Berton Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Yenda (NSW) based Berton stray over the border here to gather some grapes from the excellent district of Coonawarra. I know it’s excellent, I just visited there. Berton Vineyards Reserve […]
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Mitchell Wines McNicol Shiraz 2007
Another aged, yet current release from Mitchell. Mitchell Wines, McNicol Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2007 Plum skin, red currants, cherries, earthy and ferrous with pink peppercorns and baking spices. Still youthful […]
Taltarni Fumé Blanc 2015
Taltarni based in the Pyrenees region of Victoria, also have a substantial investment in Tasmania with Clover Hill sparkling. This Fumé (Sauvignon) Blanc is comprised of 56% Tasmanian fruit sourced […]
TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2016
There’s little need for introduction on this wine, save for the fact that for all the megalitres of rosé being produced in Australia at the moment, some more than others […]
TarraWarra Estate Roussanne Marsanne Viognier 2015
These white varieties are a staple in the Rhône Valley in France. There’s a few producers in Australia putting them together, but TarraWarra must surely be near the top of […]
Giesen Merlot Rosé 2016
The accompanying press release suggested that this light rosé could be made into a Frosé wine cocktail (frozen rosé)…apparently the hottest drink trend in Europe and the US. Unsure on […]
Taltarni Cuvée Rosé 2011
Taltarni, along with having large plantings in Western Victoria also hold the reins to premium Tasmanian sparkling house Clover Hill, so they know a thing or two about sparkling wine […]
Pizzini Arneis 2016
Firstly, it’s not French, so don’t leave off the “s” at the end: Ar-Nay-Is. Pizzini, Arneis, King Valley, 2016 Distinctly leafy nose: Nettles, fresh herbs, radish before nutty notes and […]
Pizzini Verduzzo 2016
Have to admit, Verduzzo is one of my favourite grape names to say…come on, say it with me: Verrrr-Doot-Zo! Originally from the Fruili – Venezia Giulia and normally under the […]
Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2016
Pizzini are located in Victoria’s King Valley, the heartland of Italian varieties. Forget trying to tread the line between Gris or Grigio style, the Pizzinis keep it fresh and lively. […]
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