Below you can read about what I have been drinking lately. I love to write my wine tasting notes however you’ll notice that I don’t give wines points or ratings as I strongly believe in personal taste.
It’s been a long time since I have wrote about ALDI wine here on the blog. In fact it was back in 2018 when I wrote the post: ALDI Wine – Is it Any Good? Here’s My Verdict. So I figured it was about time I tried some of the current range and typed up…
It’s one of my favourite days of the year – International Chardonnay Day! If you’re not aware, this fabulous wine holiday is celebrated on the Thursday before Memorial Day (U.S.) each year thanks to the creator Rick Bakas. Which makes the next one on Thursday 22 May 2025. My Chardonnay: The Ultimate Guide From Its #1…
Please note some of these wines I was sent as samples and some links in this article are affiliate links. As always all opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! Have you heard about Prosecco Rosé? It’s pink, it’s sparkling…
If you’re looking for a classic, 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from a cool climate, be sure to check out this Hollydene 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are sourced from the Hilltops region in South Western NSW. I personally think it’s drinking really well right now, however if you have a the patience, it would…
I don’t know who rights the tasting notes and copy for Heirloom Vineyards in South Australia, but it has to be some of the most interesting and enticing words I have seen written about wine! Heirloom are located in McLaren Vale, South Australia and was “conceived in vintage 2000, when a young winemaking student caught…
Mount Avoca focus on producing organic wine from their Victorian winery based in Pyrenees wine region. They grow, made and bottle all their wines onsite and even offer “Eco-Luxe” lodges accomodation at the vineyard. Who doesn’t love a winery escape am I right? The 400 acre property was planted with vines in 1970 and also…
Our wines represent decades of experience, blending the fruit of our heirloom vineyards with the finest traditions of artisan winemaking – dandelionvineyards.com.au Firstly, a big thank you to Dandelion Vineyards in South Australia for sending us the below wines to try. We absolutely loved our tasting journey through the wines and getting to know this…
Did you know Malbec is celebrated on the 17th of April every year? Yep it’s officially Malbec World Day! I was kindly sent this sample from the follks at Terranu Wines in South Australia (thank you!) to sample. I was trying to hold off until we had some blue cheese in the house (the recommended…
Happy Malbec World Day everyone! If you’re not aware, the 17th of April every year is Malbec World Day. It signifies the day in 1853 that President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of Argentina officially made it his mission to transform Argentina’s wine industry. He did this by asking French soil expert, Michel Aimé Pouget, to introduce new wine…