Pizzini Barbera 2016
While Pizzini specialise in Sangiovese, they’ve still some substantial plantings of Barbera. Pizzini, Barbera, King Valley, 2016 A definite Australian take on Barbera from a colour perspective: the beautiful bruise […]
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Lana by Pizzini Nebbiolo Barbera 2017
A nod to the spiritual home of Nebbiolo and Barbera that is Piedmont. Lana by Pizzini, Nebbiolo/Barbera, King Valley, 2017 A light garnet with a clear heart, take not […]
Margan Breaking Ground Barbera 2017
The vineyard providing the fruit, Ceres Hill, was planted in 1998 with the cuttings coming from Mudgee’s Montrose vineyard. Margan, Breaking Ground, Barbera, Hunter Valley, 2017 Lively dark black cherry […]
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2017
From 14 year old vineyards in the foothills of the Mount Canobolas in the Orange region of New South Wales. Angullong, Fossil Hill, Barbera, Orange, 2017 There’s always a shiny, […]
Longview VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2017
The 2nd release of this wine. VISTA is the acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects. And of course, vista is the Italian word for “view.” Good to see the Saturno family honouring the […]
2018 Rosé Round-up
I’m heading off to the AWRI Adavanced Wine Assessment Course in November, and I’ve not been immersed in the “wine judging” atmosphere for a little while, so to be presented […]
TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2016
The 2nd release of TarraWarra’s Barbera. Grafted 6 years ago onto then 23 year old Pinot Noir rootstock. Natural ferment and 18 months in French oak (20% new barriques). Released […]
