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”
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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.”
Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenére 2019- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries old wine making experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “Les Basques” and refers to the origins of the former owners who planted the first vines in around 1750 in Bordeaux. They are alsoContinue reading “Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenére 2019- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)”
International Carmenére Day- 24th November.
November 24th is International Carmenére Day and is the day designated in Chile to celebrate their most popular wine. Originating in Medoc in the Bordeaux region in France and was transplanted to its new adopted home sometime around 1850 or so, certainly before Phylloxera swept across Europe in 1867 destroying the vineyards. For many yearsContinue reading “International Carmenére Day- 24th November. “
French Know How with Chilean Grapes- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries old wine making experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “Les Basques” and refers to the origins of the former owners who planted the first vines in around 1750 in Bordeaux. They are alsoContinue reading “French Know How with Chilean Grapes- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”
Buglioni Valpolicella Ripasso 2017 ‘Il Bugiardo’
Il Bugiardo means the Liar in Italian. In 1993 Alfredo Buglioni bought the old farmhouse of his dreams situated in the heart of Valpolicella along with 4 acres of vines- all classic local red varietals including Corvina, Corvinone, Molinara and Rondinella. Fast forward to 2000, Alfredo, his son Mariano and with the help of anContinue reading “Buglioni Valpolicella Ripasso 2017 ‘Il Bugiardo’”
An Italian couple- – a couple you will want to invite over!
Every wonder when your planning a dinner party, who the perfect couple is to invite, I’m suggesting these might be the one’s. Illuminati Riparosso- Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2018 Nicola Illuminati started the Winery in 1890 and has been in the family ever since making wine for 130 years. I guess that means they have itContinue reading “An Italian couple- – a couple you will want to invite over!”
Glaetzer Winery- we’ve been in Barossa since 1888, makes us ‘almost locals’
The family settles in Barossa in 1888 but it wasn’t until nearly a century later Colin Glaetzer established Glaetzer Winery. Today his son Ben is the winemaker and driving force behind a tight portfolio of only four wines. Ben’s approach of minimal intervention with the belief that great wines are made in the vineyards haveContinue reading “Glaetzer Winery- we’ve been in Barossa since 1888, makes us ‘almost locals’”
Vine to Table 