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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’”

Gibbs Winery- known by few but enjoyed by all that have tasted.

Gibbs – Napa Valley The history of this family stretches all the way back to the 1950’s when Lewis Gibb Carpenter Jr settles in Saint Helena and planted nuts and fruit crops adding grapes in the mid 1960’s, specifically Cabernet, Cab Franc, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Over the years many well known wineries in theContinue reading “Gibbs Winery- known by few but enjoyed by all that have tasted.”

Time For a Little R&R- Italian Style.

We’ve all had a challenging 18 months and I think it’s time for a little R&R, Italian style, so pick your favorite chair and open one of these beauties and enjoy the day go by. Despite coming from different, but equally great producers, both these wines come from the Piedmont Region in North Western Italy.Continue reading “Time For a Little R&R- Italian Style.”

Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.

The Hamilton family first planted vines in 1837 less than a year after Sth. Australia was established. Hugh, current 5th generation winemaker is most definitely the Black Sheep and Larrikin in the family history. With wine names like The Rascal, The Scallywag, The Ratbag and The Villain you don’t have a case to stand onContinue reading “Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.”

Piattelli Winery- Mendoza Magic.

Piattelli Torrontes 2020- ‘one of the nicest Torrontes I’ve tasted’ This is a beautiful high-altitude wine with impressive structure and elegance. Sourced from their vineyards in Cafayate ‘The Beautiful’ is renowned for its natural beauty is also one of the highest regions suitable for growing grapes in the world, situated at 5,600 feet. It isContinue reading “Piattelli Winery- Mendoza Magic.”

Pago Del Cielo ‘Celeste’ Tempranillo 2017- Wonderful Potential.

This has all the makings of a sensational wine, wonderful drinking now, with only 4 years under its belt. Its not only the aging potential (5 – 10 years) but it’s the long-term potential of this wine in the coming vintages to develop into something special. This is definitely one to keep a close eyeContinue reading “Pago Del Cielo ‘Celeste’ Tempranillo 2017- Wonderful Potential.”

Bet you haven’t tasted these two wines before …

Liguria di Levante Ciliegiolo 2019 The vineyard is located on the boarders between Liguria and Tuscany in small 3-hectare plots and about 3 miles from the ocean. With the seafaring city of Genoa as its capital and frequented by the Etruscan’s, they have been credited with starting wine growing in the region 1,000 years ago.Continue reading “Bet you haven’t tasted these two wines before …”