We finally were able to catch up with some family on the weekend in real life instead of just on FaceTime (thanks COVID 🙁 ). Therefore I knew we had to have some extra special to accompany our lunch. The wonderful folks at Taltarni Vineyards here in Victoria sent us this sample bottle (thank you!).
50 years! That’s how old Cape Mentelle in WA’s Margaret River region are this year after being founded in 1970. Congratulations guys ? and thank you very much for this sample bottle.
Tahbilk Old Vines 2017 Cabernet Shiraz Tasted: 14 June 2020 Ending the weekend on a high note with a taste of this newly released old vines 2017 Cabernet Shiraz from Tahbilk Winery in Central Victoria’s Nagambie Lakes region. Tahbilk are celebrating their 160th anniversary this year having been established in 1860! They have blocks of Shiraz vines…
This is one of those wines that is impossible to stop at just one glass. Trust me! Taltarni Vineyards kindly sent me this sample bottle to taste recently and it’s safe to say we enjoyed every last drop.
Hirsch Hill Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted: 26th May 2020 Have you visited the Yarra Valley in Victoria? Next time you’re in or around Melbourne (and there’s no Covid restrictions) do it! It’s an easy day trip being less than an hours drive from the city.
I’ve been so excited about cracking into these 2 samples from Handpicked Wines – thank you!! The plan of attack was to taste them side by side and enjoy an evening of Margaret River Cabs.
Have you tried the new release 2018 Great Southern Cabernets from
It could definitely be the cooler weather, however it’s safe to say since having our bub that I’ve definitely reached for a glass of red over white. It’ll be interesting if that continues to happen! Did your tastes change after having a bub? One of my recent tipples was this Bailey Wine Co 2018 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon…
Ahhh you’ve got to love a big glass of red after a long day. I love my Riedel XL varietal glasses, I have 1 Cab Sauv glass and a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir glass (I also had a Riesling glass but someone broke it!) which I got at a masterclass at the Good Food & Wine Show a…