Wickhams Road Pinot Noir Yarra Valley 2016
Sourced from Upper Yarra Valley sites: Woori Yallock and Macclesfield. This is the entry level branding for the incredible value Hoddles Creek Estate. I’m off for a visit to the […]
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Darenberg Pollyanna Polly Sparkling NV
d’Arenberg’s party starter, named after Chester Osborn’s mum(m) Pauline. If you know your labels, you’ll know that it used to be called “Dadd” but the big player G.H Mumm decided […]
Patina Wines Rosé NV
A non-vintage blended Rosé comprising 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc from 2014, and 27% Merlot, 22% Pinot Noir and 9% Chardonnay from 2015. Patina Wines, Rosé, Orange, NV […]
Vino for Valentine’s Day…or A Duo of Duperrey
Valentine’s Day and Champagne. Has there ever been a more bourgeois pairing? Well, maybe throw oysters into the mix for the “menage a trois.” The UK trade seems to bank […]
De Bortoli Rococo Premium Rosé NV
Rococo was an art and music period best summed up by my Year 12 music teacher as “frivolous.” The period spawned the palace of Versailles and decorative shell motifs. This […]
Toi Toi Clutha Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
The incredible PinotNZ conference wraps in Wellington New Zealand today. After seeing all the social media posts from panelists and attendees, I’ll be ensuring I book a ticket for the […]
Hungerford Hill Pinot Noir 2015
From the Hesperia Vineyard in cool climate Tumbarumba. The region was originally planted for Sparkling wine base yet Hungerford Hill use clones 114, 115 and 777 more renown for the […]
Deviation Road Loftia Brut 2014
The Adelaide Hills are one of the reliable centres for excellence when it comes to sparkling wine production in Australia. Deviation Road’s Kate Laurie has spent time working in Champagne […]
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
The Hoddles Creek team led by Franco D’Anna consistently wines that punch well above their weight and should probably be sold at twice the price. Oh well, definitely a buyer’s […]
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2014
Central Otago Pinot Noir for me tends to have sinewy tannins and whilst this is muscular, the alcohol fills out the body well. Amisfield Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2014 10% […]
