Tim Smith Roussanne 2025
This is only the second Roussanne release from Tim Smith and it appears he knows what he is doing. An excellent wine, if a white wine with...
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November 28, 2025
Showing posts with label Roussanne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roussanne. Show all posts
Tim Smith Bugalugs Blanc 2025
A quirky take on the Rhone white blend that hits the mark deluxe!
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November 25, 2025
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Roussanne 2024
A beautiful drink as ever, the Roussanne that comes from Yelland & Papps is always impressive. This 2024 walks with that Clooney char...
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June 22, 2025
Yelland and Papps Vin de Soif Blanc 2024
Previously known simply as Blanc, a subtle name change now aligns it with the Vin de Soif Rouge , resulting in the complementary Vin de So...
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June 20, 2025
Tim Smith Roussanne 2024
Let's kick 2025 off with a blistering debut. If you enjoy fleshy white wines, this is brilliant! I wish I had a recording of when Tim ...
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January 07, 2025
Tim Smith Wines Bugalugs Blanc 2024
This is really tidy summertime drinking. It's a white wine with flow, shape, presence, texture and super high drinkability. I'd be...
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October 04, 2024
Glen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne 2021
Silky and creamy, this Glen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne blend from Levantine Hill is an absolute beauty. Did someone say sunset drinks?
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August 15, 2024
Glen Garvald PB White Blend No.1 2021
Wines offering layers of interest and complexity like this Glen Garvald PB White Blend No. 1 are ideal long lunch partners. Lending themse...
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July 29, 2024
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Roussanne 2023
One word best describes the way Yelland & Papps handle their Roussanne and that is detail. The layered complexity is absolutely glorio...
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July 10, 2024
Yelland and Papps Blanc 2023
A tearaway deal for those who embrace texture and interest, this Yelland & Papps Blanc is dripping with personality. Wonderfully struc...
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May 21, 2024
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2022
Not the Ovitelli Blanc I have come to know, these Yangarra Estate new releases that I've sampled haven't reached the giddy heights...
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May 19, 2024
Turkey Flat Barossa White 2022
An intriguing and layered wine, this Rhone inspired Marsanne and Roussanne blend from Turkey Flat is a wonderful drink that nails the pric...
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January 12, 2024
Tim Smith Bugalugs Blanc 2023
Tim Smith's Bugalugs Red is all Captain Charisma with its easygoing nature. Now the red has a permanent partner with the Blanc seeing ...
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December 12, 2023
In Two Minds Two Pairs Reserve MRV 2022
I met Kate Day, one of the two Kates behind the In Two Minds label, on my recent trip to Mudgee. Although Mudgee based, she makes her wine...
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September 23, 2023
Yangarra Estate Blanc 2022
An exercise in blending expertise, this Yangarra Estate Blanc brings together a curious bunch of varieties, yet the final product is a fab...
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September 13, 2023
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2021
Wonderfully textural with a faint minerally vibe, this Ovetelli Blanc is making quite a name for itself.
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May 17, 2023
Yelland and Papps Brumeux Rousanne 2022
More funk than Funky Cold Medina and more layers than those Instagram rainbow layer cakes, this is an absolute joy to drink. Cool, conside...
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May 07, 2023
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Roussanne 2022
Roussanne + Yelland & Papps = interest and this 2022 is no different. Kick back and peel back the veneers of pleasure one at a time, a...
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May 01, 2023
Yelland and Papps Blanc 2022
If you enjoy Chardonnay you'd be sure to enjoy Roussanne and no one does it better than Yelland and Papps. Now with four interpretatio...
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February 12, 2023
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2020
Welcome to the debut Ovitelli Blanc release. A magnificent wine, there is plenty going on as you'd expect from Yangarra Estate. The ba...
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October 15, 2022
