Felicette Grenache Blanc 2020
Grenache Blanc is one of the most underrated varieties and this example show why. But beware that this is a grape variety which impresses with
Grenache Blanc is one of the most underrated varieties and this example show why. But beware that this is a grape variety which impresses with
Yes that’s right, a French Grenache with space cats on the label named after Felicette, a Parisian stray that was the first cat in space.
A very good value introduction to natural wine here from Sicily and made from the local Nero d’Avola grape variety which has a delicious brightness
A good first step into the world of more natural wine made with organic grapes and minimal additions. It’s crafted from Cattaratto, a very widely
Seriously, how could you not love a wine called Funkstille? And I am happy to say that the wine absolutely lives up to expectations. It’s
From one of the cooler parts of Chile comes this very smart Pinot Noir that beautifully showcases the savoury and herbal style of Pinot Noirs
A very Spanish style of Grenache from the inland region of Navarra which shows another delicious side to this variety. It’s a deeply coloured and
In the best years Jansz hold back a small amount of stock for additional ageing on lees, the 2013 having spent over seven years gaining
A classic Heggies Riesling with the seamless quality which is only seen in the best vintages. The colour is very pale – never a bad
A surprisingly rich vintage sparkling wine from Jansz already drinking beautifully and that lacks nothing in the way of complexity. Pale golden in colour, there
A bright and clean sweet wine style, with the purity found in wines from the Heggies Vineyard on display, this is bursting with quince, apricot
A classic Tasmanian Blanc de Blancs style already close to its peak. Pale golden in colour it opens up with fine and detailed aromas showing
This is a wine that is quite shy and easy to miss on first opening. But give it a big glass, a swirl, and it
I just fell in love with this deeply coloured and flavoured version of Barossa Grenache which is a bit of a bruiser in style but
The team behind Purple Hands, Mark Slade and Craig Stansborough, have shown themselves over the years to be adept at making a wide range of
Here is a good value, crowd pleasing Barossan for your next dinner party sourced from the Stansborough Vineyard in WIlliamstown. Despite its deep colour, the
If you are a fan of big, powerful Chardonnays then the Double Oaks is probably not for you. But if delicacy and finesse is your
Deep cherry red and radiating with youthful energy, this is a rich and decadent Australian Grenache which will appeal to fans of Barossa Shiraz and
Impenetrable ruby in colour with very old vines clearly on display, the wine opens with precise and focussed aromas of blackberry, mulberry and fruit pastilles
The Blackstone Paddock range is regularly home to some of the finest value wines in Australia and this Chardonnay could be the best yet under
While there might be a bit of a shortage for some Champagnes right now, luckily the Veuve Monsigny Brut Selection is still kicking goals making
A good step up from the standard Veuve Monsigny here thanks to the fruit sourcing from Premier Cru vineyards, which make up the top 10%
Yes that’s right – pink Prosecco. It seems the Italians were not happy only making the most popular sparkling white wine on the planet and
Well this must be very close to a first – rosé made from Aglianico and Shiraz. Normally known for powerful and rustic wines, Aglianico has
It is a rare miracle when two superb vintages go back to back, and, for Coonawarra, 2021 and 2022 may mark the moment in time
Henschke have now brought their premium wine releases together for release dates and vintage, which provides a good snapshot of the year, 2019 in this
There are many facets to the role of Chef de Cave in a major Champagne house. At its heart is honouring the house style while
Imagine being a premium Sparkling wine or Champagne producer. You spend years perfecting winemaking techniques and crafting quality wines to see much of your product
Over forty years is a long time in the world of Champagne. Very few wines make it past their second decade, let alone their fourth,
The Clare Valley’s historic Florita Vineyard at Watervale was the source of John Vickery’s exquisite Leo Buring DW series. Today the Barry family have returned
McLaren Vale is a region that is going from strength to strength. Our McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2022 includes over 150 wine reviews plus essays from Angus
2020 is looking like a very interesting vintage and the south-east (Coonawarra and Wrattonbully) could be the standouts, although many of the wines need time
The Artisans of Barossa Grenache Project offers a superb insight into how different winemaking techniques can radically alter the style and profile of Grenache. Picking
It modern times, negotiants have increasingly been seen as imposters in Burgundy. As small famous estate names have increasingly taken all the kudos, the negotiants,
It is not everyday you get to sit down with one of Australia’s Barolo experts and taste through a bunch of Barolo from a single
Cloudburst is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. It is one of the most unusual wine stories of the last 20 years. Establishing a vineyard,
It always a pleasure to taste the new red wine releases from Wynns Coonawarra Estate. With wines dating back as far as 1952, Wynns has
2021 Cornerstone Grenache – 92 Points This ripe and fleshy Grenache is packed full of fruit with layers of raspberry and red licorice aromas with
Viognier is one of the world’s most misunderstood grape varieties. The spelling and pronunciation do not help and all of us in the wine industry
Leeuwin Estate is an Australian masterpiece and represents the dream of coming ‘from nowhere to somewhere’. It is an accidental creation born from happenstance and
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