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.
New Wine Release! Firstly a big thank you to Heirloom Vineyards for sharing this very special bottle with me. This is the Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache 2020 new release which retails for $80 via the Heirloom website (20% off if you order 6 or more currently). Hand tended vines Whole-bunch fermented with extended maceration Basket pressed and…
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 I kindly received this sample of the Moss Wood 2018 Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon to taste recently (thank you!!) and while it’s most definitely in its infancy, this Margaret River Cab Sauv is going to be enjoyed for years to come. I believe Moss Wood recommend at least 10 years…
FYI: Currently if you sign up to Dandelion Vineyards mailing list on their website you’ll receive a $75 welcome voucher. This Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020 won a gold medal at the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition (USA) 2020. It retails for $27.50 and has a high level of natural acidity, is…
Happy Fizzy Friday wine-lovers! And before you ask, my sparkling jacket is from Little Party Dress. We’re sipping on Cava aka Spanish Sparkling Wine thanks to the lovely folks at Good Pair Days who kindly sent us this sample. Yet again another fabulous pick by GPD based on the results of their Palate Quiz I…
Please tell me I’m not the only mama who is matching wine to baby friendly meals? The adults need to have some fun at meal time apart from constantly picking food up off the floor right? My last winning match was the Family Friendly Faijitas (What Mummy Makes cookbook) and this Schwarz Wine Co 2020…
Pinot Noir thrives in cool climates like WA’s Great Southern wine region. The region is made up of 5 subregions, has over 50 wineries and is approximately a 4-5 hour drive south of Perth. A big thanks to the team at greatsouthernwine.org.au for gifting me this bottle of the Castle Rock Estate 2018 Pinot Noir…
Do you love tonic water? Then you’ll probably like this wine! Introducing the Unico Zelo New Disco 2020 Fiano from Riverland. I received this in my sample pack from Good Pair Days (did you see the Instagram Reel??). Thanks GPD! If you’re keen to try out Good Pair Days for a monthly wine subscription, make…
This is the 2020 Petit Blanc from Hither & Yon which I bought online via their website. It’s made from 100% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains grapes from McLaren Vale in South Australia. It’s a fun, easy drinking white which we thoroughly enjoyed on the deck as the sun set. For the wine nerds out…
Of the 4 wines we purchased last month from BAIE Wines, I reckon this 2020 Pinot Gris might be my favourite. Who else is a fan of Pinot Gris? It’s super easy drinking, food friendly (we matched it with fish’n’chips by the beach) and well balanced. It has yummy juicy flavours of pears, stonefruit and…