Serafino BDX & GSM 2013
All continental today: Two French style blends from Italian heritage Serafino wines. As usual, stylish and schmick looking packaging. 2013 a very good vintage, if a little warm and short, […]
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Yelland and Papps Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris 2015
A unique and interesting blend, Pinot Blanc and Gris defined as genetic mutations of Pinot Noir. There’s not a huge amount of Pinot Blanc grown in Australia; it is mostly […]
Yelland and Papps Vermentino 2015
Hailing from Sardinia, Vermentino shall have a great future in Australia. It seems to suit our lifestyle, culture and food. Perfect for long hot days. Yelland and Papps, Vermentino, Barossa […]
d’Arenberg “d’Arry’s Original” Shiraz Grenache 2013
A return to form for one of the most dependable labels from McLaren Vale. d’Arenberg, “d’Arry’s Original,” Shiraz Grenache, 2013 Rich plum sauce with distinct Choc/Nut oak. Red currant lift […]
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2013
The DJV stands for déjà vu, as Thommo makes this wine in a slightly “old fashioned” Hunter Valley style, using techniques such as those from Murray Tyrrell and the great […]
Yelland and Papps Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Okay. So most people think the Barossa Valley only does Shiraz. But the Cabernet can be incredibly good. My favourite $44 bottle of Cabernet* came from the Barossa. I’ve mentioned […]
Yelland and Papps Eden Valley Riesling 2015
Young Barossa guns. Visit South Australia. Visit them. Buy their wine. Yelland and Papps, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2015 3 months on lees. Chalky lemon, lime marmalade and herby ginger lift. […]
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2015
From the extensive d’Arry range: This is sourced from the Adelaide Hills, just above McLaren Vale (and with cooler temperatures), the area is just made for Chardonnay. d’Arenberg, “The Olive […]
Tassie Pinot Round Up
A Christmas gift in the form of a round up of some exceptionally classy Tassie Pinots… Pressing Matters, Coal River Valley 2012 Raw beefsteak, cherries, sweet oak (almost a coconut-esque), […]
Kalleske Biodynamic Barrel Project Shiraz 2013
This really should have 2010 as the vintage date, as that’s when the trees were felled for coopering for these 3 unique wines. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The […]
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