Recently, I had the pleasure of trying 14 examples from around the world, tasted blind with a group of like minded pinofiles. (Yes, those who love Pinot even have a nickname. It’s that serious of a hobby for some.) It’s moments and events like that continue to capture my imagination, drive my curiosity and also …
Often branded a fickle grape. The difficult one. The mercurial or mysterious one. The seductive wine. Pinot Noir has beguiled people for generations. With over 1,000 registered clones it’s one of the most diverse families of grapes and has given us a range of wines we love and enjoy around the world. The ultimate Pinot …
A: vibrant ruby N: medium intensity of red cherry, tar, wet earth floor aromatics with some herbal notes with sage and elements of cola P: medium intensity with high acid, medium tannins with a bitter back end of scorched pork skin, sour red cherry, tangy acidity, pencil shavings and cola notes. Spicy but short finish. …
A: beautiful deep and bright ruby N: medium + intensity nose offering depth of flavours, dark forest fruits, cherry, sarsaparilla, earthy, blue flowers, blueberries and warm raspberry top notes with just a hint of meatiness. P: medium+ intensity with spicy savoury tartness from high acid and dusty tannin mouthfeel. Bright blue spectrum fruits with dried …
This was gifted to me by a colleague, as he doesn't drink pinot and I'm more than happy to not only try something new but... well... drink pinot noir. It's one of my favorite grapes when done right. Styles vary, with some preferring a more savoury and others a more vibrant fruity style. I am …
In southern hemisphere, summer is fast approaching. In Sydney, it's peeking it's head every few days before winter claims it's rightful place yet again. While today might be a tad chilly, all of 11 degrees, next week is looking sunny and positively pink drinking weather! Recently, I've had the pleasure to try some rose and …
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A: Vibrant ruby in the glass. N: Earthy and raspberry notes, and very youthful. P: Tight tannins and tart acidity with plenty of juicy and delicious fruit, think raspberries and blackberries. There's an earthy note and some brambly heather. A beguiling little number out of Canberra that should evolve nicely over the next 5 to …
October 25, 2012 It started as a simple day, with fresh breathe of wind, sun and trip to work. The excited mounted - because I was heading to the NSW Top 40 Trade Tasting. It's simple - all wineries that produce wine in New South Wales, Australia submit their what they think is a good …
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