Crafters Union In Session Sauvignon Blanc 2019
I have another lighter and lower alcohol wine for you today guys! I’m definitely seeing these wines gain in popularity, so it’s great to see so many options on the market.
Whicher Ridge Elevage 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
To be honest, my Mum is pretty picky when it comes to wine. And that’s fair enough, she knows what she likes and doesn’t waste time on wines that don’t make her palate jump with joy. This sample bottle (thank you Cathy) of Whicher Ridge Wines 2017 Elevage Sauvignon Blanc did just that. In fact the bottles…
Austin’s 2018 Pinot Noir – Geelong (Victoria)
With my parents visiting recently, naturally a few bottles of wine was consumed 😉 I find it’s really great to get the conversation going about what each wine is like as everyone has different taste buds and experiences with a wine. This sample of the Austin’s 2018 Pinot Noir from Geelong (Victoria) I tasked my Dad and uncle with…
First Creek Wines Harvest Cuvee Sparkling Wine
Woohoo for birthday wine! It was my birthday in Jan and the wonderful team at Good Pair Days was all over it with this sample bottle of bubbles (thank you!!).
La Ruchette Doree 2015 – Rhone Valley, France
Traditionally French wine labels don’t give much away. Unlike wines fro, Australia and NZ, it’s not usual to mention the grape variety on the front. This ‘La Ruchette Dorée’ 2015 is from a traditional winery in the Southern Rhone Valley.
Pierres Blanches Pinot Noir – France
We recently pulled out this French Pinot Noir from the cellar which Cellarmasters kindly sent us last year (thank you!). It’s made in the Pays d’Oc region in Southern France and is destined to be a food wine. We had it with bbq meat and salad and it went down a treat ?
The People’s Sessions Lower in Alcohol Rose
I’ve chatted to a few people recently about lower alcohol wines and I’m glad there’s quite a few around to choose from including this The People’s Wine Sessions 2018 Rosé from Hawkes Bay weighing in at 9% alc/vol.
Sunset Wines & Brews 2020 – Perth’s Coastal Wine Festival
Today we welcome back to the blog the lovely Nicola Heyes who headed to Sunset Wines & Brews with her hubster Ralph on behalf of the Travelling Corkscrew. She was sending me updates all night as I sat in front of Netflix, to say I was just a bit jealous is an understatement! If you’re…
Villa Maria 2017 Organic Merlot – Hawkes Bay, NZ
Villa Maria Estate started organic winemaking 20 years ago and 30% of their owned vineyards are now organically managed. They’re aiming for 100% by 2030. This family business currently has 3 organic wines available in Australia, this Private Bin Organic Merlot for $20, an organic Sauv Blanc which you can find my notes on a few…