The Vinea Marson Viognier yesterday was a fair warmup, but it this Friulian blend that really impresses. A blend of Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco according to the Vinea Marson website. Italian style. …
It always surprises me how much interesting Italian wine come to Australia. Loads of it. The only problem is that much of the best doesn't leave the 'on-premise' (restaurants and bars) …
Sublime dry German wines: Rebholz Is it a Riesling or a Chardonnay? As a writer (or a pale imitation of one at least), I reserve the most respect for those who can …
Another one from the depths of the tasting note book, this tasting was of the Pinot focused range of Victorian wholesaler Pinot Now, with a range that spans everything from …
Pyramid Valley Grower Series Pinot Blanc 2007 (Marlborough, NZ)$50, Screwcap, 13,9%Winery WebsiteThey don't come more 'cultish' than Pyramid Valley. Comfortably sitting up there with Dry River or Puriri Hills on …
Consumed with Japenese Tapas (Confused cuisine that was hardly convincing) these two illustrate how good 2007 was in Alsace. My sort of wines.Domaine Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc 20072007 appears to …
Pala Crabilis Vermentino 2007Whilst I can understand the attraction of rich and textural Vermentino, this quite well regarded wine feels like an 'also ran'. I'd be interested in seeing a …
