That title is a bit misleading actually - I don't mind tasting Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio category, even though the category has become something of an abomination. Indeed much of …
What a disappointment this lineup was. So many boring wines, with too many edging towards flavourless, acidic water territory. Obviously price plays an important part here, but that doesn't excuse …
Ra Nui Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014 Imported by Tyrrell's. Green straw. Succulent, musky nose though with a lean and reductive edge. Palate is sufficiently phenolic, loaded up with C02 and dry to …
Escarpment: The other Martinborough superstar There's one in every region. Often more than one, actually, particularly in the more remote and less fashionable locations. They're the 'other' superstars. The 'other' superstars are wine …
Lethbridge Pinot Gris 2014 (Geelong, Vic) Apparently there are now more Pinot Gris than Riesling vines in Australia (and more in Australia than France) according to this Lethbridge label. Sad state …
November Tasting Notes Roundup A few wines that passed the Australian Wine Review tasting bench during November - lots of 'almosts' this month, plus some real surprises from Taltarni. Tenefeate Creek Merlot …
Bleasdale Pinot Gris 2014 (Adelaide Hills, SA) 13%, NSW, $19 Always intriguing to try a wine with a bit of bling - this has 2 trophies to its name. Smartly sourced from the …
Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2013 (Coonawarra, SA) 13.9%, Screwcap, $20 This is genuinely orange. 'Partridge eye', 'I can't believe it's not from Provence' orange. Fun wine it is too. Produced from …
Waipara Wai Pinot Gris 2013 (Waipara, NZ) 13.5%, Screwcap Another cynical $20 Kiwi Pinot Gris. Pear juice on the nose suggests ripe fruit, but the palate shows none of the weight or intensity …
Mud House Pinot Gris 2013 (Marlborough, NZ) 13.5%, Screwcap, $18.99 By the numbers Marlborough Pinot Gris. Has a muted, sweaty pear nose that initially suggests life, but that is a misnomer. Underneath the …
More imported goodies from the Negociants portfolio Negociants Australia can not only lay claim to the finest range of imported wine in Oz, but they put on some great tastings too. …
