It’s that time again. Time to inspire me to spend more money on drinks, even though the WineArk cabinet can’t be closed properly and the Amex is maxed out.
Actually, I’ve recently sent a case of wine to auction (there’s a Chanson Grand Cru Burgundy in the latest Langtons auctions), which means there is space in the cellar. Let’s fill it up again!
I’ve already started with some Peter Lauer Riesling (which I always love), and I’ll probably dip into some of the Latta recent releases as well…
What about you, what have you been buying this month?
On the drinking front, undoubtedly, the highlight was a Bindi Block 8 Pinot Noir 2021 which looked way too young but also delicious. It’s really quite a purple wine for Bindi with a profile that makes you wonder if there isn’t some Shiraz in the blend. I say that, but it’s still a proper Pinot, not some faux big red, complete with all these tomato juice fruit/spice contrasts. Don’t make the mistake of opening it now – come back in 2-3 years.
This Fleet Lichen Rosé 2023 also went down a treat, with a complexity and finesse often missing from local pink wine. I find some of the Fleet releases can be too delicate, but the Yarra rosé is spot on.
Speaking of pink wine, I really enjoyed the new Alkina Kin Pink Semillon 2023. 100% Barossan Semillon Gris, with some skin contact and barrel ferments for complexity. All strawberry chews with a little musk, there’s this wonderful texture/fragrance interplay here that feels less Semillon and more fancy rosé. It’s soft-edged, layered and interesting – just delicious.
What about you? What have you been drinking this January 2024?
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