A serious candidate for bargain of the year. Soft and supple with plenty of juicy red fruit flavours, it's fairly simply but very enjoyable and would be terrific with a barbecue or poured alongside pizzas and pasta dishes. $6.99.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Domaine Marcel Couturier 2006 Macon-Loche
The French have still got it! This is a delicious unoaked chardonnay from southern Burgundy with delightful clean fruit, hints of green herbs and a nice creamy finish. Pity about the cork - but great value for $34.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Devil's Lair 2006 Cabernet Merlot
Hallelujah! Australia can still produce red wines without excess alcohol. Bordeaux-like in both flavour and texture, this has snow pea characters on the nose along with juicy dark fruit and spicy oak on the palate. Clean, elegant and very appealing. $60.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Avancé 2008 Tasmania Pinot Noir
Nick Glaetzer is a member of the Barossa Glaetzer family, famous for their big, rich reds, but Tasmanian-based Nick displays a subtle touch with this beautifully balanced, pinot that is a superb wine for the price. Bright, silky and delicious. $25.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Hungerford Hill 2008 Tumbarumba Chardonnay
Cool-climate Tumbarumba is producing some outstanding chardonnays, as exemplified by this superb, steely, crisp and intense wine with hints of citrus and minerality and real elegance. One of our very best - and with sensible alcohol levels (13%). $25.
Hungerford Hill 2008 Tumbarumba Chardonnay
Cool-climate Tumbarumba is producing some outstanding chardonnays, as exemplified by this superb steely, crisp and intense wine with hints of citrus and minerality and real elegance. One of Australia’s best - and with sensible alcohol levels (13%). $25.