Alex Trescowthick, Wine Expert
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Nepenthe winemaker since 2011, Alex Trescowthick brings a wealth of experience to the role from a decade spent refining his craft and appetite for wine. Alex studied Winemaking (BAppSc Oenology) at Charles Sturt University, and has extensive experience at many well known vineyards and in different regions around Australia and overseas. Alex is passionate about wine making and relishes the opportunity that each new vintage brings to produce even better wines.
Wine Lovers
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Australian Vs New Zealand wines - who does it better?
Wine blogger and expert Andrew Duff asks why do we love New Zealand wines so much? And how do they shape up compared to ours?
May 9, 3:49 pm -
Autumn Wines
Now is the perfect time to start sampling Tempranillo and Sangiovese wines
April 29, 9:53 am -
Wine descriptors: recognising the perfect drop
When looking for the next ‘top drop’, most people rely on reading wine descriptions in reviews, on back labels or get referrals from friends or their local wine store to get an idea of what a wine will taste like. Below are some of the most commonly used wine descriptors and how they can help you select the perfect drop.
April 18, 12:12 pm -
The Chardonnay Revival
Think the days of drinking Chardonnay are over? Think again! Wine expert Alex Trescowthick explains why we should give it a second chance.
April 3, 9:38 am -
What is cuvee?
How many times have you picked up a bottle of wine, be it sparkling or still, and read cuvée on the label? Ever wondered what it really means?
March 18, 12:03 pm -
Wine appreciation: wine aromas
Do you find it hard to describe a wine's aroma? Winemaker Alex Trescowthick has some tips to improve your wine appreciation.
March 7, 12:10 pm -
The most common wine flaws
Does your wine smell 'mouldy'? Or does it taste like vinegar? Alex Trescowthick identifies the signs you should look out for to spot an off wine.
February 27, 3:25 pm -
Vintage in the Hunter Valley
Wine expert Andrew Duff explains exactly what 'vintage' means in the winemaking world and which ones from the Hunter Valley you should be trying.
February 21, 5:03 pm -
The difference between champagne and sparkling wine
Get champagne savvy with wine expert Alex Tescowthick's lesson on the difference between champagne and sparkling wine.
February 12, 9:37 am -
How to choose wine for Christmas
Wondering which wines to choose this Christmas? Wine expert Alex Trescowthick recommends the best varieties to sip on during the festive season.
December 10, 9:22 am
