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 […]
Tag Archives: Pinot Noir
Shingleback Haycutters Salmon Rosé 2016
Salmon pink in colour. Not made from salmons. Has picked up a swag of medals and awards, including trophy for Best Rose at the 2016 Sydney Royal Wine Show. Shingleback, Haycutters, […]
T’Gallant Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
The third in a trio of new packaging for T’Gallant sparkling wines, along with the Prosecco and the Moscato. T’Gallant, Sparkling, Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Victoria, NV Opens with aromas of […]
Brokenwood Pinot Noir 2015
Not specifically sourced from the Indigo Vineyard, but still from the Victorian High Country of Beechworth. Brokenwood, Pinot Noir, Beechworth 2015 Early picked vintage. Light cerise, smells deliciously of those little […]
Wickhams Road Pinot Noir Gippsland 2016
The brother to the Wickhams Road Yarra Valley Pinot and sourced from Hoddles Creek own vineyard in Gippsland, about 3 hours east of Melbourne. Hoddles Creek Estate, Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Gippsland, 2016 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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