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Rosé Wines

Rosé Wines- Pink is the new red! Rosé wines could be called the best new trend of this century, certainly the most refreshing. Yes, you guessed it, I love Rosé wines. Fifteen years ago, you were looked at strangely if you served your guests a Rose. Ten years ago, you were considered cool and hip.Continue reading “Rosé Wines”

Giant Steps Chardonnay 2019.

This could just be the best Chardonnay you will drink this year! In 1997 Phil Sexton arrived in the Yarra Valley in search of vineyards with very specific conditions, or terroir if you like, to make Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs with purity and finesse. Joined by winemaker Steve Flamsteed in 2003, his dream has comeContinue reading “Giant Steps Chardonnay 2019.”

Introduction to White Wine- part 2.

There are so many other White Wines, thousands in fact. Below is a shorter list you may want to work through. Check out my reviews and you’ll find most, if not all, in the course of the coming year. Pinot Grigio: Grown in Italy (lighter and more acidic), Alsace (bolder and spicier) and California (stylisticallyContinue reading “Introduction to White Wine- part 2.”

Introduction to White Wines- part 1.

White wine is fun, it’s cool and refreshing and screams summer, Of course white wines can be drunk all year round. The interesting thing about grapes is the transition grapes go through from start to finish. White grapes in their early stage of growth can taste like tart green apples and not much else, butContinue reading “Introduction to White Wines- part 1.”

I have received suggestions …

to write a series of articles to introduce you to the world of wine, all the nuances of different varietals, how to choose glassware, storage, cellaring and of course food pairing so keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks. Hope you find them informative and fun to read.

One of my favorite grape varietals- one sip and you’ll agree!

Grape Varietal: Viognier Viognier is a delicious aromatic grape that varies in profile from region to region. It is a lost step child in the family, that barely registered in the radar 50 years ago. Its origins point back to Northern Rhone but there is some additional evidence that Croatia may be its birthplace- thisContinue reading “One of my favorite grape varietals- one sip and you’ll agree!”

Vasse Felix- making world class wines in Margaret River- pt 2

After tasting the current vintages, I have to say that they display wonderful elegance and restraint with impressive balance, reflecting the regional characteristics whilst raising the bar from previous vintages. Congratulations Virginia on an amazing job! Filius Chardonnay 2017 – Elegant with impressive balance. Lovely bright nose with layers of apple and citrus and pineappleContinue reading “Vasse Felix- making world class wines in Margaret River- pt 2”

Vasse Felix Winery- making world class wines in Margaret River- Pt 1.

The winery was the first in the Margaret River region and was established by Dr Tom Cullity who spent a number of years searching for the perfect site for his vineyard. There is no documented evidence of Tom reading Dr Gladstones report in 1965 but needly to say both men were definitely “ahead of theContinue reading “Vasse Felix Winery- making world class wines in Margaret River- Pt 1.”

Margaret River- one of the best wine regions in the world.

By world standards this region is definitely the new kid on the block with barely 50 years under its belt! It’s not like Bordeaux or Tuscany going back centuries but what it can pride itself in is a handful of wineries (and growing every year) that produce world class wines. The very first winery toContinue reading “Margaret River- one of the best wine regions in the world.”

The Romance of Spain- captured in a bottled

Ferrer Bobet Red Blend- 2016 This is an impressive wine by anyone’s standards! This intriguing blend of 50% Carignane, 25% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and most definitely has that immediate appeal factor that is most desirable in a wine. I should also mention at this point, it won the Gran Vinari d’OrContinue reading “The Romance of Spain- captured in a bottled”