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byCLASSY SHIRAZ While Jacob’s Creek Barossa Shiraz is not bone dry, it invigorates more than most of its Aussie cousins. The rich flavours are…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
Local Sparkler
byELEGANT LOCAL SPARKLER AT A REASONABLE PRICE This Chardonnay-based sparkler has a gentler touch than most Bruts. The expression is pure pleasure, with a…
BEST $14 CHAMPAGNE IN THE WORLD
byOkay, it’s not Champagne, but Spain’s Cava producers employ similar time-consuming, expensive production methods ““ resulting in wines with the classic Champagne yeastiness. While…
“˜TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY’ RIESLING
byThe best local Dry Rieslings have the energy and sleekness that one might associate with the experience of riding in an expensive Italian sports…
My Perfect RED!
byFor once the back label describes it perfectly, “˜the wild aroma of Syrah, the silky texture of Grenache, and the fresh tang of Carignan’….
TOLLO BACK ON TRACK
byAfter a few years of average quality, Tollo’s Montepulciano is back on form. Delicious, bright flavours riding on an edge of refreshment ““ and…
Castano!
byCASTANO INTRODUCES VARIETY TO SPANISH REDS Now that they have become popular, it’s important to know that Spanish reds offer styles other than the…
Rich Reds
byMY NEW LOVE AFFAIR Fans of rich reds will be delighted to hear that I’m joining the ranks. At least with the wines from…
Bordeaux is Back!
byHURRAY FOR OLD FASHIONED BORDEAUX RED My fondness for Bordeaux reds took a dive several years ago when producers started crafting for the American…