Pizzini Nebbiolo 2012
A couple of years ago, I “hash tagged” the word #NebbiYOLO on social media. A parody mash-up of the word Nebbiolo and the lower class zeitgeist catchcry YOLO (You Only […]
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Pizzini Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2015
Apparently Nonna used to say “Cosa c’è di nuovo, non e ridicolo!” I’ll let you look that one up. Pizzini, Nonna Gisella, Sangiovese, King Valley 2015 Nothing like a warm, […]
Lana by Pizzini Nebbiolo Barbera 2015
According to the media release with this wine, Joel Pizzini tasted his first Piemonte Neb/Barb blend about 8 years ago and had wanted to make one ever since. Well done […]
d’Arenberg Pollyanna Polly Sparkling NV
Label change after LVMH got a bit upset with cheeky Chester previously calling this bubbles “Dadd.” Now this one honours his mum Pauline, who was better known as Pollyanna Polly. […]
Tahbilk Marsanne 2016
If Tahbilk Marsanne isn’t in your cellar, you’re missing out one of the great cellaring bargains in Australia. Consistently fresh and drinkable in youth, the aging potential also breeds a […]
Tahbilk Riesling 2016
From the estate plantings of Riesling in 1975, the vines are definitely showing maturity. I’m also a sucker for a tactile label…and the decorative swirls feel great under the fingers. […]
Kalleske Clarry’s GSM 2015
Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro. You get a lot bottle for $21. In fact you can get it for much cheaper. Kalleske Clarry’s GSM, Barossa Valley, 2015 Mocha oak and plump red […]
Kallese Wines J.M.K Shiraz VP 2015
I love what Kalleske do with this wine. Vintage Ports aren’t celebrated enough. Unlike tawny ports, these are from a single year and designed to be drink like table wines… […]
Kalleske Plenarius Viognier 2015
Single vineyard. 100% Biodynamic. Wild ferment on skins for 7 days. 10 months in Hogsheads. Unfiltered and un-fined. Kalleske, Plenarius, Viognier, Barossa Valley 2015 In the words of Puscifer: “’bout […]
d’Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Pretty sure I’ve mentioned The High Trellis before. This wine was on the list at the J.W Marriott in Mumbai, where I spent 3 weeks in 2010. I think I […]
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