Category Archives: Nero D’Avola

2013 Brash Higgins NDV Nero D’Avola

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Brad Hickey has captured the public’s imagination with his Brash Higgins label over a very short span of time. This was on skins for 180 days and spent six months in wax-lined amphora. It’s a shame there isn’t more research … Continue reading →

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2012 Lethbridge Nero d’Avola

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Have I mentioned how happy I am to be covering more of Lethbridge’s work of late? Such a compelling winery, so many beautiful and interesting wines. I like these new labels too. You get a brief rundown of the history … Continue reading →

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2012 Mandoleto Nero D’Avola Terre Sicilia IGT

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Back to the Mandoletos and they’ve backed up their whites with a Nero D’Avola that represents cracking value. Given the current cultural capital of Italian wine and Australia’s own exploration of the Sicilian variety you’d expect this to fly off the shelves. … Continue reading →

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2012 Brash Higgins Nero D’Avola

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

There are many exciting developments happening in McLaren Vale at the moment and I’m pleased to say Brad Hickey’s Nero D’Avola is up there with the best of them. Wild yeast fermented, spends seven months on its skins in 200 litre … Continue reading →

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