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 […]
Tag Archives: Pinot Noir
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. […]
Segura Viudas Gran Cuvée Brut Reserva 2011
I like Cava. Actually, what I most like about Cava is showing it to people. I usually start by explaining that it’s made in the same way as Champagne, yet […]
Azahara Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Azahara is the Australian sparkling wine made by the Spanish owners of Deakin and Katnook Estates. They also own Freixenet and Segura Viudas so there’s a small amount of pedigree […]
Jansz Tasmania Premium Cuvée NV
The “entry level” wine for Jansz yet still head and shoulders above so many other Australian Sparkling wines. Jansz Tasmania Premium Cuvée, NV Strawberries and green apple. Celery, nougat and […]
Run Free by Singlefile Pinot Noir 2014
Pinot Noir is a fickle grape at the best of times, traditionally suited to cool-ish climes where is doesn’t get overtly ripe and retains elegance and structure. Run Free by […]
Wobbly Boot Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Paul, Lynda and Isaac Williams have just released the second wine under their ownership of this vineyard, the 2015 Pinot Noir to go along with their Sauvignon Blanc. They’ve recently planted […]
