Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2015
Family run. Well made wines. Quality addition to the NZ wine scene. Mount Riley, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, 2015 A hint of blush indicating a little time on skins. Residual sweetness […]
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De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese 2013
The Bella Riva vineyard (meaning Beautiful Shore) overlooking the King River was planted by the De Bortoli family in the early 90s. De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese, King Valley 2013 […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo 2014
Tempranillo is rising in popularity here in Australia. Across in Western Australia, West Cape Howe do well here with plantings in the geographically and geologically diverse regions of the Perth […]
West Cape Howe “Book Ends” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
So named for the apparent “hole” that Cabernet gets in the mid palate, subsequently Cabernet flavour profile can appear as ‘book ends;” Lots up front and down back, but not […]
Serafino Bellissimo Tempranillo 2015
If this doesn’t scream food friendly value…I’m not sure what else does. Serafino, Bellissimo Tempranillo, McLaren Vale 2015 Nicely purple in the glass. Jubey blackcurrant, herb flowers and a touch […]
Serafino Bellissimo Pinot Grigio 2016
McLaren Vale suits the Mediterranean varieties well. Even for the more delicate styles, like a Pinot Grigio, warmer temps can give a lift of richness. Serafino Bellissimo Pinot Grigio, McLaren […]
Stockman’s Ridge Rider Pinot Noir 2014
It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few top notch ones to come from the region. The potential is for Sparkling base to which Printhie […]
Stockman’s Ridge Rider Shiraz 2014
This has picked up a few bits of wine show gold, silver and bronze (and a trophy) since its release, including some reputable shows, such as Orange, Rutherglen and Australian […]
Celebrate World Cider Day – Friday 3rd June with Willie Smiths!
It was inevitable really, every other alcoholic beverage has its own day (yes, even Sauvignon Blanc). So it comes as no surprise to see the announcement that this Friday, June […]
Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz 2010
The latest release (yes 2010) and one of the flagship wines for Tahbilk. Tahbilk, Eric Stevens Purbrick, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2010 Spiced white pepper, dried clove studs, dusty dry baked soil, […]
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