Ochota Barrels 2021 Spring Release 2021 Surfer Rosa Pale fuchsia with iridescent vibrancy is the tell tale sign of restrained and elegant red fruits. The spice infused nose lifts with lingonberries and charcuterie. The palate entry is full, but has a savoury line which is supported by a lively snappy texture reminiscent of persimmon beads … Read More
Eastern Peake & LATTA Vino Spring Releases Eastern Peake 2019 INTRINSIC CHARDONNAY Chardonnay is the all time grape for me, then of course its Pinot Noir having grown up with these varieties. I love growing them, producing them & drinking vast amounts. The rise & rise of chardonnay quality in Australia is so bloody exciting,. A … Read More
Amato Vino Spring Releases 2021 BIANCO Marsanne / Verdelho A rocking mix of skinsy marsanne and lively verdelho. Getting into it… white peach and citrus, lime and grapefruit, with phenolics backing up the rear giving the wine a nice long textural ride to your destination. Creamy! It’s the hallmark of the palate, yet bright and bouncy where … Read More
Protero Spring Releases Halliday Wine Companion – Best New Wineries – Runners-up Protero Adelaide Hills A short narrative on a long time line; 2004, Stephen, Fiona, Bella and Finn return from Piedmont to find Nebbiolo growing in the Northern Adelaide Hills just outside Gumeracha. Planted by Rose and Frank Baldasso in 1999. Many chances to purchase … Read More
Gentle Folk Spring Releases 2021 RAINBOW JUICE A new direction for Rainbow Juice from this release onward but with the same philosophy at its core; loads of skin contact, juicy acidity and aromatic deliciousness. Style: Aromatic crunchiness. Drink: Slight chill, drink now. Varieties: Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon, Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Riesling. Source: Various … Read More
Mac Forbes Spring Releases _________ 2020 Village Releases The Villages tier represents a huge step in the broader understanding of the wonderfully diverse Yarra Valley. For years, the Yarra has been represented by both single vineyard wines and broader blends across the whole region. Mac has long held the view that with experience and curiosity, different … Read More
Pooley Spring Releases Top Ten – Real Review Top 100 Australian Wineries- Pooley Wines #9 _________ 2020 Pooley Riesling Varietal/s: Riesling Production: 18267 bottles Alcohol: 11.8% PH: 2.99 TA: 9.1 g/L RS: 8 g/L GI: Coal River Valley, Southern Tasmania. Vinification: A blend of Butcher’s Hill Riesling (60%) and Cooinda Vale Riesling (40%). Handpicked. Whole bunch pressed … Read More
Express Winemakers Spring Releases _________ 2021 FOAMO Organically grown Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir bottled before fermentation was finished to provide some fizz. Tastes like ruby grapefruit, watermelon and fruit tingles. 2021 DRINKING WINE (WHITE) Blending on the fly and trying to recreate the magic of the first white drinking wine, the final blend was … Read More
BK Wines Spring New Releases 2021 CIDRE What a difference a year makes! Where 2020 saw the one of the smallest grape harvests in recent memory but apples by the bushel-load in our newly adopted orchard, our second cidre vintage was at the other end of the spectrum – a tiny crop of apples amidst … Read More
Latta August Releases _________ JURASSIQUE 2020 BLANC Lack of rain, poor flowering & general harsh conditions of the past few years have contributed to the lack of Chardonnay grown at Eastern Peake. This wine is from two vineyards – ours at Coghills Creek & the one at Tarrington. It was previously mentioned no 2020 would … Read More
