Pinot Grigio made by the Italians, is the same grape as Gris but the Italians don’t like to gamble, so they pick it as soon as it is ripe to deliver a white that is crisp dry and light with aromas of sliced pear and freshly cut crunchy apple with a dash of spice and fresh tingly acidity.
Here is my opinion…. In the old days they used to press the guts out of the reds to get every last drop of juice so the resulting wines contained a great deal of acid and you had to cellar them to soften the fruit so they were drinkable. Today wine making technology and viticulture are so advanced that most wines don’t carry the acid of their forebears.
About 6 years ago, the French expanded the area that producers could buy their grapes from and still carry the word champagne on the label. It is my humble opinion that many champagne houses that are using this lesser quality grape are diluting the taste that we have come to know and love as champagne.
Brett Grocke is the secret behind this new label that is producing exciting new wave wines. First and foremost a viticulturist, Brett’s understanding of the soil types and quality vineyard sites is second to none. This leads to an almost god-like selection of fruit that gives him the edge over most of the competition.
Our faithful go-anywhere “Troopie” is top dog of the outback, and a perfect moniker for this wine. It wafts of macerated Cherry and campfire toast. A rush of berry, Choc mint, cloves and cedary, smoked Bacon. Robust fruit with supple tannin makes for a moreish mouthful.
$25.00
Made for the 60th anniversary of the winery it is bigger than Ben Hur, huge fruit and absolutely voluptuous. Rich and smooth it’s the perfect accompaniment to red meat or super easy to drink by itself.
$69.00
Rich and yet elegant. Drinking way beyond its price point.
$32.00
A rich and full-bodied Chardonnay, with a creamy mouthfeel, gentle acidity, toasty oak, and butter on the finish.
$27.00
Fresh pear, crisp apple hint of lychee. A good no nonsense pinot gris.
$22.00
Think of buttery toast, ripe luscious pear and malolactic fermentation which gives a hint of creme brûlée. This is a seamless alluring chardonnay with vanilla accented tropical fruit.
$50.00
Lovely big smooth sparkling Shiraz from Northeast Victoria
$32.00
Complex sparkling, flavours of crisp red apple and lemon curd interlaced with nutty and toasty nuances.
$26.00
