Nepenthe Pinnacle Nebbiolo 2021
Dried cranberries, smoked orange zest, amaro notes that cut through the dried red rose and tarry elements of this Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo plus lovely, firm
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Dried cranberries, smoked orange zest, amaro notes that cut through the dried red rose and tarry elements of this Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo plus lovely, firm
Kaffir lime leaf, horseradish root, celery, there is a mild spiciness in this Tumbarumba Grüner, almost like having a ceviche or green curry (the one
Golden Delicious apples and crème fraîche, white nectarines, lemon zest and a sprinkle of ginger. This Hilltops Fiano varietal characteristics are surely shining through, and
Quinces, beeswax, acacia, toasted Brazilian nuts, almond butter, mandarin peel. On the palate is toasty and nutty, creamy, and round. Oak is there all the
Fresh wild strawberries, red currants, black cherries, blood plums, poppy seeds, sweet rolling tobacco. Savoury/earthy, spicy elements of cinnamon and cardamom from whole bunches supported
I remember buying this Sangiovese for Rosetta restaurant (Melbourne) wine list over six years ago, the reason being that I was looking for Australian wines
Blackberries, black plums, green bell pepper, new polished leather, Dominican cigar box, dark chocolate (I’d say Dominican again here, 85% dark). Elegant on the palate,
Mataro, Mourvèdre, Monastrell. Call it as you wish, but the most important thing here is that it can shine by itself without being the third
Prunes, kirsch, bramble, stewed black plums and black cherry. Seems like that the crostata alla frutta nera (black fruit tart) that my grandmother used to
Whenever I see that translucent blueish hue, a deep-like-a-dark-night colour, and a concentrated blueberry/plum/violet trio, I’m always in the Malbec territory. The moderate level of
Reductive nose, pour it in an ample glass and contemplate nature while you’re waiting. Or decant the wine and get done with it. Fresh blue
A blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Syrah. A poised nose, with aromas of wild strawberries, black cherries, rhubarb, red plums, vanilla pods, banana
Fruit sourced from the King Valley. Not the usual pale lemon green colour for this Pinot Grigio. A shining gold with a rather exotic and
A rather shy nose to start. Then, it opens up to peaches and cream, mango, honeydew melon. The palate is round and soft, with delicate
Wet terracotta, an aroma that I commonly associate with skin contact wines (regardless of the use of clay pots in the winemaking). Quince, honeysuckle, turmeric,
Cloudy in colour, but in this case it’s not a bad thing. Col Fondo literally translates from the Italian ‘with the bottom’ indicating the presence
Did you know that Pinot Grigio has a pink coloured skin? So, it goes by itself that if you leave it in contact with its
James Scarcebrook has worn many hats over his years in the wine industry, but Italian wines have always had a special place in his heart.
Spanna is another name for Nebbiolo, and it is commonly used for the style made in the extreme North of Piedmont, the Alto Piemonte. The
Fruit sourced from the Merbein vineyard (just outside Mildura), owned by the Chalmers family. Just to give you an idea, this family is the reason
An impenetrable colour and nose. Then mulberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, black plums, with sweet accents of vanilla and cedar from the oak and the pungency of
A concentrated nose with aromas of raspberries, wild strawberries, red plums, and red cherries. Then, a fragrant scent of red flowers, sprinkle of cinnamon, some
Fragrant like the first whiff of spring that we all have been waiting for. Aromas of baked pears and apples, white grapes, chamomile, and freshly
Paula Pipan makes some of the finest examples of Australian Nebbiolo in the Alpine Valleys. And I’m heartened to see how far Nebbiolo has gone
About a month ago I was helping a friend in his wine shop, and I happened to come across Munda Wines for the very first
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