The Grape Grinder
Ronchi di Cialla
Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016
A new tasting experience on several levels. Had never heard of or tasted this grape varietal, Schioppettino. I was looking for a lighter red off the menu at Settimo, Guy Grossi’s new Brisbane venture. Chosen purely because of its location in Friuli ie. cooler climate. The Somm was in the dark but the wine ended up being a revelation. Red cherry and cranberry - intense white pepper on nose and palate. Dried red florals. Love this style. Will be on the lookout for this Cuvée in the future. — a year ago
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.
Ridge Vineyards
Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2022
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of grape, blackberry,
Dry. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, spice, black raspberry, blueberry compote.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 months ago
Grape Creek Vineyards
Serendipity Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Cab 61%, merlot 28%and Syrah 11%. — 2 years ago
Grape Creek Vineyards
Grand Rouge Sangiovese Blend 2020
Porch sweet chilled red wine. Kind of like a sangria — 3 years ago
Donnafugata
Anthìlia Sicilia Catarratto
Primarily made with the native Cataratto grape, this Sicilian white features fresh and fruity aromas of yellow apple, peach, white flowers and a touch of lemon zest. Same fruits on the pallet. Hint of saline on the finish. Mild (but tangy) acidity helps this wine to be quite thirst quenching and refreshing. Straw gold color and lovely texture. — 4 years ago
G.D. Vajra
Kyè Langhe Freisa 2021
This is a new grape variety for me from Langhe.
Reddish in color with a purplish hue.
Showing strawberries, raspberries, tart cranberries, light herbs, earth and dark chocolates.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins.
A very interesting dry red from Langhe. Feels like Nebbiolo.
100% Freisa grapes were aged for 9 months in mostly large Slavonian oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$60. — 6 months ago
Nugan Estate
Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2017
Not a big Shiraz fan but I liked this one full flavoured nice finish would buy again — 3 years ago
Del Duncan
I love very sweet wine. This is my favorite. — 2 months ago