Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Tasted as part of a line up of Pinot Gris/Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc from home and across the Tasman. Previous vintages have scored gold medals at Sydney International Wine Competition […]
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Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2016
The start of the range for Stoneleigh. Local lad Jamie Marfell is the winemaker. Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2016 Light gold with green highlights. Gooseberry, passionfruit, gunsmoke, older asparagus spears. […]
Champagne Canard-Duchêne Cuvee Leonie NV
One of a pair of champagne taken away for a weekend on the coast for the celebration of #MrsDrew birthday. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Champagne Canard-Duchêne, Cuvée Leonie, Brut, Montagne […]
Margan Breaking Ground Barbera 2015
The Breaking Ground releases celebrate new moves in the viticultural space for Margan. The cuttings for Margan’s Barbera came from the Montrose vineyard in Mudgee, which in turn came to […]
Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Rêserve NV
Maison Duval-Leroy has been family owned and independent since 1859. This one purchased for a birthday escape for #MrsDrew. A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier Champagne Duval-Leroy, Brut, Rêserve, […]
Suvla Wines SUR 2010
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Grown on the family estate Bozokbag on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The bottle has thrown an impressive crust. The distributor […]
Vino Nitra Tradition Rizling Vlašský 2012
Produced by Vino Nitra. The wine was a farewell present from our downstairs Slovenian neighbours who had been the recipients of a few of my left-over wine samples. I’ll admit […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015
Made from MV6 and D5V12 clones planted on the Estate’s H and I Blocks. 35% new French oak, the rest 1 and 2 year old. TarraWarra Estate, Reserve, Pinot Noir, […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Cool climate, high altitude wine making. Part of the “A Series.” Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2016 Wet quartz stones, blackberry leaf, quinine, passion fruit, capsicum skin, gooseberry and passion […]
Wine By Sam The Butterfly Effect Cabernet Merlot 2015
Mrs Drew scored an intro to Naked Wines with an offer for a mixed case. It’s an interesting purchase model: customers sponsoring winemakers. Wines being made/priced exclusively for the sponsors. […]
