Category Archives: Moscato

2011 De Bortoli Sacred Hill Moscato

I love the smell of Moscato in the morning. Smells like…well, grapes. This is really well executed and smartly priced. Goes well with steamed pork buns too. Another plus. Grapey and limey with a little musk and some mandarin peel. There’s … Continue reading

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Wirra Wirra’s Woodhenge Cup: Stay Low and Pull don’t Push

Adelaide Here I am, living in Australia, writing about wine, talking about terroir and until earlier this month I’d never set foot in South Australia. Heresy! I’ve always been a bookish type, gathering my thoughts and impressions from ‘secondary texts’ but … Continue reading

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2010 Wirra Wirra Mrs Wigley Moscato

McLaren Vale 4.5% Crown Seal 500ml $18.00 I do like a dirty Moscato in the morning. Throw in some pancakes and you have a classy start to a festive season’s day. For that matter, make sure you have another in the … Continue reading

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2008 Dutschke Ivy Blondina Moscato

Barossa 8.0% Screwcap $20 Source- Sample I heard Wayne Dutschke likes his wines sweet. So I wasn’t really looking forward to trying this one. Blow me down, I sank half a bottle (“of the ragpicker’s dream”). Lots of spritz visible … Continue reading

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