It’s rare I get caught off guard, happens once or twice a year if I am lucky. This 100% Syrah from the Cornas region of Cote du Rhone has done just that. Jean Luc Colombo and his wife Anne’s commitment to Syrah is legendary, and this, their iconic flagship wine displaying all the elegance andContinue reading “Jean Luc Colombo ‘Les Ruchets’ Cornas Syrah 2018”
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Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.
Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies one of the top producers in this 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 of drinking Chardonnay,Continue reading “Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.”
Two Beauties from the South of France.
Gérard Bertrand An 560 Cotes Du Roussillon Villages GSC 2020 So much has been written about Gérard Bertrand, me included, so I will not go over the previous ground. From humble beginnings as a 5-year-old helping to pick grapes rising to be one of France’s best Rugby Football players to cutting his career short toContinue reading “Two Beauties from the South of France.”
A late in the season arrival from Provence- but worth the wait.
Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé 2022 This arrived in store this week, a late arrival for the ‘Rosé Season’ whatever that means. Rosés can be drunk all year round, and, like Champagne, it should not be limited to one season or a particular celebration. This is a great argument for the adage ‘saving the bestContinue reading “A late in the season arrival from Provence- but worth the wait.”
Something French and Something Australian- for your drinking pleasure.
Shatter Grenache 2021 Joel Gott teamed up with Charles Bieler to bring you ‘Shatter’ sourced from the hillside vineyards around the town of Maury, in Roussillon, not far from the Spanish border. It is a blend of 96% Grenache and 4% Syrah and co-fermented. The vines were planted over 60 years ago on pure blackContinue reading “Something French and Something Australian- for your drinking pleasure.”
Two Delights from the South of France- Domaine Paul Buisse.
Domaine Paul Buisse. Cruising down the Cher River, an offshoot of the Loire River you could be forgiven for not noticing the numerous Chateau and Castles that have made this beautiful and historic region home. The repetitive rows of vineyards can be distracting. It is in this region (Touraine) that Domaine Paul Buisse hasContinue reading “Two Delights from the South of France- Domaine Paul Buisse.”
Terroirs du Vent ‘La Violette’ Viognier 2021 – An absolute delight!
Before you say anything, I know winter is closing in and it’s cold outside but this really is an awesome wine. It’s just arrived this week and one sip and I couldn’t say no! I’m sure you’ll agree. Brought to you by Jean Luc Colombo, his wife Anne, and their daughter Laure, now head winemakerContinue reading “Terroirs du Vent ‘La Violette’ Viognier 2021 – An absolute delight!“
Another bottle Your Highness?
André & Michel Quenard Roussette De Savoie 2021 Technically it is called Altesse but it is most commonly referred to as Roussette with the origin of the name means Highness or Your Highness- reflecting its stately quality, texture, depth and finesse. This Roussette hails from the regions of Savoie and Bugey and is considered theContinue reading “Another bottle Your Highness?”
Domaine Paul Mas produces some of the best value wines in all of Southern France.
Three new wines and a brand-new look for a few others. These guys produce some of the best value wines to come out of Southern France, and more specifically Languedoc, a region known for its white wines and medium bodied reds. Château Paul Mas consists of three Estates: The Castle- a 25-ha vineyard in Conas,Continue reading “Domaine Paul Mas produces some of the best value wines in all of Southern France.”
Three More Interesting Wines from this weeks offerings.
Masseria Liveli Passamante 2019 The vineyard the grapes are sourced is next to a forest called Passamante which drew its name from couples that would sneak off for amorous rendezvous there. Pass meaning to pass by and amante meaning lover and quickly became known as the Forest of Lovers. An inspiring name for an inspiringContinue reading “Three More Interesting Wines from this weeks offerings.”
Vine to Table 