Quilty & Gransden Chardonnay 2019
A more restrained cool climate style Chardonnay that is medium bodied with oaky hints and a peaches and cream vibe. Texture can be seen from
A more restrained cool climate style Chardonnay that is medium bodied with oaky hints and a peaches and cream vibe. Texture can be seen from
I haven’t seen a 100% Merlot for a little while and this was a nice surprise. Bright ruby colour with pretty, ripe plum flavours in
Herbal menthol aromas reminding me of fresh alpine herbs. Bright cassis and vanilla oak complete the wine flavours. A more medium bodied, cool climate Cabernet
I loved these labels, they will stand out in a bottle shop and also look great in a café or restaurant. This has a more
This is a classic cool climate Shiraz, made in a medium bodied style. There are pretty, sweet black fruits; black and red plum and earthy
Lovely nose that shows fine boned vanillin oak, yellow peach and baking spices. Savoury minerality balances out the fruit as does the rounded, textural leesy
This vineyard was purchased in 1994 and this is a commemorative 25 year release. Concentrated, inky and full bodied with rich ripe black fruits plus
The ‘Morus’ has all the qualities we love in Cabernet Sauvignon; acid structure, assertive tannins and layered fruit. The tannins are fine and graphite-like supporting
I am a big fan of Cabernet Franc and this one is delicious. This is the second release from Domaine Naturaliste and they have really
A medium bodied style that shows ripe plum and blackcurrant plushness on the palate and the restraint of chalky assertive tannins and herbal freshness. Juicy
Another great value wine from the ‘Discovery’ stable. These wines over deliver on value for money. A vibrant and perfumed nose of pretty violets, vanilla
This wine is restrained and savoury, made in an Old-World style. There is a subtle cut grass note combined with dried Mediterranean herbs and garrigue.
Not your typical grassy style from Margaret River, rather this wine has seen a large portion of barrel fermentation in old oak that gives it
This Mourvedre is from 1853 plantings and are said to be the oldest plantings on earth, impressive! The wine shows lifted perfume of violet and
Concentrated and ripe dark plums dominate this wine that is dense and intense. A mouth-filling and voluptuous wine that tightens on the back palate with
Morello cherries are the first thing that comes to mind when smelling this wine. A more serious and brooding wine with chewy tannins that are
Vibrant purple wine oozing youthful vibrancy. Juicy red and black plum with a candied perfume note. Mid weight with juicy acid and soft chalky tannins
I do love the sweetness scale on the back of this Alsatian Gris, and I agree 100% with the scale that indicates it is slightly
This is the step up in the Domaine Felines Picpoul range, and it delivers with added concentration and flavour. Mid lemon in colour with waxy
A cheeky vibrant little Picpoul de Pinet from the Languedoc. A bright lemony neutral style with dry straw, some leesy characters and briney minerality. Mid
Organic – this Pinot comes from close planted 25 year old vines at 7500 vines/hectare, in the Burgundy model. Perfumed herbal whole bunch nose that follows
Vibrant pink with an orange hue. The palate is slippery, textural and savoury, suggesting a more grown up rose. Chalky texture combines with bright red
This is the second time I have tried these wines. Interestingly, my notes and scores were nearly the same. The first time I was lucky
Two of my favourite things, Tasmania and Riesling. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting this wine, which was flavoursome and mouthfilling. It comes from vines planted in
Just to make a disclaimer – I have always loved these wines and have listed them in many a restaurant or pub list as they
This was a really interesting range of 2016 current releases to try. I had never heard of Pipan Steel, Barolo and Barbaresco obsessives that only
Great packaging that would sit well on a retail shelf or in an ice bucket with friends. I haven’t tried a lot of reduced alcohol
Kerri Greens is a locals surf break between Cape Shanck and Flinders, and is also a winery in the Mornington Peninsula producing some exceptional wines
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