Monthly Archives: October 2024

Oxford Landing ‘Regenerate’ Releases

It is World Sustainability Day today. Having read the information that accompanied these wines, I can’t help but tip my hat to Oxford Landing for the work they are doing on the ‘regenerate’ side of the wine world. Let’s be … Continue reading

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2024 Yalumba Barossa Grenache Rosé

Walking into bottleshops these days and looking in the refrigerated wine section brings a smile to my face. The number of Rosés that have taken up their rightful place is pleasing to see. I realise there has been a ‘revolution’ … Continue reading

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2022 First Ridge Wines Barbera

Barbera is a variety that not many people know about. In fact, I would go as far to say that most wine drinkers would not be familiar with Barbera at all. Shame really because it is a good alternative to … Continue reading

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2022 Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache

I have no doubt, sometimes, it must be hard being a sibling in an extended family. Knowing that those before you, or even after you, have the reputation stakes all wrapped up. The Yalumba Grenache range is such that, when … Continue reading

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2021 Slow Wine Co. Family Reserve Pinot Noir

This is such a delightful wine, such an impressive Pinot Noir, that I decided I just wanted to tell you about it from the get-go. It was fruitful and flavoursome while maintaining the elegance expected of Pinot Noir. Dark cherries … Continue reading

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2023 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache

I can’t say I have ever watched a movie with Dwayne Johnson in it. However, I was quite taken by something he is quoted as saying. “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. … Continue reading

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2021 Slow Wine Co. Chardonnay

John Ruskin was an English writer (many moons ago) whose subjects varied from geology to architecture to literature and botany.  One quote I found of his makes me think he must have written about, or at least drank, wine. That … Continue reading

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2024 First Ridge Fiano

I can’t remember when or where I heard it or read it but, “being different is a super power” has stuck in my head for I don’t know how long. Let’s be honest shall we. Fiano is different to the … Continue reading

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