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Part three: Christmas is everything that sparkles … rosily

Ok.  We all agree that we are in the swing of the festive season and that Sparkling wine is perfect for the occasion, but I now could not imagine a Christmas without popping something that is in the pinkish red spectrum of colour.

Rose sparkling wine is usually made in the same manner as it’s paler [...]

Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Rosé

This is the epitome of an elegant rosé, the pale copper with hints of salmony pink is one that brings to mind an aperitif before the theatre, ballet, opera ….. It’s complexity goes a long way to justify the extra spend.  The scent is of classic strawberries and cream, and apricot nuances with a bready, [...]

Part two: Christmas is everything that sparkles … alternatively

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It is true that Champagne is not the only sparkling wine found in the world, even in France it’s home.  It needs to be made very clear that [...]

Turkey Flat Rosé 2008

This is the one with the wild turkey on the front – but not from the States and it is not a spirited turkey indeed it is rather a ‘plain(s)’ turkey for such a wine.  Turkey Flat

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Philip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee 2008

With only a touch of pink, the makers of Pink Billy call the colour ‘nude’ referring to the ‘show girl’ personality that the team have bestowed on this rosé. Perhap

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Audrey Wilkinson 2008 Rose

A bright ruby in the glass with distinct salmon hints, this rose has the delicate aroma of strawberry. It is a wine that will go perfectly with the warm afternoon sunshine having a crisp acid and the cherry and strawberry fruit are offset by some savouriness coming from the Shiraz &  Malbec in the blend.  [...]

Winter Summer Drinking

The temperature has tipped 25 degrees by lunch and still climbing today bringing on a more summery air. While it is still officially Winter in Sydney, after spending seven years in the UK this weather brings to mind Pimms and Wimbeldon. Definitely time to break out the Rosé and Fizz in honour of the [...]