Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

While baking some ANZAC cookies recently I tucked into this little gem from Wicks Estate in South Australia. It’s a 2016 Shiraz from 17 year old vines which spends 12 months in 20% new French oak barrels prior to bottling.

It’s a super dark plum red colour in the glass. Peppered dark fruits, baking spice and tobacco come through on the nose for me. While in the mouth it’s juicy with apparent tannins, elegant oak and plentiful cherry 🍒 flavours. A great companion for the home baker 👩‍🍳

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 10 hours ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

I have to admit, I picked 3 stunning wines for the latest #thetcwineclub box. This @cragg_cru_wines 2017 Fiano from SA’s Langhorne Creek was divine! It was also a great match to our sweet’n’sour pork.
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Fiano is a white Italian grape variety. And we’re starting to see more and more of it being produced in Aussie which is great as I’m a big fan.
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In the glass it’s a brilliant yellow-gold colour. Sweet fruits come through on the nose alongside hints of pear, florals, hay, grapefruit and a touch of honey. In the mouth it’s juicy and coats the mouth with flavour yet it’s fresh and very approachable with notes of nectarine, candied lemon and pear. There needed to be more in the bottle!
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 4 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

The latest #thetcwineclub box was all about your non-typical white grape varieties. This 2014 barrel-fermented Spanish Viura by Vina Real hails from the region of Rioja where this grape is quite common.

The Viura grape is also known as Macabeo which is one of the key grapes that goes into making the Spanish sparkling wine, Cava.

This Viura is a lemon yellow colour in the glass. It’s fresh, floral and herby on the nose and in the mouth it’s refreshing juicy with subtle lemony pear and peach flavours. Highly enjoyable and great with our baked fish, chips & salad.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 6 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#thetcwineclub is all about trying new things which is why I picked this 2016 Ladairo Godello from Spain.

In the glass it’s a golden lemon 🍋 colour with fresh minerality, mandarins and a hint of chamomile tea on the nose. In the mouth it has a lovely fresh texture. It’s light bodied and has wonderfully smooth lemon acidity with a bite of nectarine. Yum!

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 20 hours ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Mr. Spittoon was on cooking duty recently so he made a loaded spag bol 🍝. It was super tasty and went down well with this Italian Menhir Salento Quota 29 2013 Primitivo IGP sample I was sent from the Vino Bambino team.

According to Wine Spectator, Primitivo and Zinfandel are actually both clones of a Croatian grape called Crljenak.

In the glass it’s a virtually opaque maroon red. Black cherries and dark fruits entice the nostrils. There’s also a slight whiff of mint. While in the mouth it’s both fruity and savoury with hints of black olive and earthiness. One very sultry vino!

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 3 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Looking for an organic wine? Then perhaps this BWS Craftsman 2016 Shiraz might be what you’re looking for! It’s $18 a bottle and goes down pretty well as a quaffable midweek drink. Especially with the chilly weather clipping at our heels!

It’s a rich ruby red colour in the glass with spiced fruit and a hint of menthol on the nose. In the mouth it’s juicy, fruity and has a rich savoury earthiness to it.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 5 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Weeknights call for red wine & Netflix. We recently cracked into this bottle of Alkoomi 2016 Cabernet Merlot from WA’s Frankland River region.

Quick stats:
* Matured in French oak for 12 months
* Can cellar for 3-5 years
* Only $15 a bottle

On the eye it’s a gorgeous crimson red shade. The nose is full of blackcurrants and black cherries 🍒 with a hint of spearmint chocolate. In the mouth it’s juicy and plush with a nice rounded mouthfeel and a decent length finish.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 7 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

This was one helluva tasty Friday night! I matched this bottle of crisp Palladino 2017 Gavi DOCG Italian white wine and homemade risotto primavera (spring veggie risotto) with crispy prosciutto 👌👌

Gavi is made from the Cortese grape variety and hails from the Piedmont region in northwest Italy.

Recipe care of taste.com.au and wine thanks to Vino Bambino 🙏

It’s a pretty fresh yellow colour in the glass. I found it deliciously aromatic with honey blossoms, crisp pears and fruity golden apples on the nose. In the mouth it’s very easy drinking with wonderful acidity and flavours of a pear and lemon curd tart. Beautiful match with the risotto primavera 🇮🇹

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 2 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

We recently cracked into this bubbly we brought to VIC with us from WA’s Swan Valley. Little River has a cute little cellar door on West Swan Road and I hear the food at the cafe is pretty good too!

It’s a crystal clear lemon colour in the glass with a lovely effervescence to it. Notes of crunchy apple, vanilla bean and crisp lemonade entice the nostrils. While in the mouth it’s full of preserved pear & lemon flavours and has a creamy smooth buttery texture.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine — 5 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Introducing the Hogs in the Woods 2016 Tempranillo from the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia ($18). Tempranillo is a Spanish grape and its name comes from the word ‘temprano’ which means ‘early’. Tempranillo grapes typically ripen several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.

It’s a ruby red colour in the glass. Notes of sweet spice, red currants and vanilla infused plums come through on the nose. While in the mouth it’s fruity, juicy and very easy drinking.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample #tcweekdaywine — 6 days ago