La Planchelière Sparkling Rosé NV
Labelled Anjou DOP (formerly known as DOC) and “Méthode Traditionelle.” Made from Cabernet Franc and the maligned Grolleau (which is a permitted grape variety for the rosé for the appelations […]
Category Archives: Wine Reviews
Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Not often that Marlborough Sauv Blanc comes into Australia over the $20 mark, so when it does, there’s an inference of something a bit special in the bottle. Distributed in […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Riesling 2017
Part of the mid tier priced Barossa Signature range from JC, which is “designed to express the unique character of the brand’s signature wine region” Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Riesling, […]
Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2017
The 2nd edition of this wine with the labeling indicating the style “Dry & Crisp.” No stopping the pink train, toot toot, all aboard. Jacob’s Creek, Le Petit Rosé, SEA, […]
Riversdale Estate Crux Sparkling NV
Riversdale Estate are one of the first of the Coal River Valley vineyards as you approach from the Hobart side. Unique with their own Peter Rabbit Garden. This sparkling made […]
Yelland & Papps Pinot Blanc 2017
Love the “chalkboard” approach to the label, plenty to read and informative! Michael Papps and Susan Yelland keep it fun but with quality first and foremost. Yelland & Papps, Pinot […]
Gundog Estate The Somerset Vineyard Shiraz 2014
The Somerset Vineyard was “planted in 1965 and 1970 to the Busby clone on eastern and western facing slopes respectively, both blocks sit on red volcanic soil over limestone. The […]
Gundog Estate The Old Road Shiraz 2014
Gundog Estate Winemaker Matt Burton opens up about the naming of this wine “The name references the original road into Pokolbin, which snaked through the “Will’s Hill” vineyard. Planted in […]
Gundog Estate The 48 Block Shiraz 2014
2014 was a stellar vintage for the Hunter Valley and Gundog Estate’s winemaker Matt Burton knew he was on to something special with some amazing parcels from around the valley. fruit. […]
La La Land Malbec 2016
From the very safe winemaking hands of Frank Newman and Aidan Menzies, well regarded for the value Deakin Estate range from near Mildura, in Victoria’s north-west. La La Land, Malbec, […]
