Category Archives: Other Reds

This is a nice little collaboration between Greg Clack and Kate Horstmann punching out a small bunch of low production wines that are impressive buggers…just like their makers. Barbera loves the Adelaide Hills and I think the feeling is mutual.  … Continue reading →

Here’s an Aussie Sangio (that’s slang for Sangiovese just so you know) that sits pretty comfortably in its skin. When my wife said she was going to build a bolognese, this just seemed the perfect ‘grab’.  Italian bolognese, Sangiovese wine.  … Continue reading →

Cabernet Franc is a grape variety that, sort of, gets treated like the poor cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon.  They are related but one is viewed as the King, the other…not so. On this occasion, good ol’ Cab Franc has been … Continue reading →

This was one of three I presented to a group of punters at a barbecue.  The reason was to get a objective view of the three wines where food was also a player in proceedings. This one got a few … Continue reading →

This was one of three I presented to a group of punters at a barbecue.  The reason was to get a objective view of the three wines where food was also a player in proceedings. There was not much said … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that rosé is on the comeback trail.  It’s been dubbed a “Rosé Revolution” if you like. I can remember watching a documentary back before the Y2K panic when a group of winemakers, sommeliers and chefs got together … Continue reading →

A small family operation, alternate variety, amphora, 90 days skin contact, unfined, unfiltered.  There’s lots to love about this wine even before you undo the screwcap! The inevitable happened next.  The screwcap became inexplicably loose.  Who would’ve thought?  I may … Continue reading →

I’ll bet London to a brick that nobody has ever walked into a bar of any description, or even a cellar door and said, “I’d like to try the Petit Verdot”.  I’m not saying this as a blight on the … Continue reading →

The grape variety Bastardo is also known as Trousseau or Trousseau Noir.  Neither of those words have anywhere near the impact or interest as ‘Bastardo’!  I love the word…and the table wine version of the grape.  I say that because, … Continue reading →

Without a doubt the most obvious word to use when looking, smelling, tasting and drinking this wine is FRESH!!! Everything about this wine just screams vibrancy, youthfulness and attractiveness. Unmistakable red fruits.  Cranberries, raspberries and sweet/sour cherries.  You would not … Continue reading →