Category Archives: Other Whites

Levantine Hill – The Wines

A little while back I wrote about Levantine Hill being an extraordinary place.  Well, let me tell you, the wines are extraordinary as well.  I’ve been lucky enough to try them at cellar door (twice), at a tasting, as matching wines with … Continue reading

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2017 Main & Cherry Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio can be such a broad term these days.  When used on a wine label you can be rest assured that you will be getting something fresh, fruity, low in alcohol and easy to drink.  There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading

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2017 Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio

This is a (‘nother) favourite in our home.  I want to point out from the start it has nothing to do with the price and everything to do with the wine. I know this is going to sound a bit … Continue reading

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2017 Yelland & Papps Pinot Blanc

I’m going to start off by saying, I think it is great that Michael and Susan keep the label going.  I reckon it is excellent. Now, the wine.  It was a pretty warm day in Hobart so it called for … Continue reading

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2016 Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino

I googled Sparkling Vermentino only because I thought there can’t be much around in Australia.  I was wrong, there is a bit out there.  But, are they as good as this one! There was every intention of opening this wine … Continue reading

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2017 Chateau Yaldara Pinot Gris

This variety is becoming popular.  Simple.  Some styles are simple. Expected.  Some styles are expected to be simple.  Not this one. It didn’t get off to a good start I must say.  It seemed a bit, well, lazy.  Yeah, that … Continue reading

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2017 LiNO RaMBLe Vinyl Pinot Grigio

One of the most widely used clichés going around is the good ole, “time flies when you’re having fun”.  With our busy lives today, taken up with the nine to five job that also spills into our ‘home’ time because … Continue reading

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2015 Grey Sands Pinot Gris

When I opened this wine and offered it to a couple of good friends of mine, I didn’t tell them a thing about what they were about to try.  All I wanted from them was if they like it, why … Continue reading

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2017 Chateau Yaldara Foundations Sauvignon Blanc

It wasnt’ that long ago I thought about installing a ‘Sav Blanc’ sensor at my front door. No one would be harmed when it activated but any Sav Blanc in their possession would automatically be turned into dust while the … Continue reading

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2017 Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris

Over the last 10 days I have tasted or drank five different pinot gris’ (is that the plural for gris?).  I realise that does not sound particularly healthy but I will clarify that by saying, tasted three, assisted with the … Continue reading

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