Category Archives: Nebbiolo et al

2011 Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

After a one year hiatus when the folks at Topper’s Mountain forgot to make a 2010 version, the Red Earth child is back. Vigneron Mark Kirkby presents the intent behind the wine in three parts. Firstly, to make the best … Continue reading →

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2012 Luke Lambert Crudo Rosé

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Made from Nebbiolo and Shiraz grapes. I’m not sure Rosé gets much better than this. Best not to serve it too cold. A little cloudy in the glass. It smells and tastes savoury and earthen…almost of mushrooms. Blood orange, rubbed tobacco, … Continue reading →

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2012 Maretti Langhe Rosso

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 70% Barbera and 30% Nebbiolo, imported by Fourth Wave Wine. It’s leathery, slightly gamey, savoury and entirely worth your while. Red cherries, fennel seeds and sage with plums laying down the bass line. Has a little rose … Continue reading →

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2010 Kangarilla Road Terzetto

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Another cracking red blend, this time hailing from McLaren Vale. It’s 45% Sangiovese, 35% Primitivo, 20% Nebbiolo and 100% Awesom-o. Regional, intelligent, interesting and highly drinkable. First time Kangarilla Road have made it, hopefully it won’t be the last. Juicy and generous … Continue reading →

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2009 Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Mark Kirkby is the vigneron and Mike Hayes is listed as the winemaker. Mike also makes the wines for Granite Belt producer Symphony Hills. Interesting guy. Met him whilst studying wine science back in 2008. He assured us that it … Continue reading →

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2007 La Vendetta Barbera Nebbiolo

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Italy, Langhe 13.5% Screwcap $18.99 Really good wine here, love the idea of being able to buy something like this and get change from a twenty. Black cherry, purple flowers, tar, dark chocolate, anise and leather. It’s juicy but soft … Continue reading →

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