2021 seemed about right to open this 2012 vintage of Paringa Estate's Mornington Peninsula pinot noir. 2012 seems to have been an equable season in the region on the basis of this report from Winetitles media. Cellared since purchase, the wine has moved to a red brick colour and has swirling and misty aromatics of... Continue Reading →
Domaine du Pélican Arbois Savignan Ouillé 2018 Wine Review
From the Marquis d'Angerville (of Burgundy fame), Domaine du Pélican's savignan ouillé is a very good wine from the 2018 vintage. Some interpretation is required for those less familiar with Jura wine labels. Savignan is also known as traminer (related, but different to gewurtztraminer) and is the speciality white of the Jura region of France.... Continue Reading →
Wagner Stempel Gutswein Riesling 2019 Wine Review
From the Rheinhessen region in Germany, this riesling from Wagner Stempel is near to the Nahe in both location and style. From the 2019 vintage, a vintage with high expectations, it opens to appealing minerally aromas of stones, together with lemon and yellow grapefruit. The palate is on the dry side of the dry to... Continue Reading →
Salena Estate You, Me and Pinot Grigio 2020 Wine Review
This wine is a soundly made pinot grigio rosé from Salena Estate and Riverland fruit in South Australia. It is the ubiquitous salmon rosé in colour and has aromas of florals, a medium body, 12.0 alcohol and a dry finish. Suitable for current drinking. Rating: Acceptable. Website: Producer; Vivino; Wine Searcher. Source: Sample. Reviewed: September... Continue Reading →
Correfox Cava Brut Rosé NV Wine Review
I haven't previously come across a Cava rosé. It is not a surprise to see one, with the burgeoning success of rosé as a wine category. The grape varieties do not really matter with Cava. What is to be expected is a reliable minerally wine with a touch of autolytic yeast character and a dry... Continue Reading →
Vallado Douro Tinto 2017 Wine Review
This is a high quality Douro wine from Vallado in Portugal. It is a dry blend of the Port varieties of touriga nacional (25%), touriga franca (25%) and contributions from tinta roriz (tempranillo), tinta barroca and sousao. As with some (or is it many?) other Portuguese wines, it is easier to remember the region than... Continue Reading →
Paco and Lola Ophalum Albariño 2019 Wine Review
This is a good example of an albariño from the coastal Rias Baixas region in north western Spain from Paco and Lola. The wine is saline, minerally, full bodied, unoaked, has medium to high acidity and lemon pith phenolics. It is made in a refreshing style that is ready to drink now. You might consider... Continue Reading →
Cantarranas Verdejo Rueda 2020 Wine Review
This continues a series of recent Spanish wine reviews. Rueda is little seen in Australia, but fits comfortably as an alternative to sauvignon blanc. The grape variety is verdejo, which is not the same as another white, verdelho. The wine opens to floral, herbs and even passionfruit aromas. The palate is dry, medium to full... Continue Reading →
Pujanza Hado 2015 Wine Review
I taste a lot of wines these days that I don’t manage to write up. I am trying to correct this and get them out. This is very good Rioja from Bodegas Pujanza and the 2015 vintage. It will suit new world wine drinkers wanting fruit but coupled with a more old world tannic grip.... Continue Reading →
Pig in the House Shiraz 2020 Wine Review
This is an organically grown shiraz from the "Pig in the House" label in Cowra, New South Wales and the 2020 vintage. It is a juicy wine, with aromas of purple fruit and blueberry. The palate is dry, between medium and full bodied and has seen a small portion of oak. This fruit driven wine... Continue Reading →