Each month, I will compile new Top 5 lists – lighthearted, inspired or topical from the wines reviewed.
JUNE 2010
Top 5 wines for watching the FIFA World Cup 2010 … … …
- London Pride (well, one can wish!!!)
- Janz LD02 (for those who are not really interested in the Football and want something to help them through)
- Taylors Jaraman 08 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Piggs Peak Wolfie Zinfandel
- Mt Horrocks 08 Semillon (a great wine to match any occasion)
MAY 2010
Top 5 [winter warmers] wines to snuggle up with … … …
- Armagnac [Waitrose VSOP or Tariquet or any …]
- Taylors St Andrews 05 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tilbrook Estate 06 Reserve Shiraz
- Paracombe Cabernet Franc
- Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six
Top 5 wines for spoiling the most specialest mum in your life on Mother’s Day … … …
- Ashton Hills Vineyard 08 Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir (for the mummies who have developed a taste for the finer things that don’t come with bubbles)
- Dom Perignon 02 (ok, so that is a big hitter, but we deserve it!)
- Peter Lehmann 08 Riesling (for the mummies who love the light side)
- M. Chapoutier 07 Malakoff Shiraz (for those juicy mummies)
- Any moscato will do, as long as it is just for mum!
APRIL 2010
Top 5 wines for serving at 4 yr old’s birthday party (for the parents obviously!) … … …
- Cloverhill Vintage Sparkling (you are going to need it by the end of the day!)
- Tahbilk Marsanne 09
- Jacobs Creek Reserve NV Sparkling
- Seville Estate Rose 09
- Katnook Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
NOTE: www.winemuse.com.au does not encourage any alcohol to be served to minors in any circumstance and advises that alcohol should only be consumed in moderation.
MARCH 2010
Top 5 wines to drink with Easter eggs….. … …
- Domaine Chandon NV Cuvee Riche (forget the egg, this is a sweet treat in itself!)
- Piggs Peake Suckling Pig 08 Zinfandel
- Morris Liqueur Tokay
- Majella Sparkling Shiraz
- Peter Lehmann Eight Songs 04 Shiraz (want the chocolate without the egg alternative!)
Top 5 wines for celebrating a BF’s significant birthday (40!!!!!!)….. … …
- Louis Roederer 2003 Vintage Champagne (after all, aren’t besties worth it?)
- Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier (whatever you can get your hands on)
- Noval Colheita 1995 Port
- Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 07
- Moorooduc Estate The Moorooduc Pinot Noir 08
FEBRUARY 2010
Top 5 wines for Mardi Gras … …
1. Peterson’s Sparkling Moscato (from cellar door but perfectly sized for Mardi Gras)
2. Girl Talk Savagnin (nice alternative to Savvy Blanc)
3. Wine by Brad Sauvignon Blanc
4. Chandon NV Sparkling Rose
5. Founders Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top 5 wines to say ‘I love you!’ for the very first time … …
1. Billecart Salmon NV Rose (overlooking a wonderful view watching the sunset…)
2. Rymill MC2 to take to dinner
3. Petersens Sparkling Malbec
4. Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
5. a hedonistically rich Liqueur Muscat from the Rutherglen to go with that divine chocolate dessert.
JANUARY 2010
Top 5 wines for watching Tennis …..
1. Clover Hill 2004
2. PIMMS complete with cucumber, lime and lemon!
3. Clairault 2008 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
4. Philip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee 2008 (strawberries are a tennis tradition)
5. Any moscato with do ….
DECEMBER 2009
Top 5 wines for seeing in 2010 …..
1. Krug (if you can stretch the budget … only the best will do)
2. Morris NV Sparkling Shiraz Durif
3. Lindemans Pyrus
4. Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
5. Zamphire for the sweeter tooth
NOVEMBER 2009
Top 5 wines for trimming the Christmas Tree …..
1. Di Giorgio Sparkling Pinot Noir
2. Chalk Hill Moscato (just for fun)
3. Rolling Pink
4. Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 08 (make it an occasion!)
5. Capercaillie Hunter Valley Semillon 07
Top 5 wines for watching the final of Idol….
- Clover Hill 2004 Vintage Sparkling (if it good enough for Princess Mary …)
- Peter Lehmann ‘Princess’ Moscato
- Tscharke ‘Girl Talk’ Savagnin 2009
- Philip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee Rosé
- Chalk Hill Procrastinator
OCTOBER 2009
Top 5 wines to bring to dinner at his/her parents….
- Yarra Yering Pinot Noir (to make a real impression if they are into wine!)
- Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvigon
- Majella Sparkling Shiraz
- Watershed Senses Viognier
- Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon
Top 5 wines to take to the beach for a picnic….
- Turkey Flate Rosé
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Sparkling
- O’leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling
- Chalk Hill Moscato
- any chillable light red wine such as tarrango, lambrusco or an inexpensive Shiraz Grenache
