2016 Riversdale Estate Pinot Gris Appearance is clear, pale lemon with no real sign of age. The nose has grapefruit, lemon, green apple, hint of peach while the palate is similar with the inclusion of pear which is to be expected from the variety. This is quite a textual, viscous wine for the variety and... Continue Reading →
2009 Hospices de Beaune Volnay Cuvee Blondeau (1er) - Pinot Noir Burgundy the beguiling enchantress, such wonderful ethereal wines, such stratospheric prices. Here we have a premier cru wine (one below the great grand cru wines) at a price just over 3 digits...a comparative bargain. Light red, dry and enticing. Earth, sweet forest berries and woody... Continue Reading →
Ultra premium offering from Zuccardi, Malbec with style! Mendoza magic, clearly a serious attempt at upping the ante on what (non blended) malbec means to premium wine. Colour is clear deep garnet, showing lighter at the edges signalling some mid term bottle age. The nose is clean, with blackberry, black current, red cherry and plum... Continue Reading →
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