Nuiton-Beaunoy Volnay 2019
- 92
- $160
- Drink by: 2023-2030
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Village level this might be, but those wanting to enjoy a fine example of a Volnay, one of Burgundy’s famous sites, should get on board. You won’t find many examples at this price. A colour of deep garnet, the nose is a mix of spices, florals, red fruits, cherries, hints of earth and a little leather with a touch of vanilla and cassis. The typical Volnay delicacy and elegance is more evident on the palate thanks to a lingering finish with fine tannins and good focus. Drink now and for the next four to seven years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
