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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Unico-Zelo Alluvium Fiano 2020 Wine Review

    From the Adelaide Hills, this is an interesting fiano from Unico-Zelo. It has correct fiano varietal character. It shows potential with its minerally bearing and high acidity putting it in the same orbit as its Italian fiano cousins, a feat that is not to be assumed on Australian soil. The wine opens to aromas of […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 26, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Australia, Fiano, South Australia
  • Daoso Natural Reserve Sparkling Piccadilly Valley NV

    In just one small sticker, the key components of this sparkling wine are communicated incredibly effectively. Here it is: Transparency in labelling benefits both wine producers and consumers. Although the words chosen are the French ones, we swifly learn: Cepages (grape varieties): 82% pinot noir and 18% chardonnay Vintages: 81% from 2017 and 19% reserve […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 22, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Australia, Piccadilly Valley, South Australia, Sparkling Wine
  • Terre à Terre Piccadilly Rosé 2019

    This rosé from Terre à Terre is a blend of pinot noir (70%) and chardonnay (30%) and from the Piccadilly sub region of the Adelaide Hills (above 500m altitude). It’s a well constructed rosé.  It opens to aromas of strawberry and smoke.  The palate is dry, with an expression of light spices, a full body […]

    Sean Mitchell

    July 17, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley, Pinot Noir, Rosé
  • Terre à Terre Pinot Noir Piccadilly Valley 2018

    Terre à Terre Pinot Noir Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    April 1, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Piccadilly Valley, Pinot Noir
  • d’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2017

    D’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    February 21, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay

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