TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay 2015
The entry level release but by no means a pedestrian issue. TarraWarra Estate, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2015 Nectarine stone fruit with lemon zest freshness. Just creamy notes smear the landscape […]
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TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2015
I visited the Yarra Valley in late April this year (full write up coming soon) which included a stop at TarraWarra Estate. Little expense has been spared in the creation […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2016
A tasting in situ of Hoddles Creek wines over a weekend in April this year shows that while their pinot noir gets the hype now, the chardonnay is a slow […]
TarraWarra Estate MDB Chardonnay 2015
The sparkling jewel in the multi faceted crown of TarraWarra: the “MDB” for this label is Marc and Daniel Besen, founders of TarraWarra. This apex from TarraWarra is only released […]
Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015
Part of the new range from De Bortoli of easy drinking, food friendly wines celebrating “laneway culture.” Grapes sourced from Yarra Valley, King Valley and Riverina. Down The Lane, Shiraz […]
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 […]
Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2016
De Bortoli’s new range of “cheeky vinos” which are “crafted to capture the feel and soul of inner-city laneway culture.” The wines are made by “blending for interest and flavour […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015
Franco D’Anna is one of the Princes of the Yarra Valley when it comes to Chardonnay. His expert ways with the fruit is highlighted not only from the wines of […]
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