Category Archives: Savagnin et al

2012 Crittenden Estate OGGI

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I tasted this at a Crittenden Estate lunch with winemaker Rollo Crittenden late last year and was smitten with it. The Pinots were of a very high standard too. Actually the there wasn’t an average wine served. Oggi is the … Continue reading →

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2012 Chapel Hill il Vescovo White

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Savagnin, Verdelho and Roussanne with the latter expressing itself very clearly. Textured, deftly phenolic and interesting to drink. Probably even better with a plate of the right food. Smells of nectarines, tropical fruits, leesy funk and cupboard … Continue reading →

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2011 Inkwell Blonde on Blonde Viognier Savignan

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

“Won’t you take me to Funkytown” – Pseudo Echo “That’s cool…..but can you imagine Doobie in your funk?’ – George Clinton on David Bowie I could have led off with a Bob Dylan quote given the name of the wine … Continue reading →

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2011 Chapel Hill il Vescovo White

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A new release under Chapel Hill’s ‘il Vescovo’ banner, this is a blend of Savagnin, Verdelho and Roussanne. I wanted to like it more than I actually did. Smells a bit like an orange and fennel salad drizzled lightly with … Continue reading →

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