Vino for Valentine’s Day…or A Duo of Duperrey
Valentine’s Day and Champagne. Has there ever been a more bourgeois pairing? Well, maybe throw oysters into the mix for the “menage a trois.” The UK trade seems to bank […]
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De Bortoli Rococo Premium Rosé NV
Rococo was an art and music period best summed up by my Year 12 music teacher as “frivolous.” The period spawned the palace of Versailles and decorative shell motifs. This […]
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses 2015
I think half the price of this wine is the gorgeous custom bottle: glass stopper and a base made as an impression of a deep petal rose “created by a […]
Mirabeau En Provence Classic Rosé 2015
Gold medal winner at the International Wine Challenge according to the little sticker on the bottle..no mention on their website though. Made from Syrah (shiraz) and Grenache. Exclusive in Australia […]
Hungerford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Hungerford Hill look over their proverbial fences for some of their fruit, namely Pinot and Chardonnay from Tumbarumba and Cabernet from Hilltops. Both the 2014 and 2013 are for sale […]
Hungerford Hill Tempranillo 2015
Tempranillo’s spiritual home is in Spain where it forms a parcel of the great wines of Rioja. We’re booking tickets to Spain, so I’ll be drinking it over there before […]
Pierre Brévin Selection Rosé 2015
Made from Cabernet Franc grapes in a western region of France, near Nantes and the Loire. Exclusive in Australia to Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. Pierre Brévin, Selection, Rosé, Mouzillon, […]
Marius Peyol Côtes de Provence Rosé 2015
A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah (shiraz), Mourvèdre and Tibouren. Exclusive in Australia to Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. Marius Peyol, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, 2015 Back label as a […]
Toi Toi Clutha Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
The incredible PinotNZ conference wraps in Wellington New Zealand today. After seeing all the social media posts from panelists and attendees, I’ll be ensuring I book a ticket for the […]
Hungerford Hill Members Selection Pinot Meunier 2015
Pinot Meunier is not often seen as a standalone varietal in Australia, usually blended away with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for Sparkling wines. Drawing a Destiny’s Child analogy: It’s the Michelle […]
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