Monthly Archives: November 2024

2024 Parish Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

As previously mentioned, I am not one to steer toward the Sauvignon Blanc section of bottle shop shelves or fridges. To be frank, I much prefer other varietals in the white wine sphere. Having said that, I have been lucky … Continue reading

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2024 Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a prominent member of the wine industry here in Australia said something that I found quite profound. It was along the lines of; he wasn’t in the wine industry, he was … Continue reading

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2024 Parish Vineyards Riesling

I can’t remember where I read this quote but it went like this; “Beauty is whatever gives joy” (thanks to Edna St.Vincent Millay, an early to mid-1900’s American lyrical poet and playwright). For me, Riesling fits neatly into this quote … Continue reading

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2019 Frederic Mabileau, Cabernet Franc ‘Les Rouillères’

The more I read about the wines sent to me from VindeLoire, the more I am learning about the Loire Valley region.  As it turns out, it is the world’s largest Cabernet Franc growing region. If my research serves me … Continue reading

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2021 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Plessis-Duval

I have to admit to being quite excited about trying this wine for a couple of reasons. One; it’s from the Loire Valley which I have heard a lot about but have rarely been exposed to wines from the area. … Continue reading

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Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier

It is quite remarkable what I learn just from trying a wine, especially a variety I rarely see and from a region that I am not over familiar with. It was pleasing to read that 73% of wineries in the … Continue reading

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