SUMMER DINNER PARTY WITH TWO WAKEFIELDS
byI have a fondness for the light touch and elegance in the wines from Australia’s Wakefield winery. And Vintages is currently offering a white…
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A CREATIVE WINE LABEL…at last!
byThis is not a recommendation as the wine is just about sold out. What I want to tell you about is the back label,…
UNDER $10 SUMMER BUYS #2
byTHE PERFECT SUMMER SIPPING WHITE For me, some summer moments call for “˜lazy-feeling’ whites with flavours suggestive of sun-filled days on a tropical island….
THE NEW AUSSIE STYLE CHARDONNAY
byAustralia rocked the world with rich, slightly sweet Chardonnay ““ which everyone else copied. Often at a lower price. So what was the Aussie…
EXPERIENCE THE 3rd GREAT NON-OAKED, DRY WHITE WINE
byWinemakers use the term terroir to describe a uniqueness in wine coming from a mix of soil, climate and culture. The two best known…
CELEBRATE THE BLACK SHEEP
byIf you have any “˜rebels, reprobates or black sheep’ in your life ““ and hopefully you have, here’s the perfect gift bottle. The wine…
DE BORTOLI IS BACK
byOne of my favourite Pinot Noir’s is back at Vintages. Amazing hit of flavor and complexity for the price. As ever there is a…
TWO GREAT VALUES IN AUSSIE WHITES
byRegular readers will know of my fondness for Deakin Estate’s Shiraz, and now there’s a white mate of similar quality and value. Expect exuberant…
WORLD’S BEST VALUE PINOT IN NEW CLOTHES
byFor decades, Lindeman’s has attracted customers with consistent quality and value. And “˜safe’ labels. Most big selling brands of anything are careful not to…