Calabria Three Bridges Grenache 2018
The naming reminds me a little of the Monty Python sketch of “Arthur Two Sheds – Jackson.” But seriously now: sourced from 50 plus year old predominantly dry grown vines […]
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Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017
While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]
Calabria Three Bridges Durif 2014
Rutherglen is the spiritual home of Durif in Australia, but Calabria steal a little bit of thunder from over the Murray River. Calabria, Three Bridges, Durif, Riverina, 2014 Crushed blackberries, […]
Calabria Cool Climate Series Tempranillo 2015
This week saw the Australian Women in Wine Awards held across the nation. Calabria’s Emma Norbiato picked up the “Winemaker of the Year” gong, nudging out some very stiff competition. […]
Calabria Private Bin Aglianco 2014
My wife is half Italian and speaks the language far better than I. I can get by with everything in the infinitive but also struggle with some of the nuances […]
Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola 2015
“Nero” is getting more and more visibility in Australia. Certainly nothing wrong with that. This may be the most keenly priced and arguably the best priced. Calabria Private Bin, Nero […]
Calabria Private Bin Montepulciano 2015
Said it before and I’ll say it again. These Calabria wines are wonderfully priced and very well made. Entry level prices means that they can expose these grape styles to […]
Calabria Three Bridges Botrytis Semillon 2013
Calabria are building a reputation for quality, well made wines at good prices. Calabria, Three Bridges Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, 2013 Luminous honey colour. Archetype apricot marmalade nose. Mushroom cap, preserved […]
Calabria Wines Cool Climate Series Shiraz 2013 and 2014
These came as a pair, probably due to the success of the 2013 with silver medals at San Francisco International wine comp and AWC Vienna wine comp. Calabria Wines, Cool […]
Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola 2014
From the isle of Sicily….to mainland Australia. Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola, Riverina 2014 Smells dump you right into the middle of plush town. Roasting black Cherry, blueberry, fresh rubber […]
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