Read my tasting notes for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 3drops Great Southern Shiraz below: 2018 3drops Shiraz: Tasted 26th April 2020 It had been far too long between drops, 3drops that is! I have been eagerly awaiting to crack into this 2018 Shiraz sample over the last couple of months (thank you Jo!) –…
2018 was an outstanding vintage for both whites and reds in WA’s Margaret River which is why the recent release of Happs Wines ‘Three Hills’ wine range has been much anticipated.
Happy 50 year anniversary Cape Mentelle! If you haven’t yet visited Cape Mentelle in Margaret River, pop it on your to do list once we’re on the other side of this Coronavirus pandemic. It was back in 2013 when we visited the cellar door and uncovered the deliciousness of the brand. Cape Mentelle was established by…
Did you indulge for Malbec World Day yesterday? Naturally Mr Spittoon and I had a wee splurge once the bub was in bed. We cracked into this Western Australia Hayshed Hill 2017 Malbec from Margaret River. This bottle was in my sample 2020 Chef & the Cellar Calendar Case from Wine Selectors. Each year Wine Selectors releases a…
I can confirm that even after pregnancy and giving birth that I still love Chardonnay! We dipped into the cellar for this one as I was feeling like something a little special. We picked up a case of this Evans & Tate 2010 Redbrook Chardonnay from WA’s Margaret River a number of years ago and we are…
With an introduction like this, how could this not be the perfect ‘iso’ wine to consume right now..
You may know Windfall Wine Estate for their stunning Merlot’s however I’m here to let you know they also make many other great tipples including a Sauv Blanc.
Seriously if you haven’t visited Whicher Ridge Wines and their sensory garden yet, pop it on the to do list for 2020 when you next head down south from Perth. We visited in 2015 and still look back on what a great spot it is. Plus their wines are so good! This here is a new release…
Hands up if you’re a Petit Verdot fan? I’m loving the amount of PV you can now find in Australia. This red grape is most commonly known in the French Bordeaux blend where it adds structure, tannin, colour and flavour to the wine.