Archive:January 29, 2016

January 29
#Drank/Drunk This Week – Natural Wine Co Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Geez Savvy B gets a bad rap!!!! Not from me though: I’m one of those rare beasts in this industry that ACTUALLY LIKES SAVVY B. Plus, if thats what Jonny and Jane Punter want, don’t deny them.natural savvy b

The Natural Wine Co Organic – yes, certified organic – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 from the Central Ranges in NSW is quintessential #TickityBooAce punter friendly wine. That’s it really. But a little more said I reckon. The nose is full of leesy and pithy passion fruit without that unctuous cats pee or weedy feeling. The palate follows the nose with generous passion fruit and a hint of subtle herbage – think bay leaf and mint – and finishes very smooth and with no hard acid or astringency.

Bags of flavour, bags of fun and perfect to celebrate the kids going back to school and always $15

January 24
#Drank/Drunk This Week – Gestalt Serotina Clare Valley Grenache/Shiraz 2015

I love new stuff. I love new wine. This is stuff and wine, so ergo, I love it. serotina

Sourcing fruit from around South Australia, seasoned wine makers Anthony and Craig have produced some cracking wines thus far, with this jobby so far my pick. The Gestalt Serotina Clare Valley Grenache/Shiraz 2015 for me is very Spanish in style – dry earth and herbage, tart red fruit and lovely grainy minerality. And how cool is the label? Almost have a touch of vertigo!!!

As I see it, this is a no-brainer for either summer or winter be it savoury or rich slow cooked dishes. Just a smoking hot wine is all and always $27

 

 

January 10
#Summer2016 – Out of Step Shiraz 2014, Yarra Valley

Yep, summer is here in sunny #BrunswickEast. But living in this Four Seasons city we all know how weather can change faster than saying, “can you please pass me the aeroguard….”. out of step

What we need is an all purpose red that sings be it rain, hail or shine. The Out of Step Shiraz 2014 from the Yarra Valley is that red. Lovely tart blackberry on the nose mixed with supple slately minerality. The wine opens up in the palate with more slatey minerality, concentrated blackberry and a real sense of Chinese masterstock – seriously.

So this is your wine when you want a red – rain, hail or shine and always $28.

And where ever you are Mr. Walker, avagoodweekend!!!