Risky Business Pinot Gris 2017
Slight change in direction here from the Risky Business team of grape grower / viticulturist Rob Quenby and vintner John Waldron, moving away from Pinot Grigio to the weightier (for me, […]
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Prosecco Pandemonium
The Prosecco train shows no sign of stopping as it simply slows down to allow more passengers before picking up more steam. The Italians are well onto it though: Technically […]
The Dagger Pinot Grigio 2016
Produced by Wine Unplugged. Winemakers are Nina Stocker and Callie Jemmeson. Sister wine to The Cloak. The Dagger, Pinot Grigio, North East Victoria, 2016 Very light onion skin colour. Waxy […]
Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015
Part of the new range from De Bortoli of easy drinking, food friendly wines celebrating “laneway culture.” Grapes sourced from Yarra Valley, King Valley and Riverina. Down The Lane, Shiraz […]
Down The Lane Rosé Gris de Gris 2016
The label mentions this is “just like Gris de Gris,” so made in the style of rosé from Corbières rather than Provence, (but could be a confusing statement if you didn’t […]
Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2016
De Bortoli’s new range of “cheeky vinos” which are “crafted to capture the feel and soul of inner-city laneway culture.” The wines are made by “blending for interest and flavour […]
Pizzini Arneis 2016
Firstly, it’s not French, so don’t leave off the “s” at the end: Ar-Nay-Is. Pizzini, Arneis, King Valley, 2016 Distinctly leafy nose: Nettles, fresh herbs, radish before nutty notes and […]
Pizzini Verduzzo 2016
Have to admit, Verduzzo is one of my favourite grape names to say…come on, say it with me: Verrrr-Doot-Zo! Originally from the Fruili – Venezia Giulia and normally under the […]
Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2016
Pizzini are located in Victoria’s King Valley, the heartland of Italian varieties. Forget trying to tread the line between Gris or Grigio style, the Pizzinis keep it fresh and lively. […]
Pizzini Rosetta 2016
Will the rise of rosé never end? We need a new apocalyptic name, like “Sauvalanche!” Anyway, when it’s done right, it’s done right. This Italian style example is made from […]
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