Down The Lane Rosé Gris de Gris 2016
The label mentions this is “just like Gris de Gris,” so made in the style of rosé from Corbières rather than Provence, (but could be a confusing statement if you didn’t […]
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Shingleback Haycutters Salmon Rosé 2016
Salmon pink in colour. Not made from salmons. Has picked up a swag of medals and awards, including trophy for Best Rose at the 2016 Sydney Royal Wine Show. Shingleback, Haycutters, […]
Bremerton Racy Rosé 2016
Blend of Shiraz and Cabernet grapes. Made for sunshine and/or tuna nigiri. Bremerton, Racy Rosé, Langhorne Creek, 2016 Love the nose on this, sweet and savoury: Fresh cherry tomato […]
Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2016
De Bortoli’s new range of “cheeky vinos” which are “crafted to capture the feel and soul of inner-city laneway culture.” The wines are made by “blending for interest and flavour […]
Head Over Heels Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
2nd from entry level white from Riverina’s Berton Vineyards. Head Over Heels,Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, SEA, 2016 Green snow pea, lime zest, melon rind, mandarin/orange tic tac and a little bit […]
La Bise Wines Pinot Grigio 2016
The labeling is floral and evocative, with a noticeable “whole bunch pressed” wine making comment firmly planted on the front. Whether or not the consumer understands what this means or […]
La Bise Wines Le Petite Frais Rosé 2016
Le Petite Frais roughly translates as The Small Fresh One. A blend of Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Pinot Gris. The back label mentions the dry nature of the wine (lack of […]
Hentley Farm Black Beauty Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Disgorged in October 2016, this sleek packaging with its low shoulders and velvet label evokes sensuality and exotica. Luckily the wine inside is more than ready to live up to […]
Head Over Heels Shiraz 2016
From BertonVineyards, primarily based in the Riverina, New South Wales. Head Over Heels, Shiraz, SEA 2016 Big globs of oak, stewed plums, raspberry jam, Sweet vanilla tempered with yeasty salty […]
Bremerton Special Release Fiano 2016
My gorgeous wife Mrs Drew is half Italian, and occasionally I get told “piano,” which essentially means in that context to calm down. And maybe have a glass of fiano […]
