Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2017
Yelland and Papps here have a “second take” here at Vermentino, rather than the bright traditional style they have with their other label. 231 days on skins before pressing. Wild ferment. […]
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Yelland & Papps Vermentino 2017
Hard to believe there was only 89 tonnes of Vermentino crushed in the Barossa zone in 2017, but with a price rise of 4%, the future is rosy. Or golden. […]
Dan Murphy’s Cleanskin Riesling 2017
So the grocery behemoth in Australia: Woolworth’s, have produced a clean skin riesling exclusively for their biggest liquour outlet: Dan Murphy’s. Nothing new so far. However, this particular cheapy recently […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2017
I was a fan of the 2016 release of this wine. Subtitled “The Aromatic Point.” along with “One Vineyard. Three Germanic Luminaries. One Aromatic Explosion.” From the Fechner Vineyard in […]
Risky Business White Knuckle Chardonnay 2017
The 3rd vintage I’ve seen of this particular label from vintner John Waldron and viticulturist Rob Quenby. Price hasn’t changed and considering it is served on Qantas Airlines 1st class, […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co BLÜHEN PUNKT Gewürztraminer 2017
This one comes out in translation to a “blossom point.” From the Fechner family vineyard in Moculta, Eden Valley. 24 hours skin contact during the making. Chaffey Bros Wine Co, […]
Singlefile Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Western Australia is arguably 2nd only to Bordeaux for Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blends (I reckon we may just sneak in front on the odd occasion also.) Singlefile, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Denmark, […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co ZEITPUNKT Riesling 2017
Translates to a “point in time.” Sourced from the Ahren’s family vineyard at Springton in the Eden Valley. Whole bunch pressed. Chaffey Bros Wine Co, ZEITPUNKT, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2017 […]
West Cape Howe Pinot Grigio 2017
Commendable to see the “Lean And Green” bottles being used to ship from one of Australia’s most remote wine regions. The bottles are made of 21% less glass, resulting in […]
West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Food match: Goat Cheese Tarts. ‘Nuff Said West Cape Howe, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Barker, 2017 Pale gold with green highlights. Gooseberry and white peach aromas, punctuated with preserved lime and […]
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