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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A Red and A White for your consideration.
Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 The estate dates back to the 1,300’s and was acquired by the Folonari family in 1971. Perched on the top of a picturesque hill, this 385-hectare estate, consists of 90 hectares under vines and 15 hectares of olive groves. They also have a separate farmhouse with extensive gardensContinue reading “A Red and A White for your consideration.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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