2017 Mac Forbes EB40 Flaming Nebbiolo, Yarra Valley, Victoria Ever heard of a “Nebb Off?” No? Let me explain. With the increased interest in Australian Nebbiolo, a “Nebb Off” is a flight of wines at a tasting that are, of course, Nebbiolo. A recent “Nebb Off” allowed for a comparison of Nebbiolo across three differentContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #368”
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Wine Code Breaker #367
2020 Spinifex Garçon Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia Spinifex is a grass that is critical in holding back coastal foredunes from erosion in a harsh environment. It appears delicate, yet can withstand much of what mother nature can throw at it. It covers the surface of the dune and can be severely impacted by oneContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #367”
Wine Code Breaker #366
2017 La Petite Mort Marsanne, Granite Belt, Queensland La Petite Mort is the celebrated album by James, a British rock band. Incidentally, my favourite song from this group is Getting Away With It (All Messed Up) but that is another story. This album is influenced by the recent deaths of a family member and friendContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #366”
The Unexpurgated Wine Code 