Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2019- Clare Valley, South Australia- Spectacular! Yes, you read correctly, Assyrtiko, the classic Greek varietal is now grown in Australia, since August 2012 no less. When you think about it, the climate in Clare Valley and surrounding wine regions is most definitely Mediterranean so it makes sense that it was bound to appearContinue reading “Four Wines that define the term ‘Highly Allocated’.”
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Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.
In my day job I get to taste some really interesting wines, some great, some OK, and some that just make me smile from the first sip. These are three of them. Paul Hobbs is the man behind this impressive Chardonnay made from predominately estate-grown fruit totally from Sonoma Coast and Sonoma County- two wineContinue reading “Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.”
Wakefield Winery- St Andrews Releases
The vineyard is named after the historical property established in 1892 after the family acquired the property in 1996, with the first vintage released in 1999. It is worth noting that these flagship wines are only released on outstanding vintages. The St Andrews Vineyard Releases are nearly impossible to get in the US. MakeContinue reading “Wakefield Winery- St Andrews Releases”
August 14th is National Left Handers Day, lets celebrate …
with Two Mollydooker Wines. For those of you that don’t know Mollydooker is Aussie slang for left-handed people. One Red and One White from Mollydooker Winery. I have had the pleasure of not only drinking these wines from the first vintage almost 20 years ago, but also meeting, talking about wine, and of course drinkingContinue reading “August 14th is National Left Handers Day, lets celebrate …”
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.”
An Elegant Blockbuster from Yakima Valley, Washington.
K Vintners Motor City Kitty Syrah 2020 This is made by Charles Smith, who, over the past 20-plus years has built a reputation of making allocated, single vineyard wines of quality and appeal from some of the best vineyards in Washington. With his long flowing hair, he looks like he is more comfortable walking ontoContinue reading “An Elegant Blockbuster from Yakima Valley, Washington.”
The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine
The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine Not all wines should be chilled to the same temperature because of their chemical composition. The backbone of white wine is acidity. The structure of a red comes from its tannins. Dessert wines have different amounts of residual sugar. Sparkling holds carbon dioxide (CO2). All have varying degreesContinue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine”
Four Great Wines from Two Best Kept Secret Regions.
Allow me to introduce you to Vinaceous Wines, Margaret River and Frankland River: Vinaceous Wines was established in 2007 and is owned and operated by marketer Nick Stacy & winemaker Mike Kerrigan; part of the new movement of non-traditional wine producers – choosing to source grapes from the best vineyards in the premium maritime climateContinue reading “Four Great Wines from Two Best Kept Secret Regions.”
This Weeks Pick of the Bunch- World Class Riesling and Malbec.
Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2020- with elegance and finesse! This is a single vineyard release sourced from their 1961 Block, and, you guessed it, planted in 1961. This block is home to the oldest vines the winery owns, and I suspect the oldest Riesling vines in Clare Valley, given the valley was the siteContinue reading “This Weeks Pick of the Bunch- World Class Riesling and Malbec.”
Paso Does It Again, and Something special from Italy.
41 Highlands Black Granite Red Blend 2020 This was Wine Enthusiast #1 Top 100 Best Buys and I have to agree, it’s great drinking and exceptional value- rare these days!! This is a blend of 45% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 15% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 10% Merlot and reflects in the glass. This is what IContinue reading “Paso Does It Again, and Something special from Italy.”
Vine to Table 