Think pink for Valentine's Day. Busting bubbles and toasted yeast yield to the undertone of red berries in Blason de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne Brut. Endearingly romantic, slightly sophisticated, and decidedly non-snobby. Continuing our Valentines Day Wino Wednesday romance theme; we've been busy popping corks in…
Valentine's Day doth approacheth. Tell me fine Sir, have you procured an elixir to woo thine love? No? Best get thee to the liquor store, post haste, and grabeth thine-self some swanky bubbles! Might I suggest the delicate Domaine…
The very definition of fun, this is a wine for anyone with an appetite for life and LIVING. Hoopla The Mutt, 2012 another sun drenched Californian. A red blend from Hoopla Wines that changes from year to year based on…
Once you've had The Rule, you must try Fowles Wine The Exception 2010 for that big, ripe taste of Australian sun. One of the little side benefits of penning the odd post about wine is the rare opportunity to meet…
Are there rules about drinking whites after Labour Day? Not in my world. Tommasi Adorato Appassionato Bianco 2012 is wine to dine with, again and again, and again, no matter what the season. Our Wino Wednesdays are decidedly light on…
A big, bold Bordeaux with a ripe, full mouth and yet, no linger. Chateau Pipeau, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 for people who like wine but don't what all that pesky wine aftertaste. The topic of today's Wino Wednesday post…
Cherry, citrus, and floral notes define a wine that is at once feminine and crisp, and priced under twenty bucks. This summer try Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Rose 2013, this month's Wino Wednesday grape of choice. A harmonious blend Monterey…
Meet Matt Fowles, renaissance man. A former Australian lawyer with a passion for food & drink, Fowles now turns heads with his unique talent for wine making as CEO of Fowles Wine. Building wines to suit his palate and…
Veuve Ambal Crémant de Bourgogne Brute Rosé, the sparkling wine of Burgundy. A pink, bubbly way to ring in the New Year. 2014 marks a new beginning. I love a new year with fresh pages unwritten, all 365 of them, waiting…
Cookie swapping parties are so 1990's, so I say why swap cookies when you can swap wine? On this Wino Wednesday we give you a few tips on how to host your own Holiday Wine Swap Party. It's the…
Il Clou Di Clavesana Dogliani Superiore 2010, a fresh Italian from the north eastern hills of Italy's Piedmont region with a the tang of sour cherry, and a lash of spicy leather. Smooth, clean and very well priced, it's a ripe…
Curious Beasts, Blood Red Wine an entertaining little Californian long on goth packaging, with a smooth plum finish. Branded with flare, right down to the cork, it makes a sassy (already wrapped) gift for the vampire fans in your life,…