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Wittmann 100 Hills Dry Riesling 2022 – quality on a budget.

I hold the opinion, unpopular I might add, that Germany could not make a dry Riesling to save their life- this has only 6.0 grams/liter. I grew up drinking bone dry Rieslings from Clare Valley in Barossa in South Australia- my reference point. This is a great example of what I consider to be,Continue reading “Wittmann 100 Hills Dry Riesling 2022 – quality on a budget.”

Prazo de Roriz 2021 – Douro. Exciting red that won’t break the bank.

The grapes were sourced primarily from Quinta de Roriz and the balance from Quinta da Perdiz and Cima Corgo and then aged in 400-liter French oak barrels for 6 months. I should also point out that the 2021 vintage was excellent and as good as the 2019 vintage- a vintage considered one of the best.Continue reading “Prazo de Roriz 2021 – Douro. Exciting red that won’t break the bank.”

Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon 2014 – from the cellar.

I am very happy to find that this is not only holding up but drinking beautifully. The hints of lemon, beeswax and toasted brioche are still evident on the nose but has softened, as one would expect. The palate is alluring, and whilst lacking the racy acidity it possessed upon release it has evolvedContinue reading “Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon 2014 – from the cellar.”

Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022 – Exceptional.

South Africa is known for a lot of great things and quality Chenin Blanc is one of them. The grapes are sourced from the oldest vineyards on the Reyneke Estate planted in 1974 and 1976 and are registered with the South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP). For those more ‘technically minded’ I found this: “TheContinue reading “Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022 – Exceptional.”

Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020

I have been drinking Two Hands Wines for 20 years or so and their passionate pursuit of single vineyard and single regional varietals reflecting the specific terroir is not only admirable but exceptionally rewarding, not to mention satisfying for us as wine drinkers. My case in point is the Garden series- seven Shiraz from 6Continue reading “Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020”

Scaia Rosso 2021 and Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva 2021.

Q: What do four brothers do when they inherit 50 acres of vineyards in the eastern section of Valpolicella from their father? A: Buy 75 more acres and start a Winery of course. They released their first wine in 1995 under the Tenuta Sant’Antonio label before launching a new project in 2006 under the ScaiaContinue reading “Scaia Rosso 2021 and Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva 2021.”

“There’s Gold In Them Hills” and sometimes it’s in the form of vineyards in Paso Robles.

Tooth & Nail Wine Co. Two wines from the Tooth & Nail Wine Co. located in Paso Robles that sit outside the box of your Paso expectations- that will not disappoint. The Possessor 2021 This is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petite Verdot. I decanted this forContinue reading ““There’s Gold In Them Hills” and sometimes it’s in the form of vineyards in Paso Robles.”

Labyrinth Wines

The website will tell you “Labyrinth Wines are dedicated to making bold wines to enhance your life” and that is pretty accurate. Doesn’t all wine enhance your life? Winemaker and Owner Rick Hill founded Labyrinth in 2000 and released his first wine from fruit sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. InContinue reading “Labyrinth Wines”

Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’

Belasco De Baquedano Llama Cabernet Franc 2021 This is 100% Cabernet Franc made from 35-Year-old vines and aged for 6 months in French Oak Barrels. The Consulting Winemaker is none other than Michael Rolland, who is a Bordeaux-based oenologist, with hundreds of clients spread over 13 countries as well as several wineries he owns orContinue reading “Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’”

Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.

All my favorite Roussanne and Marsanne wines have always be French, all that changed today when I tasted Avennia’s La Perle from Columbia Valley. This is a blend of 78% Roussanne and 22% Marsanne and is everything you could possibly want from these varietals. The man behind this exceptional wine is Chris Peterson, former winemakerContinue reading “Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.”