider what appears a stylistic diversion...

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A New Zeitgeist: Australian Chardonnay / Vasse Felix Heytesbury

By Ned Goodwin MW Fri, Apr 15, 2011 8:16AM UTC View Comments

Since passing the Master of Wine exam I am often asked what I drink at home. Partly as provocation and yet, with utter sincerity, I answer ‘Australian Chardonnay’. My current sabbatical in Australia has illuminated intriguing wines, largely from cooler climes. These include new and exciting styles, together with forcefully regional and traditional wines –...

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Wine of the Week: Varner Foxglove Chardonnay 2009

By Ned Goodwin MW Tue, Feb 01, 2011 1:35PM UTC View Comments

Wine of the Week: Varner Chardonnay After describing Californian Chardonnay as ‘fusty’ in my last post, it was uncanny that I came across the seemingly impossible: a Californian Chardonnay available in Japan for less than JPY 3,000 that is sophisticated in its simplicity-if that twisted logic makes sense-and drinkable: Varner Foxglove Chardonnay 2009. Subtle bready...

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Chardonnay: Contemporary, exciting and great value

By Ned Goodwin MW Sat, Jan 29, 2011 10:48PM UTC View Comments

Following a trade tasting in Tokyo yesterday that focused largely on Californian wine, I was struck by two things: how exorbitantly priced wines from this part of the world tend to be and the fusty style of many Californian Chardonnays. More exciting examples from Australia, New Zealand and Burgundy are to be had for far...

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