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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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Serafino The Goose Island Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Jacob’s Creek rules the roost when it comes to sub $15 Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir from Australia, but this effort from Serafino in McLaren Vale surprises with its quaffabilty. It’s by no means complex or fine but the flavours are … Continue reading
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
2009 Lowe Bobby Lowe Organic Sparkling Merlot
One of the more off-beat sparking reds I’ve tasted, that’s for sure. Spent three years in large oak and no time on lees. Tastes bloody dry too. Smells and tastes of earth, plums, leaf matter, leather and olives. A fair whack … Continue reading
2009 Chandon Blanc de Blancs
The Chardonnay grapes for this were sourced from a myriad of cool climate regions within Australia; the Yarra Valley, the Strathbogie Ranges, Macedon, Adelaide Hills, King Valley and Tasmania. It spent 30 months on lees and tastes dry with a … Continue reading
2009 Daosa Blanc De Blancs
The fruit for this Sparkling wine was sourced from a single vineyard in the higher, cooler slopes of the Piccadilly Valley. It spent time in old oak barrels and saw a total of 38 months on lees although it’s not really … Continue reading
Devil’s Corner Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Cuvée
Sourced from vineyards in the Tamar Valley. Not sure how long it spent on lees but I don’t see much autolysis influence in the wine. Secondary fermentation took place in tank. I’ve seen some good reviews for this but I … Continue reading
2008 Heemskerk Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Made by the very talented Anna Pooley who has now moved back to her family roots and label. In some ways a shame as I really liked what she brought to Heemskerk. Still, one person’s loss is another person’s gain. … Continue reading
2009 Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvée
“…the best examples of estate grown Chardonnay grapes are handpicked under the light of the midnight moon to avoid the heat of the day. This allows for the grapes to be in optimum condition in addition to an increase in … Continue reading
2004 Arras Grand Vintage
Sourced from the upper and lower Derwent Valley with a tirage duration of six years, this blend of 65.9% Chardonnay and 34.1% Pinot Noir doesn’t want for complexity or depth. Heady fragrances of honeysuckle, almonds, ozone, mushrooms on toast and lemon butter. Elegant … Continue reading
Arras Brut Elite Cuvée No.501
Seems you can pick up the new Cuvée No.501 for about $37 if you look around. Impressive value at that price although it isn’t quite as good a wine as Cuvée No.401. Perhaps a touch drier and the acidity isn’t the … Continue reading