Spring is in the air and in my glass. Introducing one of the recent new releases from Wills Domain Winery in WA’s Margaret River – Mystic Spring 2019 SSB (Semillon Sauvignon Blanc). Continue reading
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Arlewood 2015 La Bratta Bianco
Arlewood Wines are located in Margaret River and I’ve been lucky enough to try a few of their wines and really enjoyed them. These guys started up shop in 1984 and are also known for their sheep farming.
This 2015 La Bratta Bianco is part of the Vino Bambino portfolio and I couldn’t wait to try the sample they sent me. It’s made from mainly Sauvignon Blanc (79%) with a hint of Semillon (16%) and a splash of Chardonnay (5%). French oak and extended time on the yeast lees were part of the making of this wine. Continue reading
Grace Farm 2018 Cane Cut Semillon Margaret River
Ripe Semillon is made sweeter on the vine by cutting the canes and allowing the grapes to dehydrate and the sugars to concentrate for 30 days. Hand-picked and pressed into old French puncheons then wild fermented”
^^ Is how this newly released Grace Farm 2018 Cane Cut Semillon is made. Continue reading
Dormilona 2017 Blanco
Dormilona is pretty lit, don’t ya think š
As soon as I saw this Dormilona 2017 Blanco available on The Wine Gallery’s website, I knew it was destined to be part of this months TC Wine Club.
Dormilona means lazy bones in Spanish which is a nickname winemaker Jo Perry picked up in Spain however it also refers to her hands-off approach to winemaking. Continue reading
9th Fable by Usher Tinkler Wines 2018 Hunter Semillon
Semillon grapes make such delicious wine and the Hunter Valley is renowned for producing epic ones.
This 9th Fable by Usher Tinkler Wines 2018 Hunter Semillon is sold exclusively through Cellarmasters at $17 per bottle. I like this little snippet on the label: Continue reading