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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
All over your shoulder
Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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2012 Pizzini Prosecco
Gluggable, refreshing, dry Prosecco from - you guessed it - the King Valley. A pretty nose stacked with white flowers, green apple and nashi pear. The palate is enthusiastic, pristine and just a little creamy. Plenty of citrus-like acidity is in the driver’s … Continue reading
2011 De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Grigio
From the King Valley, home of all things Italian, comes a special little Grigio from De Bortoli. It’s not overly aromatic but neither is it neutral in the mouth. Oh, and it has a genial texture as well. True to … Continue reading
2012 Brown Brothers Limited Release Prosecco
A more serious and structured version of Prosecco than the Brown Brothers NV but the sense of bright, frothy fun remains. It tastes a little drier (11g/l residual sugar and an acid level of 6g/l) and the balance of acid and sweetness … Continue reading
2010 Sibling Rivalry Pinot Gris
“My dad picks the fruit that goes to Cottee’s…” Wine for people who don’t like drinking wine. I’d struggle to pick it from a glass of Cottee’s Lime Coola in a blind tasting. The website says “Delicate aromas of green apples … Continue reading
2012 Pizzini Rosetta Rosé
Pizzini have been at this dry, textural rosé caper for ages. Leaders of the pack in Australian terms. And Sangiovese is such a great grape to use for the style. It has personality and savouriness sewn up. There’s some tug … Continue reading
2005 Pizzini Coronamento Nebbiolo
Pizzini’s flagship Nebbiolo, the Coronamento, will catalyse debate. It certainly ain’t cheap but I think that issue takes a back seat to the oak that the wine sees. There’s a liberal amount but it’s sexy, high quality, smooth oak and … Continue reading
2012 Pizzini Pinot Grigio
I used to buy Pizzini Pinot Grigio back when it had a distinctive pink/bronze hue (2006 was the last of those I think). I thought it rather fetching but in a conversation with Joel Pizzini many years ago he mentioned that a … Continue reading
Brown Brothers Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV
At its price point, it is very hard to find an Australian Sparkling as impressive as the Brown Brothers NV. It’s been kicking goals for years. This review is of the 2009 assemblage; a blend of 52% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay … Continue reading
2009 Pizzini Nebbiolo
“I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.” – Umberto Eco Pizzini are probably … Continue reading
2008 Pizzini Il Barone
I’m pretty sure that 2008 was a warmer vintage than 2006 in the King Valley. It seems to show in this wine with some confected notes on display. There’s still plenty of delicious, savoury charm though. A few more years … Continue reading