Annette Lacey MW

Annette is currently the Group Beverage Manager for Solotel, a diverse hospitality group also having worked in some of Sydney’s finest restaurants as a sommelier including Banc, Claudes and Marque. She completed the rigorous Masters of Wine programme in 2020, was a professional winner in the 2014 Vin de Champagne Award, a Len Evans scholar and wine judge. She also is a fantastic communicator in wine and sprits including as a lecturer for the WSET.

Domaine Felines Jourdan Cuvée Feline Picpoul de Pinet 2019

Other - Specialty

This is the step up in the Domaine Felines Picpoul range, and it delivers with added concentration and flavour. Mid...

Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet 0219

Other - Specialty

A cheeky vibrant little Picpoul de Pinet from the Languedoc. A bright lemony neutral style with dry straw, some leesy...

Savaterre Pinot Noir 2017

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Organic – this Pinot comes from close planted 25 year old vines at 7500 vines/hectare, in the Burgundy model. Perfumed herbal...

Savaterre ‘Le bon Vivant’ Rose 2019

Other - Specialty

Vibrant pink with an orange hue. The palate is slippery, textural and savoury, suggesting a more grown up rose. Chalky...

Mayford John Warwick Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

This is the second time I have tried these wines. Interestingly, my notes and scores were nearly the same. The...

Bream Creek Reserve Riesling 2018

White Wine - Riesling

Two of my favourite things, Tasmania and Riesling. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting this wine, which was flavoursome and mouthfilling. It...

Juniper Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2019

White Wine - Chardonnay

I do love a chardonnay, so was really excited to look at the new vintage of the Juniper Karridale. 2019...

Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling 2020

White Wine - Riesling

When old is new. This label is like ‘wow’, eye catching and bold but of course it is so much...

Stories

MW Corner – Annette Lacey casts an eye on Domaine Naturaliste

October 8, 2021

Annette Lacey MW

Just to make a disclaimer – I have always loved these wines and have listed them in many a restaurant...

Pipan Steel – Alpine Valleys Nebbiolo to remember

Annette Lacey MW

This was a really interesting range of 2016 current releases to try. I had never heard of Pipan Steel, Barolo...

Brown Brothers Refreshingly Light

Annette Lacey MW

Great packaging that would sit well on a retail shelf or in an ice bucket with friends. I haven’t tried...

Local Knowledge: Kerri Greens

December 29, 2020

Annette Lacey MW

Kerri Greens is a locals surf break between Cape Shanck and Flinders, and is also a winery in the Mornington...

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