Formerly Mudgee Ridge, the name changed to First Ridge Wines in 2014. With a focus on Italian varieties, the cellar door is a must-do when in the district for its chic and glorious aspect. This Vermentino is a great wine to kick back with.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Monday, 25 September 2023
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Storm King Wine Co Vermentino 2022
Release number two of this captivating and uber-impressive expression of Vermentino from Storm King Wine Co. Dripping with interest, it is a wine that continued to develop the longer it was open. An excellent wine hands down and if texture is in your wheelhouse, head over this way.
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Mercer Wines Vermentino Bianco 2023
The first 2023 wine to hit the Qwine tasting bench and it's a refreshing and energetic ripper. Say hello to Vermentino from the Hunter Valley.
Thursday, 29 December 2022
Hillsdale Estate Sparkling Kristalwyn 2021
Blended with Vermentino, this comes from only the second producer of the Crystal variety in Australia.
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2022
Ray Costanzo would have to be Australia's best Vermentino producer. Find me another winemaker that consistently delivers super high-quality wines with this variety. Try something new this summer and embrace delicious whites like this.
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Vermentino 2021
Considered with its game face on, interest comes in buckets - it's the Yelland & Papps way. This is a fantastic take on Vermentino. Take me to Sardinia and feed me all the seafood.
Friday, 30 September 2022
Yelland and Papps Sparkling Vermentino 2019
Vermentino has me thinking of sunshine and seafood but this sparkling carries some weight given the style.
Friday, 29 July 2022
Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2022
From one of the best Vermentino producers in Australia, this Oliver's Taranga 2022 is screaming for those long lunches with friends that make your cheeks sore from too much laughing. Happiness and extreme refreshment in a bottle - get better.
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Mercer Wines Vermentino Bianco 2022
The number of emerging varieties sprouting from the Hunter Valley dirt continues to increase. Some work, others not so. Vermentino is one that is rocketing along and this example from Mercer Wines is a ripper. Sunshine and summertime in a glass. Get in on the action I say.
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Susuro Farfalla Vermentino 2019
I've seen a couple of Vermentino wines from Victoria's Alpine Valley. They possess a little more density than lighter, fresher styles from other regions. The food-friendly appeal of this release backs up my previous experiences.
Saturday, 2 April 2022
Yelland and Papps Vermentino 2021
Always an interesting wine, this Vermentino sees 200+ days on skins with a portion of whole bunches. It's also one of those wines that cannot be too cold as its beauty will be masked.
Friday, 18 March 2022
Montevecchio Bianco Field Blend 2021
The complexity is in the making not the enjoying. A mega field blend, this slides down all too easily. A wine that is a fab go-to for a casual gathering with friends.
Monday, 14 March 2022
Storm King Wine Co Vermentino 2021
Hello Storm King Wine Co! A side project for Ray Costanzo and his wife Jen, these wines are about small batches that are handcrafted using traditional techniques. Here we have a cracking debut Vermentino release that shows vitality, textural interest and wonderful savoury appeal.
Monday, 24 January 2022
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.
Friday, 19 November 2021
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.
Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Saturday, 6 November 2021
Vino Intrepido Pound of Flesh Skin Contact Vermentino 2021
Let's crank the dial with a skin contact Vermentino. Every effort has been made to deliver a wine of textural pleasure, and that's been achieved, but the mid-palate thins out quicker than hoped.
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Wren Wines Vermentino 2021
This is such a fresh and enticing wine with refreshment oozing from its veins. I'm picturing sitting by the river with some seafood and absorbing the gentle afternoon breeze. Divine.
Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2021
A wonderful textural appeal is the feature of this ever-impressive Vermentino from Golden Grove Estate.