Category:Tickityboo Wine

November 14
Rosé Tasting – ‘Strayan Style

It certainly is that time of the year when the go-to wine in the fridge – or the chilli bin – is definitely a Rosé, or Rosie as we like to call them here.

Now we all know that the French make some pretty ACE Rosies and they are pretty much the benchmark for all Rosies. But we here in Australia also make some pretty smoking hot Rosies too, so this Saturday we will be opening about 7even ‘Strayan Style Rosie’s for you all to have a wee look at and see how we do it here.

So make sure you make some time and pop in to the WINE STORE | WINE BAR this Saturday, November 17th from 3-6ish

 

November 8
Meet The Maker Sessions – Jon Baxter of Airlie Bank Wines

Okidoke folks, for our final Meet The Maker Sessions for 2018, it is with great pleasure that the producer be one that has lined the shelves and fridges ever since we opened back in 2014 – Airlie Bank Wines from the Yarra Valley hosted by one of the WINE STORE | WINE BARS favourite wine person in Jon Baxter.

Comprising of five wines; Savvy B, Skinsy Pinot Gris, Cuvée Sparkling NV, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, the Airlie Bank wines are, as far as this wine professional thinks, are possibly some of Australia’s best value wines in terms of quality and certainly price. These wines not only consistently deliver varietal expression but also through wine maker Tim Shand’s deft touch present wines that year after year throw slightly cheeky and different dynamic flavours in the glass that demands another bottle to be opened. Just because!!!

So make sure you swing by this Saturday November 10th from 3-6ish and have a sip and a chat with Jon where we are sure that you will like the wines as much as we do.

October 25
Meet The Maker Sessions – Dom Valentine of Valentine Wines

With another Saturday comes another Meet The Maker Sessions with this Saturday to be hosted by Dom Valentine of Valentine Wines.

Dom’s wine journey started in 2010 while working in Rudesheim and Geisenheim in Germany’s Rheingau region. In that year, Dom worked for both both Weingut Josef Leitz and Weingut Georg Breuer – two of the region’s most respected producers. Each of those experiences was  inspiration to return to Australia and pursue his Valere project whereby he sourced grapes each year from a different vineyard in Victoria to explore the lessons learned in Germany.

Fast forward some years and Dom has added a deliciously perfumed Heathcote Grenache and a wildly ace Chardonnay from Victoria’s highest altitude vineyard in Whitlands in the NE of Victoria. Both wines add to Dom’s unmistakable light touch when it comes to producing wines that have true terroir expressions.

So as Molly would say, do yourself a favour and swing on by the WINE STORE | WINE BAR this Saturday, October 27th from 3-6ish and have a gander of three of our fave wines for 2018.

October 17
Meet The Maker Sessions – Dave Mack of ArFion Wines

Yet another one of the WINE STORE | WINE BARS best mates is taking over the pouring duties this Saturday October 20th from 3-6ish for another Meet The Maker Sessions. Ladies and Gentleman, we give you Dave Mackintosh of ArFion Wines.

Dave’s philosophy is simple; to try and extend the limitations of style, be considerate to the grapes and land, and to be a strong part of the local wine community. Seems simple and obvious to us, and as we say around here, “It’s not Rocket Surgery after all”.

Not necessarily conforming to an existing style, Dave aims to create wines that have their own thumbprint and can evolve as the seasons do.  They are the result of the interpretation of many connections between vintage, style and site.

So make sure you swing on by this Saturday for a wee sip of Dave’s current vintage wines where we have little doubt that you’ll like them as much as we do.

October 9
Meet The Maker Sessions – Michael Dhillon of Bindi Wines

The WINE STORE | WINE BAR is turning 4 on October 15th, so to mark this milestone of of the stores fave winemakers, and one of my best mates, Michael Dhillon of Bindi Wines in for a tasting. As many of you will know, Bindi Wines, and Michael who is effectively Bindi, have a very special place in my heart. And it is because of this Michael will be in the WINE STORE | WINE BAR on Saturday, October 13th from 1-4ish where he will pour his new release wines at the tasting bench.

Bindi’, 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Originally purchased in the 1950s as part of the larger grazing farm ‘Bundaleer’, ‘Bindi’ is a 170 hectare farm of which 7 hectares are planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fifteen hectares are dedicated to managed plantation eucalypts for high grade furniture timber whilst the remainder of the land is maintained as remnant bush land and important indigenous grasslands.

