New Mezcal Arrivals Alipus Lovingly selected premium artisanal mezcals hand- distilled in family distilleries in rural pueblos in the state of Oaxaca,in southwest Mexico. Alipús pueblos are remote, reached only on dirt roads. Small artisanal distilleries preserve – uncorrupted – the traditional centuries-old ways of distilling mezcal. These family distilleries are very old-fashioned operations. Some … Read More
2023 slint chardonnay 3167 bottles produced, a tightly wound cool climate chardonnay which leads with mouth-watering grapefruit and nectarine mealy granny smith apples and a fine tuning of nougat and honeysuckle spice sets the foundation for the almost nettle like svelte texture aromatically evolving between, bee’s wax and meyer lemon rind the palate is … Read More
(Image: Gentle Folk Wines) About “Prior to winegrowing, we were both marine scientists, specialising in phycology (the study of marine plants). In our PhD studies (at different universities), we studied the biodiversity of different seaweed groups and how they are related. It was super fun and the discovery and naming of new species a big … Read More
(Image: Damon and Jono Koerner – Koerner Wine / www.koernerwine.com.au) About “Koerner Wine is a partnership between brothers Damon and Jonathan Koerner. Our wines are produced from fruit grown in the Watervale area of the Clare Valley, with the majority coming from our family vineyard, Gullyview- owned and managed by Mum & Dad, (Christine & … Read More
(Image: Dave Fletcher – Fletcher Wines / www.jamesmorgan.com.au) About For the Wines “I consider myself lucky to be making wines in the Langhe and even luckier that I have no legacy to follow. It’s led to a freedom to play and deconstruct tradition, all in an attempt to start afresh without any boundaries. I’m on a constant search … Read More
Brian 2018 Oregon releases _________ From part-time Brian Mike Bennie: ‘Yes, that’s right, the quixotic and exciting Brian winemaking outfit have been making wines in Oregon since 2017. The Tasmanian wines, ‘Rizza’, ‘3Pinots’ and ‘Gris’, are mirrored in Oregon, using almost identical winemaking approaches… Brian primarily source from and produce at Keeler Estate Vineyard – Eola-Amity Hills … Read More
Latta Vino & Eastern Peake Owen Latta- YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR 2018 GT Wine ____________________________ ‘Winemaker Owen Latta’s age belies a wealth of experience, making him a deserving winner of the Young Winemaker Medal for his quality Eastern Peake and Latta Vino wines. Second generation winemaker Owen Latta is the Ballarat kid setting the Australian … Read More
Ngeringa “I grew up with biodynamics on my parents’ Jurlique herb farms. To grow our grapes any other way was unthinkable.” – Erinn ____________________________ Ngeringa has been certified biodynamic for more than 20 years. It is the biodynamic process that creates a balanced and healthy relationship between soil, plant and all living beings – and … Read More
Ochota Barrels 2020 Spring Releases ‘..arguably the hottest new release ticket in Australia. These are the best yet from Taras and Amber Ochota. DO NOT MISS THEM’ Nick Stock ____________________________ Mike Bennie Winefront: 23 July 2020 ‘As a caveat, I tend to decline reviewing Ochota Barrels wines formally as I consider Taras Ochota and family close … Read More
Kolfok wines by Stefan Wellanschitz Brand new arrival’s from young star of Austria’s Mittburgenland- redefining the region. _________ The word has its origin in Burgenland. It describes a character who critically decides against the convention. My wines are not produced or made, rather I would like to act modestly as an observer, giving the wines … Read More
