A Luxury Birthday Escape In The Swan Valley
It’s lovely to welcome Naomi back on the blog who is sharing with us the luxury birthday weekend she went on with her partner Bryce in Perth’s Swan Valley… Happy Birthday Bryce!
Whicher Ridge Elevage 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
To be honest, my Mum is pretty picky when it comes to wine. And that’s fair enough, she knows what she likes and doesn’t waste time on wines that don’t make her palate jump with joy. This sample bottle (thank you Cathy) of Whicher Ridge Wines 2017 Elevage Sauvignon Blanc did just that. In fact the bottles…
Whicher Ridge Pretty Flamingo 2019 Rosé
Now this is my idea of a great night – bubble bath, wine, book and pampering. Anyone keen to put today off and do this instead? If you haven’t heard, last year, Whicher Ridge Wines released their brand new wine – Pretty Flamingo 2019 Rosé made from Margaret River Shiraz grapes. Thank you Cathy for sending over this sample…
Aylesbury Estate 2017 The Pater Series Cabernet Sauvignon
I love sharing my wine with people who are really going to appreciate it. Does anyone else have certain wines they share with some people and not with others? Guilty! I know my Dad loves his big red wines, especially his Aussie Cabs. Which is why I recently took this lovely Aylesbury Estate 2017 ‘The Pater Series’…
Whicher Ridge 2016 Whitetail Sparkling Chardonnay
Happy 2020 everyone! I hope you’re planning on have a wine-filled year! Naturally we had to see the new year in with a fantastic bottle of bubbles and this Whicher Ridge Wines 2016 Whitetail Sparkling Chardonnay from WA’s Margaret River definitely hit the mark. Start the year as you’re meant to go on, as they say!
Harewood Estate – One For The Riesling Lovers
Naomi has been busy drinking her way through WA’s Great Southern wine region! It’s great to have you back on the blog Naomi… I had made the decision quite early on that while I was in Western Australia’s Great Southern wine region, as a part of Taste Great Southern, that I would try and explore…
La Violetta 2017 'Loosie' Rosé – Great Southern, WA
Sunday’s are for getting a bit loose don’t ya think ? I was excited to see this La Violetta Wines ‘Loosie’ 2017 Rosé in amongst Good Pair Days selection when I choose my last sample pack. Andrew “AJ” Hoadley makes some pretty interesting wines and this rosé is no exception.
Bellarmine Dry Riesling 2009 & 2017
You know you’re in for a treat when a bottle of 09 Riesling shows up on your doorstep with its little sister – a 17 Riesling. Not to mention the 09 just picked up a gold at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge in the ‘Museum Class Vintage 2015 and Prior – Dry’ class.
Houghton 2018 Reserve Shiraz – Western Australia
Western Australian Shiraz anyone? Introducing the new Reserve range from Houghton Wines. “The Houghton Reserve range epitomises Western Australia’s signature varietals and features a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc at a RRP of $14.99.”