Category Archives: Prosecco

2012 Redbank King Valley Prosecco

The King Valley Prosecco train rolls on. Redbank’s version isn’t up there with Pizzini’s, Dal Zotto’s or either the vintage or NV Brown Brothers releases but it’s a fun drink if you can find it at a keen price. Shame … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Chandon Sparkling Summit 2012

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes… Dan Buckle’s departure from the peppery, shiraz drenched isolation of Mount Langi Ghiran came as a surprise to many, myself included. He had imposed a singular vision on that winery – one that had lifted it to the heights … Continue reading

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Pucino Prosecco NV

I quite like Prosecco. I don’t really look to it for complexity or showmanship. Mostly I drink it when I want a quaffing sparkling or one that pairs with a wider range of foods than most Pinot Noir Chardonnay (et … Continue reading

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Costadilà Prosecco

Italy 11.5% Crown Seal $35 Dave Brookes wrote this wine up at his most excellent blog, vinofreakism, and its snappy labeling jumped out at me when I visited the Wine Experience store in Brisbane. It read well, so I thought … Continue reading

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