Category Archives: Other Whites

Vermentino is becoming a bit popular these days as people explore different varieties.  I can only guess this has something to do with our multicultural society and the availability of some excellent food styles.  I think this is an excellent … Continue reading →

Family and friends would be shocked and horrified to know I’m tasting let alone drinking Sauvignon Blanc.  Yep, I’m drinking this one (truth be known, sharing it with my wife). I could go into any number of reasons why I … Continue reading →

You know how sometimes on a warm day there’s a bit of dark storm cloud about and rain is threatening?  Eventually, when it does rain, it freshens everything up, you are comfortable again and feel a sense of relief. Okay, … Continue reading →

I’ve got to tell you, this is quite a different version of this style.  I was going to say, expect the unexpected but everybody says that.  I’m going to say, don’t expect the expected. I like how there is a … Continue reading →

Yep, another Pinot Gris review but this time it’s one from across the ditch.  By that I mean across the Tasman Sea.  By that I mean from our mates in New Zealand. I have to say, when my wife and … Continue reading →

Real men don’t drink Pinot Gris!  A bit like ‘real men don’t eat quiche’.  Well have I got news for you.  Real men drink Pinot Gris and real men eat quiche (real man’s quiche of course). The colour was enough … Continue reading →

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 →