Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates. The 40th release of this classic sees a 2% barrel ferment parcel added for a little seasoning, and the […]
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Retrospection, introspection – Glaetzer-Dixon Family Winemakers Mon Pere Vertical
On a day that turned out to be my own father’s last day on this planet, I sat in one of the most unique wine tastings in Tasmania’s vinous history. […]
Querceto Chianti 2015
Love doing a note on the fly sometimes. Cork. Softly meaty, cabbagey aromas with coffee essence, blueberries, blackcurrant, herbal tonic, ink and wet stones. Medium full blue fruit and slightly […]
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2014
Central Otago Pinot Noir for me tends to have sinewy tannins and whilst this is muscular, the alcohol fills out the body well. Amisfield Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2014 10% […]
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of a group known as the Family of XII (twelve), a banding together of family owned New Zealand wineries. Nautilus, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2015 […]
Bremerton Special Release Mourvèdre 2014
Mourvèdre…Mataro….Monastrell…Dog Strangler….so many names for one grape. Best seek out Stuart Robinson’s “Project Mataro” for arguably the single most Mourvèdre/Mataro tasting notes in one spot. Bremerton, Special Release, Mourvèdre, Langhorne […]
Serafino GSM 2014
The Holy Trinity of blends, this is Grenache dominant with (79.7%), followed by Shiraz (11.6%) and Mataro (8.7%). Serafino, Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro, McLaren Vale 2014 How cuddly do you like your GSMs? […]
Gruet Family Sauvage Blanc De Blancs ZD
I haven’t been drinking a lot of wine whilst on holidays here in Kaua’i, Hawai’i. This one came from the Princeville Wine Market, a very small but classy boutique. Apparently […]
Berton Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2015
Berton have most of their plantings in the Riverina, but they have access to some Eden Valley fruit also. A sizeable, weighty bottle for the price too. Berton Vineyards, Reserve […]
Taylors Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2013
An exclusive release from Taylors Wines for Aldi. Mitchell Taylor has just taken the mantle as Chairman of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW), so you can’t imagine that an […]
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