I love prosecco – well, I love most fizz, but prosecco is always fresh and has a story to tell. For instance, the very first time I was tempted by…
d’arenberg The Noble Mud Pie Viognier Arneis
Some vintages are rotten, but not to the core. Just to the skin when it is a case of the noble rot botrytis cinerea. A rot that is loved almost…
Wines for Christmas! ….
There are so much choice on the shelves for drinking with your Christmas dinner. Want to put something different on the table but not sure what? Here is a loose…
Ara Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
New Zealand’s Marlborough region has SO much more going for it than just Sauvignon Blanc, it has the potential for elegant and charming Pinot Noir too. The Ara Single…
Upcoming Events ……
Themes for upcoming events are: (dates & venues will be released through the member email only) January 2018: New world vs Old world classics – from Sancerre or Kiwi Savvy to…
Yalumba ‘The Y Series Viognier’
The ‘Y Series’ Viognier has all the classic hallmarks of the variety along with some characters from being fermented with wild yeast. Ripe, lush apricot tart with some spiced…
All I want for Christmas is an Aldi advent calendar!
This looks like one box of fun! A new wine is hidden behind each date…. in mini form including four sparkling wines. The pack includes wines from around the world….
Domaine Vieux Vauvert Medium Dry Vouvray
Vouvray has made an artform of making fine Chenin Blanc in all its forms. The ‘Medium dry’ on the label means there is some perceptible residual sugar on the…
Rieno de la Vina Reserva Rioja
A ripe one from the premier Spanish region of Rioja. This bold red puts the grape Tempranillo in the spotlight. Rich vanilla, toasted oak and nutmeg overlay fresh raspberry and…
d’arenberg The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana
A seriously tasty dessert wine with a name that will make the uninitiated blush. The Osborn family are known for catchy, sometimes really weird, names for their wines and this one…