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Pizzini Sangiovese 2011 King Valley

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The Pizzini label is one that represents the savvy initiative of the family.  Not only do they make great wines – including some of the best Italian varietals I’ve tasted outside of Italy but offer a great cellar door experience.  Particularly if you are lucky enough to be able to attend one of their cooking courses.  The cellar door is housed in the now defunct tobacco factory overlooking the glorious & bucolic rolling hills and is welcoming to all & family.

This is but one of their Sangioveses which also include a very gluggable Sangiovese Shiraz blend. Fresh & fragrant with ripe cherries & raspberries, red liquorice, perfumed with some spicy oak in support. 100% Sangiovese, this is a medium bodied style with elegance & silky tannins. A very food friendly wine but don’t let that stop you opening one without food.

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Oct
28

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David Hook’s In-Novo-tions

Category: bold reds, fruity white, Hunter Valley Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a Comment

David Hook is about making wines that are great companions for food in my opinion.  His Barbera will completely win you over, his Viognier is a light zesty version of the often too cloying style made in Australia and his Pinot gris is very quaffable.

There are more imminently drinkable wines in David’s portfolio and here are two to add to your repertoire.

The David Hook de Novo Bianco 2011 is a blend of around 25% each of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling. Its lifted floral honeysuckle spice perfume is compelling over the citrus core.  There are curves to the palate, rounding out to peach and a weightier texture in the mouth.  While this is certainly a dinner party waiting to happen, I would not restrict it in anyway to more formal occasions.

While the Bianco is all perfumed delight, the David Hook de Novo Rosso 2011 is its equal in fragrance with the added interest factor of being a Nebbiolo, Barbera and Sangiovese blend.  Aromas of violets dried herbs, dark cherries provide a rich nose.

The dry tannins need some food to soften and then this wine will reward with an elegant body, generous length kept fresh with some soft acid.  Drink now and serve with some tender lamb shanks or go traditional with Italian styled meatballs drowning in crushed Tomato sauce.

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Apr
24

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Pikes Luccio 2009 Sangiovese

Category: Clare Valley, Red Wine Tags: , Leave a Comment

The Pike family are well known for their Riesling & will become well known for their approachable Italian varietals from the Clare if this wine in any example.  There is also an Luccio rosé which is an unusual blend of Sangiovese & Carmenere.

Firm cherry & dried sage savouriness flow onto the mid palate but the pleasure does not stop there. There is elegance to be found in its silky tannins & length. The acid is fresh & food friendly but it is not a wine that demands to be shared over a meal.

 

Date: October 2011    Price: $18   Value: $$$   Drink: Now

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Apr
23

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Pizzini 2010 Sangiovese

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The Pizzini label is one that represents the savvy initiative of the family.  Not only do they make great wines – including some of the best Italian varietals I’ve tasted outside of Italy.  The cellar door is housed in the now defunct tobacco factory overlooking the glorious & bucolic rolling hills and is welcoming to all & family.

This is but one of their Sangioveses which also include a very gluggable Sangiovese Shiraz blend. Fresh & fragrant with ripe cherries & raspberries with some spicy oak in support. 100% Sangiovese, this is a medium bodied style with elegance & silky tannins.  A very food friendly wine but don’t let that stop you opening one without food.

Date: March 2012    Price: $25   Value: $$$   Drink: Now

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Jan
24

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Coriole 2010 Sangiovese

Category: McLaren Vale, Red Wine Tags: , 2 Comments

Australia’s love affair with this sometimes suave, sometimes swarthy Italian grape is really only in the loved up stage.  Sangiovese from the McLaren Vale tends to be of the more swarthy style taking on some aspects of Sicilian life rather than from Tuscany (or perhaps showing more in line with the Medici’s).

Powerfully built with concentration & structure without tipping the scale to be full bodied or overwhelming. The dense raspberry, cherry, liquorice & spice characters have been lifted with hints of violet. The length is long & fine, shaping the mouth and leaving a lasting impression of sweet fruit. An irresistible food wine but would be a good cellaring prospect to boot.

Date: October 2011   Price: $ 20+   Value: $$$   Drink: Now – 5+ years

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