Roussanne is one of the white “Rhone” varietals that is usually blended with Viognier and/or Marsanne. Made from “organically” and biodynamically grown grapes. d’Arenberg, The Money Spider, Roussanne, McLaren Vale, […]
A combination of lower level and higher altitude fruit for d’Arry’s mid-tier white. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2016 A […]
French oak barrel fermentation and 11 months maturation with lees stirring (bâtonnage). Bremerton, Bâtonnage, Chardonnay, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Light gold colour with yellow shine. Complex aromas of ripe stonefruits, light […]
75% Chardonnay. 25% Pinot Noir. Fruit sourced from the Pyrenees in Victoria’s west and the cool climes of the Macedon ranges. Traditional method fermentation, at least three years on lees […]
Arrogant Frog have forged a reputation for bargain French quaffers. Made by Jean-Claude Mas, the “Humble Winemaker” of large French winery Paul Mas. Imported into Australia by Pinnacle Drinks/Woolworths. Arrogant Frog, […]
The online wine business I used to help out with had a couple bottles of original Minchinbury sparkling. From what we could ascertain, they were from the 1920s, and while […]
The gt stands for gewürztraminer (gewürz is German for spice) and I’ve always had a soft spot for quality “gt.” Rymill, gt, Gewürztraminer, Coonawarra, 2017 This holds the palest blush […]
The sun is finally starting to consistently keep its nose out and the air is gradually staying warmer….time for rosé. This only the second release from Rymill and guaranteed to […]
David Lowe was once named world’s best Rosé maker….as he says on the label: There’s worst things to have on your headstone. A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Merlot and […]
The need to qualify that this spent time on skins by the nomenclature of rosé is for those shopping at a price point and cashing in on both populist tastes. […]