The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of the Dhillon family endeavors. The vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of the various individual vineyard sites and this philosophy is applied to farming and conservation at ‘Bindi’; the preservation of the natural harmony.

This tasting is going to be popular so the earlier the better we would advise. On tasting will be Bindi’s new releases which include all of the estate wines – Block 5, Original Vineyard and Dixon Pinot Noirs; Quartz and Kostas Rind Chardonnays and the Pyrette Shiraz from Heathcote. And what better way to celebrate our 4th anniversary then to have Michael pouring his wines. And there may also be a sausage sizzle out the back weather permitting.

September 19
Meet The Maker Sessions – Adam Foster of Syrahmi Wines

The Meet The Maker Sessions keep rolling on this Saturday, September 22nd with another ace friend to the WINE STORE | WINE BAR in Adam Foster of Syrahmi Wines taking over the tasting duties from 3-6ish where he will tell the great story of his even greater wines.

Adam has always had an interest in food and wine. Whilst spending many of his years completing a chef’s apprenticeship and working in some of Victoria and London’s best kitchens he also maintained an interest in Front of House activities – particularly the cellars and wine lists.

In 2002 Adam decided to give up ‘chefing’ to immerse himself in the winemaking process. Since then his experience in the industry has been quite diverse and somewhat unconventional.

Adams unadulterated passion for wine came from the early days working shifts at Walters Wine Bar. He concentrated his efforts particularly on French and Australian Rhone styles. He had the privilege of working with some of what he considers to be the most outstanding wineries in Australia and France such as Torbreck, Chapoutier, Mitchelton, Heathcote Winery, Domaine Ogier & Jasper Hill.

So make sure you don’t miss out on meeting this absolute legend of a person and grab a few sips and potentially liberate a bottle or two of his great wines to take home, or even have at the bar.

 

June 2
Christmas Countdown – Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Blanc 2016

Oh the joys of Christmas. For me it’s the lead up that excites me; only 206 Days to go. The excitement is palpable I tell ya!!!

But sometimes you just cannot wait, and I doubt anyone could wait to crack this ripper on Christmas day to smash it down with a dozen or so freshly shucked oysters; Oh dear NO-NO-NO!!!! And that ripper would be the Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Blanc 2016 which I recently tasted along with most of Benjamin’s 2016 Burgundies. This one for me was the highlight of the day. With fruit mostly sourced from Puligny-Montrachet, the wine on the nose offers lovely creamy notes followed by bright citrus and stonefruit; I picked up nectarine and tangarine. The palate has a quick whack of green apple followed by plenty of length with the citrus and stonefruit flavours dancing over my tongue.

Just a stunning wine. I seriously doubt that this will still be here, even more so that it is currently by the glass at $17 with the bottle price at $68. What a ripper indeed.

May 25
The Christmas Cowntdown is on – Camporsino Chianti DOCG Tuscany 2016

Is it ever too early to be thinking about what wine(s) will adorn the Christmas lunch table? No, I didn’t think so either. So with that sorted lets kick off our Christmas Wine countdown in May.

Lets start with the Camporsino Chianti DOCG Tuscany 2016 which is 100% Sangiovese. Gorgeous dark morello cherry and wet terracotta on the nose, the wine opens in the palate with a darker hit of cherry that is held together wonderfully – yes wonderfully – with mouth watering chewy tannins. What a ripping little number this one is. And the best thing is you do not have to wait for Christmas Day; you can come in today and swap it for $25. Mucho-fantastico stuff!!!!

and just so you know – there are 214 days until Christmas!!!

August 14
#Augdulgence – Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc 2012

Oh what a delicious beast this is!!! pierre

A serious chardonnay and most certainly a chardonnay drinkers chardonnay. Did I mention its an amazing chardonnay? A wine coming from mostly Meursault vineyards, the Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc 2012 is drinking superbly well right now with rich crème brûlée notes all melded deliciously with ample new oak – which does not leave splinters in your tongue – and balanced grapefruit pithy acid holding it all together.

Belle sanglate indeed and always $58, or maybe $54 this #Augdulgence. And also pouring #BTG in the wine bar at the moment for $15. Bon

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

 

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