Category Archives: Other Whites

This is going to make me sound so stupid but, when I saw the name Picpoul, I thought it was a reference to sewing or knitting or something similar.  Thankfully, we were at Coriole cellar door at the time and … Continue reading →

Let’s be honest right from the start.  Nobody expects much from a bottle of wine that only costs you a tenner (that’s a $10 note in case you were wondering).  I will admit to only deciding to try this wine … Continue reading →

Have you ever watched a Quentin Tarantino movie?  They are so cool to watch.  Always interesting, always thought provoking and always leave you satisfied with the money you spent going to the movies to see it. What I also love … Continue reading →

A wine that rattled the curious part of my brain. I just had to open it, how could I abstain. Check out the colour, it’ll catch you off guard. To find a wine of similar ilk is certainly going to … Continue reading →

Humans are curious by nature.  I think I am more so, probably an occupational hazard. If something catches my eye, I have to check it out more thoroughly. “279 days on skins” piqued my interest big time! Don’t try too … Continue reading →

For various reasons in the current political climate in Australia, people are moving away from the main stream parties and putting their support behind alternative groups and/or individuals.  As much as we realise the bigger parties are the ones to … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that I am not a fan of Sauvignon Blanc (commonly referred to as SB).  I have tasted some that have changed my opinion in the short term but they have been few and far between.  I much … Continue reading →

I was sure Laura Branigan had a hit single in 1984 with a song called “Fi ano” but as it turns out, it was “Ti amo” which means “I love you” in Italian.  Ironic isn’t it when you consider Fiano … Continue reading →

Some people may think it weird that sometimes, and probably more often than not, when I’ve finished a big day in the garden, or like on this occasion, completed some demolition work, I make a b-line for a white wine. … Continue reading →

Up front, I’m going to admit the name, Pinot Blanc, did not excite me.  I’m guessing for the everyday punter it would be the same.  Engage the ‘reconsider’ section of your brain…please, because the label is an excellent source of … Continue reading →