Stockman’s Ridge Rider Pinot Noir 2014
It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few top notch ones to come from the region. The potential is for Sparkling base to which Printhie […]
Tag Archives: Pinot Noir
Deviation Road Pinot Noir 2013
I do like the labels for Deviation Road. If you’re ever traveling in the Hills, you don’t need a smart phone to use your precious data with a “Maps” application […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
The latest release from Franco D’Anna and the talented team at Hoddles Creek. The trade sticker on the bottle states: “Looking for more tannin, better tannin.” Hoddles Creek Estate, Pinot […]
Tasmanian Sparkling Rosé
To quote: Tyson Stelzer, “Tasmania is arguably the greatest region for sparkling wine anywhere in the world outside of Champagne itself.” Not only are there the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir […]
Redbank Ellora Vintage Sparkling 2012
Pretty electric blue label and delicate lettering tells me these grapes were sourced at 550 & 860 above sea level in King Valley, Victoria. Good height for sparkling grapes, obviously. […]
Redbank Emily Sparkling Brut NV
Traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Nice packaging with the altitude definition of the vineyards. Redbank, “Emily” Sparkling, King Valley NV Opens with some meringue/eggy sulfide, light pastry and […]
Calabria Wines…The Tumbarumba Files
Whilst Calabria have their heart in the Riverina, they manage to source quality fruit from other areas, in this case: the cool climates of Tumbarumba on the western edge of […]
House of Arras Grand Vintage 2005 and 2006
Aged 8 years before disgorgement, these wines speak of their place. As Grange is heralded in SA, so should Arras be in Tasmania. Along with classic and classy packaging, the […]
Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2014
Okay. So I’m a little bit of a fan of the self proclaimed curmudgeon Maynard James Keenan. Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Complex rhythms and structures with profound lyrics […]
Huntington Estate Méthode Traditionelle NV
Not a huge amount of Bubbles coming out of Mudgee… Huntington Estate, Méthode Traditionelle, NV Made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lees contact for 12 to 15 months. […]
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