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Pizzini Brachetto 2010

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The nose that is reminiscent of summer roses with that distinct grapey-ness that we love in Moscato style wines & some delightful ripe strawberry.  It is lush, well balanced & with a low enough alcohol that you do not have to just stop at one!

Date: 22nd May 2011   Price: $17  Value: $$$  [...]

Majella 2006 Sparkling Shiraz

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A gorgeous plum hued fizz that offers rich liquorice, peppery spice & cassis with some enticing mint chocolate. Its velvety smooth texture is just the thing to share with friends. It would accompany dark chocolate almost as well as bacon & eggs!

Date: July  2011   Price: $28  Value: $$$   Drink: Now – [...]

Starvedog Lane 2004 Sparkling Brut

Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier the nose is rich with lightly toasted brioche, lemon & baked apple aromatics. Dry with a creamy mousse that borders on indulgent but has enough restraint to remain crisp & refreshing.  The flavour lingers in the mouth and keeps building with each sip.

Date: 18th February 2011   Price: [...]

Clover Hill 2004 Vintage

This Tassie wine has biscuity peach, apricot and creamy aromas. The flavours are rich almond toast, vanilla, lemon and baked peaches on the lingering finish.  This wine has a nice concentration of fruit and weight and will go very well with food.

Date: 14th November  2009   Price: $35 – 40   Value: $$    Drink: Now [...]

Di Giorgio 2008 Sparkling Pinot Noir

Made in the traditional method (Methode Traditionale) from Coonawarra Pinot Noir grapes … and why not, when they produce a sparkling of this quality?    This fizz has a pleasing salmon Continue reading Di Giorgio 2008 Sparkling Pinot Noir

O’leary Walker 2004 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Made in the traditional method, that is using the same methods that produce Champagne, this fizz has loads of biscuity character.  The aromas are of lemon, stonefruit and minerals with a hint of almond biscuit. Continue reading O’leary Walker 2004 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay