Me Time

A bottle of 1973 Stags Leap the wine that won the "Judgment of Paris" sold for $12000. We are not suggesting you splash out quite that much but they do make less expensive wines too. The Hands of Time is a tribute to all...

Sensuous’, ‘hedonistic’ and ‘seductive’ Viognier sounds like a very racy grape. Its advocates adore the full-bodied, floral and ripe-fruited characteristics that makes these wines so distinctive perfumed notes of peaches, apricots and apple blossom. A wine for the sunshine, ideal as an accompaniment to...

ABC - Absolutely Brilliant Chardonnay, it comes from Hemel en Aarde South Africa  translates as Heaven on Earth. Some wines are too good to share and this is one of them. Ataraxia - Greek for “a serene state of mind, free from worry and preoccupation”...

Delicate gold colour with an aromatic bouquet of lemon marmalade, caramelised oranges, golden pineapple and a touch of honey. A rich, medium to full-bodied wine with explosive flavours of honey, golden pineapple, star anise and brown sugar and butter.

A big red wine, full of dark fruits, game and spice. Not to be drunk quickly it encourages a moment of contemplation, not easy when the house is full. However on a quiet dark night this wine is just perfect. My favourite.

When everyone else has deserted the ship its an ideal time for a big red. Nothing requiring too much effort something that just slips easy. The Ste Michelle is ideal plenty of fruit and smooth soft tannins. Great to drink as you cook your...