Archive:July 24, 2016

July 24
#TryJuly – #24 Ulithorne “Dona” McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

It’s cold. The weather is moving in. Again. And it’s cold. But I already said that right? Better go and get some red wine then. donaAnd if that’s on the brief then swing on by the WINE STORE | WINE BAR to-now and grab this belter.

The Ulithorne “Dona” McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 is the type of red wine that you just want to cuddle up with. So lets do it then. On the nose there is a distinct dark blackberry and earthy note; master stock and soy are very common in the glasses of red I am sipping this winter. The palate is a little bit old school, little bit new school with more rich dark fruit mixed in with very supple and savoury spice and earthy tones. Just delish.

Drink with a blanky over your lap and always $24

July 22
#TryJuly – #22 Vigna Stefani Heathcote Malbec 2015

Oh Melbourne!!! You certainly take, and bring, the weather with you….stefani malbec

Once again we have had some wonderful winter weather only for it to turn once again into the cold, wet and windy Melbourne we love so much. And if you need something to warm you up over the coming days, this wine is it. The Vigna Stefani Heathcote Malbec 2015 is jam packed with punter friendly #ACENESS I tell ya. From the first whiff there is very generous brambly dark fruit with blueberries coming to the fore after a while. The palate follows a similar line with more dark fruit, slatey minerality and tilled wet earth. Yep, tilled wet earth.

Very tre delicious and drink with melanzane alla parmigiana and always $22

July 17
#TryJuly – #17 Domaine Royal de Jarras ‘Pink Flamingo’ Rosé 2015, Sable de Camargue

Will you just check out this weather; tis positively Spring-ish I tell you!!!! Oh Sunday, you beautiful beast.pink flamingo And if you are going to raise a glass to this delicious day, why don’t you put some of this in it – the Domaine Royal de Jarras ‘Pink Flamingo’ Rosé 2015, Sable de Camargue from the mouth of the Rhône.

From a blend of Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache, this beaut has lovely supple tart red fruit in the mean of frozen red berries right out of the freezer. The name might suggest ‘giggle juice’ but this rosé is certainly not sweet; the opposite actually. Its very dry.

It’s fun. It’s serious. It’s delish. It’s just #TickityBooAce.

Drink with cured meats and smoked salmon and always $26

 

July 8
#TryJuly – #8 Bress Heathcote Vermentino 2015

This truly is a wonderful expression of the wonderful Vermentino’s coming out of Sardinia. Really!!! vermentino

The Bress Heathcote Vermentino 2015 has everything and then some with this current release; loads and loads of crunchy citrus on the nose – think lemon curd and preserved lemon all rolled in to one. The palate opens with another lovely hit of citrus but very much reeled in. As the wine washers thru a lovely celery salt texture (I know, but that’s what I get) cleans everything up. Again, at the end of the day it’s just a smashable #TickityBooAce wine and always $25. 

And the “some” is they are all #ACE folks up at the winery in Harcourt.

Drink with seared whiting or grilled halloumi.

July 7
#TryJuly – #7 Moondog Brewery Love Tap Lager

Everytime I sip one of these beauties I always find myself tapping my foot to the B-52’s “Love Shack”love tap

“The love shack is a little old place where we can get together
Love Shack, baby (a-Love Shack, baby)
Love Shack, baby, Love Shack
Love Shack, baby, Love Shack…”

Yep, you get the message there. But it’s not just the catchy beat that makes my feet tap away but also that the Moondog Brewery Love Tap Lager from Abbotsford is just a #RippinglyAce beer. A balance of hops and lager richness, the Love Tap effortlessly delivers a brew that combines subtle green hoppiness and a malty/gingery flavour. You can’t stop at just 1 I tell ya!!!

Very smashable and always $20.50 – and cheaper than what our new neighbours are selling it at – Just sayin xx

 

 

July 5
#TryJuly – #5 Tappo Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

This is as quintessential as a big and juicy and rich and ripe Aussie Shiraz as you’ll get. And it’s only $20!!!!!tappo

The Tappo Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 has got winter crowd pleaser written all over it. This is the type of Shiraz where the fruit was left hanging out in the hot South Oz sun so it would develop all those big and gutsy flavours that work so well in the depths of winter; big dark and rich fruit, spice, length and most importantly, #ACE flavour in spades. And again, it’s only, and is always $20

Drink wearing a cozy woolie jumper while tucking in to a hearty stew.

July 2
#TryJuly – #2 Black Epsilon Spumante NV, Piedmont Italy

Spumante. Now do not adjust your screen or be scared, Spumante does not have to mean Riccadona folks. epsilon This one is bonafide #TickityBooAce. The Black Epsilon Spumante NV, Piedmont Italy may look a bit naff, but like I said, its the real deal. The nose instantly throws up floral and citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon pith with green apple wafting up the longer in the glass. The palate is very lite and delicate with soft bruised apple notes accompanied by a very elegant bead.

A very easy sparkling indeed and always $20

July 1
#TryJuly – 31 new Wine and Beer flavours to check out: #1 Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino Di Scansano 2013

Yet another month has befallen us where a big finger is wagged at us and due to the fact that we indulge in too muchtuscany1 of the Joy Juice. When did we start needing causes to practice moderation? Personal accountability goes a long way in my books. But anyway, that’s just what I think anywhoo. 

Starting today, July 1st, we will be showcasing 1 awesome flavour per day to celebrate 31 #TickityBooAce #TryJuly drops. If you can’t beat them, join them. So without further ado the first flavour off the rank is the mouth full that is Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino Di Scansano 2013. A dominant blend of Sangiovese with little bits of Alicante and Malvasia Nera, hails from the southern reaches of Tuscany and is every little bit of why we love Tuscan Sangio’s. Loaded with delicious tart Morello cherries, the palate opens a very savoury earthy tone of scorched earth – think dry terracotta – with more cherries coming to the fore but more like the rich Christmas cherries we hoe in to in December.

Just a beautiful winter red and a perfect flavour to lead off #TryJuly

Drink with Osso Bucco and always $24