Hollick Wines Pinot Noir 2024
A sneak peek at this release. At time of writing, the 2022 is still available on the Hollick Wines website. 10 Months maturation in French oak hogsheads. Hollick Wines, Pinot […]
Tag Archives: Piedmont
Hollick Wines The Gondolier Barbera 2024
Barbera isn’t quite the red grape you think of from a Coonawarra mainstay, but why not push the boat out (Gondolier, get it?). Hollick Wines, The Gondolier, Barbera, Coonawarra, 2024 […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2022
A note on the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for “view” of course. The 2021 picked up a few accolades, […]
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2020
Barbera, apparently in Piedmont, is what you drink while waiting for the Nebbiolo to be ready. The bottle and packaging attractively embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, ready with lightning […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2021
Very happy that this label has continued at this price point, (as for the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for […]
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2019
A tweak to the packaging. The short squat bottle of 2018 has gone, now into a “Burgundy” frame with a screwcap. The bottle still embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, […]
Luke Lambert Crudo Rosé 2014
I’d been hanging on to this Rosé for a while. The Crudo Rosé caused a stir upon its release as being a no-holds-barred kinda wine. Not your sitting in the […]
TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2018
The fourth release of this label from TarraWarra Estate which showcases the exquisite artwork of Thornton Walker: “Composition with 3 Trees.” TarraWarra Estate, Barbera, Yarra Valley, 2018 Cherries, rose petals, […]
TarraWarra Estate Nebbiolo 2017
This will be the last vintage of this label until after the 2021 season, as the vineyard had to be replanted due to Phylloxera after this vintage. 30 days on […]
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2018
The short squat bottle, reminiscent of farmhouse jug rather than a elegant vessel, embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, ready with lightning in his hand. There’s a bright future for […]
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