Category Archives: Wine Reviews
2017 Amos Bianco, Kellerei Kurtatsch, Alto Adige
Amos is a terroir-focused blend from vineyards at 600m-900m. Non-aromatic varieties – mostly Pinot Bianco, [...]
2019 Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda
Textbook Viognier character from innovative Languedoc producer Gayda – unusual in a basic varietal range. [...]
2019 Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de la Chauvinière
I rarely get this excited about Muscadet, but I truly believe that this is the [...]
Matthew Jukes Best Christmas Wines
2019 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de Verquière This is another red which seems to be [...]
Dec
2018 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreau, Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils
2018 white Burgundies are generally fleshy and forward by comparison to the upright 2017s and [...]
Scorpo Estate, Mornington Peninsula
Please welcome Scorpo wines to our shores! I have known Paul and Caroline Scorpo and [...]
Dec
2018 Montlouis sec Rémus, Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Jacky Blot is the genius of Montlouis who demonstrated how beautiful its Chenin Blanc could [...]
2017 Amos Bianco, Kellerei Kurtatsch, Alto Adige
Next-level Italian wine. A rich, sleek beauty with subtle gingery spice. Outstanding with festive ham [...]
2018 Chianti Colli Senesi, Campriano
The Biker Blinis present a rather interesting vinous challenge but this wine is up to [...]
Nov
2019 Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Cask sample, tasted at the domaine. What a stunning nose! Piercingly fresh and expressive notes [...]
Nov
2018 Montlouis sec Rémus, Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Jacky Blot is a revered producer in the Loire and this is a very special [...]
2017 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne
A vibrant and vital Syrah. I’ve placed my order! A world class wine. in YOU [...]
The Bunch Group Mixed Case
A case, selected by Victoria Moore, containing wines from the seven member wine merchants that [...]
Oct
2018 Schiava Sonntaler, Kellerei Kurtatsch, Alto Adige
I enthusiastically recommended the 2017 release of this wine, but I make no excuse for [...]
2018 Chianti Colli Senesi, Campriano
There’s so much low-rent chianti around, it’s easy to forget how delicious – and brilliant [...]
Oct