Tastes

You do not have to spend a fortune to drink well at Christmas, Winsor Dobbin reports  The Real DealPommery Brut Rosé NV Founded in 1836, Pommery has grown to be one of the most reliable Champagne producers, […]

Party time Yellowglen NV Chardonnay Pinot Noir Prosecco Looking for an affordable bubbly for a pre-Christmas party? This special cuvee for Aldi stores is a bargain – a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and prosecco grapes that […]

Wine with Winsor  Italian accentAngullong 2018 Fossil Hill SangioveseSangiovese is the grape used to make the classic Tuscan wines of Chianti, but it is also proving an extremely popular addition to Australian vineyards. This bright, […]

Pinot pleasure Clyde Park 2019 Estate Pinot Noir  The Bellarine Peninsula outside Geelong in Victoria produces some of the best pinots in Australia – but smaller producers sometimes fly a little under the radar. This new […]

 Classy cabernet  – Mount Horrocks 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon  The Clare Valley – and Mount Horrocks – are home to some of Australia’s finest rieslings, but Stephanie Toole also produces hugely impressive Nero d’Avola and this […]

Bargain Buy   Berton Vineyards Metal Label 2019 Vermentino  Vermentino is an Italian grape that flourishes in warmer climes. It retains its fresh, bright, acidity even in regions like the Riverina, where this one is made. […]

Italian style  Italian style Freeman 2019 Rondo RoséThis is delightful rosé is the antithesis of those sickly-sweet pink wines of a few years ago. Made from the northern Italian grape variety rondinella, popular in Valpolicella, from […]