d’Arenberg Pollyanna Polly Sparkling NV
Label change after LVMH got a bit upset with cheeky Chester previously calling this bubbles “Dadd.” Now this one honours his mum Pauline, who was better known as Pollyanna Polly. […]
Tag Archives: Adelaide Hills
d’Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2014
So the annual international tour of Pinot Palooza has just kicked off in (R)Adelaide. This one being poured by indefatigable Tash Stoodley, irrepressible brand manager of d’Arenberg and all round […]
d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2014
Part of the “High Altitude Hillbilly” range from McLaren Vale legends d’Arenberg, and the label firmly with a tongue in a Burgundian cheek. All the range of the Hillbillies are […]
Deviation Road Mary’s Reserve Shiraz 2012
The familiar topographical label of the Adelaide Hills hold a bright star from the 2012 galaxy…. Deviation Road, Mary’s Reserve Shiraz, Adelaide Hills 2012* Dark cedary oak smells melt to […]
Longview Yakka Shiraz 2014
The Longview team make a fair swag of wines, but I’ve a soft spot for the Yakka shiraz. Originally tasted blind amongst other 2014 Shiraz. Longview, Yakka, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, […]
Wolf Blass Altitude Chardonnay 2015
Apparently the source of fruit for this Chardonnay is at the same altitude as the Sauvignon Blanc, 313 metres above sea level. Exclusive to Liquorland and First Choice outlets. Winemaker […]
Wolf Blass Altitude Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The Altitude range from Wolf Blass is exclusive to Coles outlets: Liqourland and First Choice. Apparently this fruit grown 313 metres above sea level. Winemaker is Clare Dry. Wolf Blass, […]
Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc 2015
If you’re going to do Sauvignon Blanc….Adelaide Hills is one of your safer bets. Deviation Road, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills 2015 Grassy with lifted tropicals, a little yoghurt/cream note from […]
Deviation Road Pinot Noir 2013
I do like the labels for Deviation Road. If you’re ever traveling in the Hills, you don’t need a smart phone to use your precious data with a “Maps” application […]
Deviation Road Altair Brut Rosé NV
Outside of Tasmania, I’d say the Adelaide Hills is fast becoming the next stronghold of top class bubbles producers in Australia, with Deviation Road a benchmark for the region. Deviation […]
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