Di Giorgio Blanc de Blanc 2017
The Limestone Coast region (including Mount Gambier and Coonawarra) doesn’t produce a lot of sparkling white wines, but Di Giorgio here take Chardonnay from their Kongorong vineyard at Mount Gambier, […]
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Perelada Stars Brut Nature Cava 2017
An exclusive import to Australia by Cellarmasters. Comprising the indigenous grapes Xarel·lo (40%), Macabeo (28%). Parellada (25%) there’s a touch French influence with Chardonnay (5%) and Pinot Noir (2%). Made […]
Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée 2014
“Méthode Tasmanoise” is the trademarked style for Jansz Tasmania’s method of making in the traditional style. Jansz Tasmania, Vintage Cuvée, Pipers River, 2014 Fine, elegant bead. Creamy brioche notes with […]
Di Giorgio Sparkling Merlot 2016
Sparkling Red rarely gets a mention outside of the Christmas period, but when done well it can match many types of dishes. Make sure you’re matching power with power though: […]
Perelada Stars Brut Nature Cava 2014
An exclusive import to Australia by Cellarmasters. Cava continues to offer great value for money, considering the amount of labour involved in making. A blend of indigenous xarel-lo, parellada and […]
Stockman’s Ridge Storm Sparkling 2011
Irony that the last time I reviewed a wine from Stockman’s Ridge (2016), I wrote this introduction: “It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few […]
Mitchell Harris Sabre Sparkling 2014
The Mitchell Harris flagship. This vintage sees the mix as 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir and the alcohol dropped a little. Fruit sourced from the Macedon and Pyrenees ranges. […]
