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Croatian Wines- part 2

I also got to taste a Rosé, three delicious red wine / blends and an impressive dessert wine. Rosé 2020 I know it’s not ‘Rosé season’ (is there really such a thing) and this is a (really) late entrant but it is crisp and clean and refreshing and everything you want from a quality Rosé.Continue reading “Croatian Wines- part 2”

Croatian Wines- Part 1

I was first introduced to Croatian Wines in 1996 when I was the Portfolio Manager for a company who was the sole importer and distributor of Croatian Wines into Australia. I was super impressed and surprised at just how good these wines were, and still are today. Like many other European countries, wine hasContinue reading “Croatian Wines- Part 1”

Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.

Two Hands Winery was born out of a conversation between two mates- Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, at an engagement party. They both agreed that they wanted to make the best possible Shiraz (and Shiraz based) wines from prized winning regions in Australia in order to showcase the diversity of the Shiraz grape to theContinue reading “Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.”

Siduri Pinot Noir 2014

“Siduri, named for the Babylonian Goddess of Wine, is the result of our founders’ mutual love of Pinot Noir- and a dream that they could make great wines of their own” Source: http://www.siduri,com Sourced from vineyards located in the Santa Lucia Highlands, a notable region for producing exceptional Pinot’s. I travelled through there 26 monthsContinue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir 2014”

Canvasback Cabernet 2016

If the label looks familiar to the point it reminds you of something, your right. This is a side project, if you like, brought to you by Duckhorn Winery in Napa. This wine is part of a select portfolio of wines sourced from the Red Mountain district of Washington State with a reputation for producingContinue reading “Canvasback Cabernet 2016”

Apologies for the break in articles.

I consult on a retail level and December was exceptionally busy. I have several articles I will be posting in the next two weeks so keep your eyes open. And remember my old motto … You don’t need an event to open a great bottle of wine. The opening of a great bottle of wineContinue reading “Apologies for the break in articles.”

Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache

Robert Oatley Wines started in the late 1960’s when Robert planted vines with the sole purpose of selling them to another winery. Let’s fast forward 10 years, that contract fell through and on a “Friday afternoon decision’ they decided to make wines for themselves. Assisted by his son Sandy, progress was made with the wineryContinue reading “Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache”

Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.

Its this time of the year that I love, despite it being cold and winter approaching. You ask why, glad you asked, new vintage releases from Australia, as well as elsewhere land on my desk ensuring weeks of tasting awesome wine. Yalumba is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia and was started by Samuel Smith,Continue reading “Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.”

What to Drink at Thanksgiving?

There are so many great wines that go with all the wonderful Ham and Turkey and let’s not leave out all the trimmings. For years Beaujolais Nouveau, made from the Gamay grape has become a staple at the holiday dinner table. Given the supply chain issues and the potential lack of this wine arriving inContinue reading “What to Drink at Thanksgiving?”

Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.

Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies the one of the top producers in the Ventoux region of the Rhone – Domaine de Fondreche. In the shadow of the mountain, the vines are an average age of 40 years planted in chalky clay over limestone. Ventoux Blanc, Rhone Valley 2020- If you’re tired ofContinue reading “Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.”