Category:Spring

September 5
Meet The Maker Wine Sessions – Sierra Reed of Reed Wines

If you happen to be peeping out your window today you will swear that Spring is REALLY here. Though being Melbourne, this picture can quickly change. One thing that does not change however is the gorgeous fresh vitality That Reed Wines express. And what a coincidence, Sierra Reed will be the latest friend of the WINE STORE | WINE BAR to take part in our “Meet The Maker Wine Sessions” this coming Saturday, September 8th from 3-6ish.

Reed Wines are single vineyard expressions made by Sierra Reed in Victoria.

Always an inquisitive and enthusiastic drinker, Sierra’s journey in wine began in New Zealand whilst filming with the Family of Twelve. Interviewing those leading families of New Zealand wine inspired her to change her life and begin the journey from drinker to maker.

A complete immersion in winemaking followed with a rapid succession of vintages as a global nomad in Paso Robles (Hearst Ranch Winery), the Yarra Valley (Domain Chandon), the Napa Valley (Piña), Central Otago (Rippon), Beaujolais, France (Domaine du Vissoux), the Grampians (Mount Langi Ghiran), Barolo, Italy (E. Pira & Figli – Chiara Boschis) Geelong (Lethbridge Wines), and Rheingau, Germany (Robert Weil).

As well as 4 vintages under her own label Reed Wines of which she makes a Grenache, Shiraz, Nebbiolo and Riesling. Her main focus is Victoria as a region, but the Grenache is sourced from the Barossa from a very old vineyard and it’s a perfect fit for Reed Wines.

 

September 11
#TimeToTaste – New Rosé’s and Rieslings on tasting Saturday September 12

rosie“When daffodils begin to peer,
With heigh! the doxy, over the dale,
Why, then comes in the sweet o’ the year;
For the red blood reigns in the winter’s pale.
The white sheet bleaching on the hedge,
With heigh! the sweet birds, O, how they sing!
Doth set my pugging tooth on edge;
For a quart of ale is a dish for a king.”
William Shakespeare, The Winters Tale 4.2.1-8

You can just imagine old Will sitting down and sipping a ripping glass or two of Riesling or Rosé when he penned that lovely ode to Spring can’t you.

Oh what a gorgeous day it is today, yet tomorrow is shaping up to be even better. So take advantage of this beautiful weather (while it lasts, because this is Melbourne) and swing on by the WINE STORE | WINE BAR tomorrow from 2-5 for a cheeky tasting of  some new release Riesling’s and Rosé’s.

See you at the bar!!!

September 1
#TuedaysTasteLike – Springtime and David Reynaud Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

beaumontOh Melbourne town, you certainly know how to tease with weather like today’s masterpiece. The sun is out, the clouds are but shadows and the wind is no more than a gentle sneeze. We love you Melbourne!!!

So its the first day of Spring. The sun is out but it’s going to be a little piccardilly tonight so lets balance it out shall we. The David Reynaud Beaumont Crozes-Hermitage 2012 Syrah is that perfect balance. And it’s got precious little Sulfur so you won’t have to worry about those Sulfur headaches, but can not guarantee that you won’t get a headache after the 4th bottle though.

So, what does #TuesdayTastesLike then? In the glass the wine looks quite dirty in the glass but that’s just because it’s unfined and unfiltered. The nose is all savoury notes of earth, spice and wonderful and very pronounced black olive. Yes. Black Olive. And its delish!!!

The palate follows the nose with wonderful savoury notes, blackberry and yes, black olive. It’s a ripper I tell ya and always $24

July 7
July – The spring time for new wine; Syrahmi Heathcote Demi Shiraz 2014

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Leo Tolstoy

Spring. Its the time for new beginnings. But it’s July and cold. Alas it is but this time of the year is Spring for new wine releases and new vintages. And bygolly are there some absolutely ripping new releases right now.

With that the case I will endeavour to post a new release everyday for the remainder of July. So without further pause…

Syrahmi Heathcote Demi Shiraz 2014demi

Words cannot do justice the respect I have for Adam Fosters touch with the parcels of fruit he plays with, and his latest offering of his Demi Shiraz is quite simply faultless.

The nose opens with intense and concentrated blackberry notes with black olives following the longer in the glass. The palate opens up with spice and masterstock flavours – think brown spice, soy sauce and beef oxo. Again, the longer in the glass concentrated blackberry and a savoury black olive tapenade flavour come through. Just awesome and drink with mushroom and bloody beef dishes and $28 always.