Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 2015
I like seahorses. They’re kind of cool, and in this case, a pretty reliable label indicator that you’re safe to drink a glass or two of the liquid contained within […]
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 2015
This label carries the same “Optimum Drinking Temperature Sensor” as the Promised Land Chardonnay. Taylors Promised Land Shiraz, South Australia, 2015 Bruise purple with pepper, smoky plums and streaky meat. […]
Taylors Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2015
Probably takes some balls these days to put “unwooded” as a prefix to your Chardonnay label. The practice was borne as a marketing tactic to fight the Sauvalanche, and to […]
Taylors Promised Land Riesling 2015
Stalwart of the Clare Valley, this is the Taylor family’s everyday range. Taylors Promised Land Riesling, South Australia, 2015 Funky lime zest and “Thirst Lifesaver” citrus. There’s some riper, sweeter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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