Di Giorgio Family Wines Emporio 2015
A blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Interesting name for a wine, as Emporio translates roughly to “general store” in Italian. I’m pretty sure then […]
Tag Archives: South Australia
Penfolds Bin 389 2001
This one was dragged out of the cellar as a tribute to the last time the Australian Football League team I support had played in a finals series. We didn’t […]
Berton Vineyards Mount Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2014
New addition to the Berton range. Sourced from the region between the Adelaide CBD and the Hills. Berton Vineyards, Shiraz, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA 2014 Under cork. Easy plum, easy […]
Seppeltsfield Grenache 2016
Fruit sourced from the Great Terraced Vineyard on the Western ridge of the Barossa, these “gnarled bush vines” are some 60-80 years of age and planted among “ironstone, bluestone and […]
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2015
Only partially oak fermented, 21% in both French and American. Wine maker is Marie Clay. Wolf Blass, Yellow Label, Shiraz, South Australia 2015 There’s the expected plums and but also […]
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 2015
Staple of many barbeques and function events for over 40 years. Winemaker is John Ashwell. Wolf Blass, Yellow Label Chardonnay, South Australia 2015 Plenty of “Chardonnay” going on here. Plenty […]
St Hugo Shiraz 2013
I’m not usually lost for words, but this introductions has been written several times, none of which passed my usual muster. So I’m opting for honesty here, rather than an […]
Bremerton Wines Special Release Vermentino 2015
Back label gives plenty of alternative names for Vermentino, but leaves no doubt as to the Italian origins. Bremerton Wines Special Release Vermentino, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Spiced mandarin, salt lick, […]
Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 2015
I like seahorses. They’re kind of cool, and in this case, a pretty reliable label indicator that you’re safe to drink a glass or two of the liquid contained within […]
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 2015
This label carries the same “Optimum Drinking Temperature Sensor” as the Promised Land Chardonnay. Taylors Promised Land Shiraz, South Australia, 2015 Bruise purple with pepper, smoky plums and streaky meat. […]
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