Though it was about time I pulled a 2013 RSW Shiraz from the cellar, it has been a few years since I checked in on this stunning wine and I was more than curious to see how this wine has evolved. The wine was named after Robert Strangways Wigley, a noted South Australian eccentric andContinue reading “Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz 2013 – from the cellar.”
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet 2017
This is old school Cabernet, knows its lane and does not disappoint, not even for a second. An excellent expression of Napa and all that it offers. Family owned since its beginnings in 1961 with pioneering vintner Joe Heitz cutting his teeth in Napa in the 1950’s. He is credited in ushering in a newContinue reading “Heitz Cellar Cabernet 2017”
Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022.
All my favorite Roussanne and Marsanne wines have always been French, all that changed last month 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, formerContinue reading “Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022.”
Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2018- an absolute delight to drink!
To understand why this wine is such a pleasure to drink it is helpful to know how it came to be: Hand picked grapes from their famed Block 20 planted in 1946, mechanically sorted, and fermented in 675 Lt ceramic eggs remining on skins for 158 days post fermentation and then aged in eggs forContinue reading “Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2018- an absolute delight to drink!”
Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.
Established by Tom Bergess in 1972, this Howell Mountain Winery had a reputation for making elegant Cabernets, was sold to the owners of Heitz Cellars in 2020. I can see exciting times are ahead for this winery. This is mostly Cabernet- 90% with 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Aged for 22months in 15% newContinue reading “Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.”
Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2020
This is elegant, restrained McLaren Vale Shiraz that is both seductive and appealing from the first sip. This is part of their single vineyard Premium release wines and was sourced from a 2.3hectare block 12 planted in 1999- a southeast facing vineyard planted on sandy and ironstone soil. 2020 was a tough vintage but someContinue reading “Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2020”
Contacto Alvarinho 2023 – An absolute delight to drink.
What are you going to be drinking this Sunday when its 84 degrees? … this delightful Portuguese white of course. This is a Vinho Verde which really means it is a white wine that can be made from several different varietals or a blend of. I have it on good authority this one is 100%Continue reading “Contacto Alvarinho 2023 – An absolute delight to drink.”
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.”
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”
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