2022 Tupelo Pinot Gris Riesling Pinot Blanc Gewurtztraminer Stargazer, Tasmania “Would you like some fruit salad”? “No thanks, I already have some” as I sniff and swirl a glass of wine. Does a wine with four or more varieties count as fruit salad? Blending multiple varieties together is to build on the synergies, ensure theContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #405”
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Wine Code Breaker #385
2017 Ghost Rock Vineyard Zoe Brut Rosé, Tasmania Walking into a French patisserie is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It can be a dreamy experience, particularly where there is une tarte aux pommes involved. The lightly crusted pastry, the apple and glazing…need I say more. Imagine if you could turn this into a sparkling drink.Continue reading “Wine Code Breaker #385”
Wine Code Breaker #365
2009 Castagna Sparkling Genesis Shiraz, Beechworth, Victoria Din Djarin is better known as the Mandalorian or Mando for short. A western styled hero who wears beskar armour never shows his face to anyone. He travels through a galaxy far far away in his space craft with occasional drop ins to his favourite wine region forContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #365”
Wine Code Breaker #350
Non-Vintage Sparkling Shiraz, Turkey Flat, Barossa Valley, South Australia A BBQ is an Australian institution. Snags, salad and steak on a paper plate, all to be eaten with one hand and an implement. But which implement is best? What do you really need? A fork, a spoon or a knife? A splayd of course! CombiningContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #350”
Wine Code Breaker #348
2020 Dormilona Yokel Trebbiano Pet Nat, Swan Valley, Western Australia Trebbiano is thought to have originated in Italy and during Roman times, made its way to France. Today it is one of the most widely grown varieties in the world, but will mostly be seen in balsamic vinegars and some fortifieds. It was introduced intoContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #348”
Wine Code Breaker #344
Non Vintage House of Arras Brut Elite Cuvée No. 1501 Methode Traditionelle, Tasmania October 19 is Champagne Day. What a great day to recognise the euphoric elixir that is a sparkling white or pink shaded wine. This day ignores the fact that the English invented the Methode Traditionelle of which, yes the French perfected. ItContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #344”
Wine Code Breaker #328
Non-vintage Pirie Sparkling, Tasmania The first apple tree was planted by William Bligh in 1788. This was also the first apple tree planted in Australia. For Tasmania, apples became an important industry with exports these crisp and crunchy balls of joy being exported to countries far and wide. It was at its peak that TasmaniaContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #328”
Wine Code Breaker #311
2006 Soul Growers Black Cellar Sparkling Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia Sparkling Shiraz, for some, is an aberration. For others, it is the gold that appears at the foot of a rainbow. Tasting a Sparkling Shiraz is more than the alleged gold at the end of the rainbow, it is more like following gravity’s courseContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #311”
The Unexpurgated Wine Code 