Hello new release 2020 Grenache from our friends at O’Leary Walker! A big thank you to Jack, Luke and the O’Leary Walker team for sending this sample our way. We enjoyed it one balmy evening recently on the deck as the sun set. Pure bliss! This is the third release from O’Leary Walker’s Seasonal Release…
If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you know I absolutely adore my Chardonnay. I was kindly sent these sample bottles from the lovely folk at Patina and Define Wine Marketing & Communications – thank you very much. Patina are based in New South Wales in the Orange wine region which is…
I wouldn’t normally think about having an aged SBS (Sauvignon Blanc Semillon). This one here from Hollydene Estate is from the 2015 vintage, so 6 years old currently! And you know what? You’d never guess it from the taste! Well there are a couple of hints but it’s still so fresh and juicy. A big…
Could the biggest compliment to a bottle of wine be emptying it? I think so! Wine is to be consumed and enjoyed right? And Georgie’s wines are perfect for that as they are made in a drink-now style, cost a mere $10 a bottle, and come with an expertly matched 80s pop tune. What’s not…
Is it too soon for another Chardonnay tasting note? I mean it has been 3 days since my last one.. 😉 A big thank you to Hollydene Estate who kindly sent us this sample bottle of their Wybong Upper Hunter Valley Wooded Chardonnay 2013 to taste. Both Mr Spittoon and I are die-hard fans of…
Welcome to the world the very first classic sparkling wine from Soumah Wines in Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region! Firstly a big thank you to Soumah for kindly sending this sample* bottle our way, it was a true pleasure getting to know your new bubbly addition. This is a Blanc de Blanc, so it’s made…
Disclosure: A big thank you to Corryton Burge for sending this sample my way! I was under no obligation to post about it and all opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! I don’t know where you are in the…
I was lucky enough to get a couple of Vintec wine fridges last year for my birthday and I love them to bits! I keep them at 12 degrees which is perfect for storing wine. However when I pull a red out to drink, I make sure it has some time to warm up a…
We had some aged cheddar on the weekend and it actually mentioned on the back label that it would match well with Cab Sauv. Our family friends brought over this Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz blend from Tahbilk Winery and I thought it was a match made in wine & cheese heaven. Tahbilk’s 2017 Ambassador Cabernet…