Category Archives: Other Whites

There is a lot we have to thank Austria for. Arnold Schwarzenegger (debatable).  Weiner Schnitzel (a given).  Apple Strudel (goes without saying).  Sachertorte (yes, yes, yes).  And of course, Grüner Veltliner. I’ve had some wines lately with very trippy labels and … Continue reading →

I have an announcement to make.  I’ve decided to admit I like Sauvignon Blanc. To clarify that, certain styles of Sauvignon Blanc.  This style of Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve also tried three (so far) from the Adelaide Hills made by Guthrie, … Continue reading →

Prior to heading out the door to go to work this morning, I was having a look in my wine racks to find something nice to have when I got home and I came across this wine.  It proved to … Continue reading →

Surely you have been in a bottle shop or restaurant and you see a wine that attracts your attention for one reason or another.  ‘Byzantine’ on a wine bottle would definitely attract your attention. To make things a little easier … Continue reading →

Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio.  Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the difference.  I have even seen it labelled Pinot G.  This one is unashamedly in the Pinot Gris spectrum. A lovely pale gold in colour, the nose is almost like … Continue reading →

Main & Cherry kicked off in 2009 with their own single vineyard shiraz from grapes planted in 1996.  Situated on the corner of Main & Cherry Gardens Roads, at Cherry Gardens, in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. After graduating with an … Continue reading →

This is from the Chapel Hill website. “Chapel Hill winery takes its name from the historic ironstone chapel built on the property in 1865. It has served as a local church, then parish school and now, our graceful cellar door … Continue reading →

Those who know me would be surprised, to say the least, that I have tried let alone bought a Sauvignon Blanc.  I will say though, I have tried and purchased some good Fumé styles (partially fermented and aged in oak … Continue reading →