De Bortoli Organic Shiraz Field Blend 2020

 

Barbecues and pizza night just found an extra bit of energy with this field blend from De Bortoli. Organically farmed in the Riverina region, red fruits are plush and skip along. 

1920 Wines Alcohol Removed Pinot Grigio 2021

 

There is a first for everything, and after more than ten years of reviews, this Alcohol Removed Pinot Grigio is the first non-alcoholic wine to grace these pages. Bravo! With the non-alcoholic drinks market suggested to increase its market share by up to 30% by 2024, I suspect I may be posting a lot more of these drinks in the future.

La Bambola Vermentino 2021

 

Eat Italian food and drink Italian wine - life doesn't need to be complicated. This is a wine made exclusively for Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, a chain of Italian Restaurants.

Berton Vineyard Vermentino 2021

 

A clean, fresh and easy drinking Vermentino charged with refreshment that only asks for $14 for you to indulge in that pleasure.

Berton Vineyard Winemaker's Reserve Fiano 2021

 

A tropical-driven Fiano that glides through the mouth, hand me a serve of calamari and chips, please.

Berton Vineyard Winemaker's Reserve Aranel 2021

 

Go rare and exotic to impress your friends with this vibrant and crisp white. Aranel is such a rare variety that there are only two Australian producers bringing it to the people. For $20, you could be the trendsetter in your tribe.

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz 2020

 

For 14 bucks this is super stuff. Berton Vineyards have a knack for producing smart wines for little outlay. Here we go again with a great bargain.

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Rosé 2020

 

A very tidy Rosé for $13.

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Sauvignon Blanc 2020

 

A cracking value Sauvignon Blanc from Berton Vineyard. Slurps in the sun done easy for a mere $13. 

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Durif 2019

Durif is a street tough. A big, burly frame but with a soft smile when coerced. 

Berton Vineyard The Black Shiraz 2019

A big wine that has a charming side that over-delivers on price.

Berton Vineyard Winemaker's Reserve Fiano 2020

Super buying for 15 bucks. Such a delicious and refreshing wine for the money.

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Vermentino 2020

A tropical fruit scented Vermentino from the Riverina that comes across more like a Sauv Blanc.

Berton Vineyard Reserve Botrytis Semillon 2018

From a not so well known Riverina producer comes this wonderful sticky to enjoy with either a citrus tart or some cheese. Delicious!

Berton Vineyards Foundstone Pinot Grigio 2019

You get change from a tenner here and you'd go back and buy another. And another. A cracking wine for the money.

Berton Vineyards Metal Label Vermentino 2019

I see Vermentino at its best when it puts on its ballerina shoes as is glides through the mouth with ease. This release has some weight in the trunk.

Calabria Family Wines Private Bin Nero d'Avola 2018

This Calabria Private Bin range delivers some magnificent wines for the price point. The Montepulciano is a wonderful release but this Nero stands tall for good reason.

Calabria Family Wines Private Bin Montepulciano 2018

There's a delightful vibrancy to this spicy Montepulciano as its perfume spills from the glass.

Calabria Family Wines Private Bin Pinot Bianco 2017

A textural white that needs some food beside it.

Calabria Family Wines Private Bin Vermentino 2017

A fair drink for not a lot although a couple of years has already changed its shape.