Showing posts with label NV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NV. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Sorby Adams Morticia Sparkling Shiraz NV

 

Sparkling Shiraz is a great drink but sadly it gets pigeonholed as a "Christmas drink". Park that idea and reap the reward when you pop that top off this on any of the other 364 days of the year.

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Woodstock Old Fortified Tawny Style NV

 

Winter is fortified season. As part of a new tasting experience at the Woodstock cellar door, three fortifieds and a Botrytis have been matched with Haigh's Chocolates. A dark chocolate almond cluster is the weapon of choice with this Old Fortified Tawny Style.

Friday, 8 July 2022

Woodstock Muscat NV

 


Dangerously smooth, I received this Muscat from Woodstock as part of their celebration of International Chocolate Day. Three fortifieds and a Botrytis have been matched with Haigh's Chocolates for a very different cellar door tasting.

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

O'Leary Walker Romalo Sparkling Shiraz NV

 


Named in honour of Norman and Hurtle Walker, Nick Walker's respective father and grandfather who spent over 100 years in the wine industry., the Romalo cellars were where they honed their craft. Wrap your lips around this tasty Sparkling Shiraz.

Monday, 14 March 2022

Howard Park Petit Jeté NV

 

Really enjoyable, this is a serious looking fizz that is not so serious on the hip pocket. Nicely done from the crew at Howard Park.

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV

 


There's something about Champagne that just makes you feel a little bit fancy. This Pommery impressed deluxe. A blend of forty crus, it sees 36 months in bottle before release.

Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Thomson & Scott Noughty Organic Sparkling Chardonnay NV

Throw it in a flute and there’s a good chance your friends wouldn’t know it's alcohol-free except the dancing won’t get worse the more you have… A fabulous alternative when seeking a non-alcoholic fizz.

Monday, 27 December 2021

Howard Park Jeté Brut NV

 

A wonderfully structured and balanced sparkling from Howard Park. I'll have another glass thanks.

Penley Estate Georgina Sparkling Shiraz NV

 


This time of year is cricket season and sparkling Shiraz season. Here is a handy wine from Penley Estate.

Thursday, 23 December 2021

Golden Grove Estate Marnita Muscat NV

Soak your dried fruit in this overnight and then spoon over ice cream. There is a Christmas hack. Or just sip slow. A fab non-vintage Muscat made from Golden Grove Estate's 65-year-old vines - the oldest and the original vines planted on the estate.

Wednesday, 1 September 2021

Louis Pommery England Brut NV

Vranken-Pommery has become the first Grande Marque Champagne House to produce a sparkling wine from English Terroir.  

Friday, 20 August 2021

M Burton Shiraz I NV

 


When you pour all your knowledge and expertise into one bottle to celebrate a milestone, this is what you get. A sleek, detailed and considered wine from Gundog Estate winemaker Matt Burton.

Monday, 16 August 2021

Yelland and Papps Old Vine Grenache NV

 

This wine grows on you - big time. The marriage of three vintages (2018, 2019, 2021) from the same vineyard, it's a bit like stepping onto a cable bridge. Initially a little shaky, with some forward momentum you can't help but embrace the vista and natural beauty that surrounds you. 

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Jester Hill Shiraz Roussanne NV

 


An interesting blend that brings together portions of Shiraz from 2018 & 2019 and a splash of Roussanne (2019).

Sunday, 23 May 2021

Brockenchack Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz NV

 

Drink more Sparkling Shiraz. It is such a versatile style of wine - pre-dinner, with a meal, dessert or on its own. Spring evenings poolside is where I'm at.

Monday, 8 March 2021

Mitchell Wines Peppertree Sparkling Shiraz NV

 


Sparkling Shiraz is a fabulous style of wine that is often overlooked. This Mitchell Wines release is blended with vintages back to 12 years. A moreish and complex wine ready for your drinking pleasure.

Monday, 18 January 2021

Monday, 26 October 2020

Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV

 

Sparkling Shiraz is SO Australian but the shame is that it is pigeon holed as a Christmas Day drink. Surely we can do better than 1 out of 365? Check out this great value beauty and perhaps your afternoon drinks with friends may change course.