Centenary of Griffith Celebration Durif 2015
Almost gone are the days of Celebration Wines, where a tawny port would have been bottled and released in ceramic decanter even at the opening of a new fridge door. […]
Tag Archives: Calabria Family Wines
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 Bevi Prosecco Spritz
Whilst the Calabria family excel at making quality wines, they can’t escape the burning desire to have a refreshing spritz…so here’s their take on well known apperitivo using their Prosecco […]
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 Wines Private Bin Vermentino 2015
Another of the very very good value Private Bin series from the Riverina. Calabria Wines, Private Bin Vermentino, Riverina, 2015 Nutty blossom, apricot kernel, lemon rind and some soapy coriander. […]
Calabria Wines Private Bin Montepulciano 2013
The full name of the grape is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo….not to be confused with the tor-topping village of Montepulciano in Chianti. Calabria Wines, Private Bin Montepulciano, Riverina, 2013 Tight red berries, […]
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