Let’s start the week on a rosé-y note! Firstly a big thank you to the team at Good Pair Days (GPD) for this sample. GPD offers a monthly wine subscription so you can taste and learn about new wines on the regular. You receive tasting notes and food match recipes for each bottle every month + a…
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…
So darn delicious! This 2020 Rosé from the lovely folks at Hither & Yon is made from 100% Aglianco. Aglianco is a black grape variety predominantly found in Southern Italy. It typically makes a full bodied, high tannin and high acidity wine. This Rosé ($26) is superb. We had it with curry on Friday night –…
Seriously Hither & Yon you’ve got some damn fine wine and food pairings *micdrop* A big thanks for the sample to try guys! While we were very enticed by the idea of matching this 2019 McLaren Vale Tempranillo with some Mexican food as recommended. We also loved your suggestion of: ‘chargrill some chorizo and halloumi…
Oh my, last night we had a feast!! You may have caught a glimpse on my Instagram Story. Firstly a big thank you to Hither & Yon for kindly sending us a sample of their 2019 McLaren Vale Touriga to taste. When I read the food match, I just had to give it a go:…
If you enjoy full-bodied, dry, red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, then wines made from the Nero D’Avola grape variety might be for you. Nero D’Avola originates from Sicily in Italy and it’s associated with flavours such as black cherries & plums, liquorice and tobacco. Head over to Wine Folly for a great write-up on the…