Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: Introducing Eagles 🦅 Rest from NSW’s Hunter Valley wine region. This Pokolbin property has history dating back to the 1800s. I recently cracked this 2012 Dam Black Chardy to try and it went down mighty fine in my Riedel Chardy glass.
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On the eye it’s a creamy yellow shade with vanilla, banana and stonefruit coming through on the nose. In the mouth it has a wonderful silky texture with juicy lemon, candied florals and banana passionfruit. Smooth and enjoyable.
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 7 hours ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: I’m not going to lie, I’m a sucker for pretty packaging and this Yarran Wines 2017 Whole Bunch Pressed Shiraz from the Heathcote is gorgeous 😍 I tried this alongside their Whole Berry Hilltops Shiraz which made for a great night!
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In the glass it’s a deep sultry purple-red colour. The nose is so warm and inviting with plentiful savoury notes ranging from earth to black pepper and jerky. While in the mouth it has a plush and soft mouthfeel with a lingering finish that has a nice grind of pepper in it.
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 4 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Calling all #organicwine lovers!

The team Cellarmasters are now offering an organic wine subscription ($120 4 times a year for 4 x 6 packs of organic vino) - you can read all about it in my latest blog post: https://travellingcorkscrew.com.au/blog/organic-wine-subscription/
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I gave a sample case a test run last week and this bottle of Now by Paxton Preservative Free 2017 Shiraz was one of the bottles.
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This South Australian wine comes from the #McLarenVale wine region and not only is it certified organic, but it’s also a #preservativefreewine. Therefore it’s been made without the addition of sulphur dioxide or any other preservatives. But that’s not all! It’s also made by biodynamic farming practices 🌚
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At 14% abv, I found it the perfect winter warmer. Yes, I may have sipped this one from the comfort of my bed whilst catching up on some reading.
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In the glass, it’s a deep, dark garnet red. It’s wonderfully aromatic with voluptuous notes of candied fruits and spice rising up from the glass. In the mouth, it doesn’t disappoint with plentiful juicy plum flavours and a divine long finish.
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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! #tcweekdaywine #cellarmasters — 6 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: I tried this @yarranwines 2017 Whole Berry Hilltops ‘A Few Words’ Shiraz alongside their Whole Bunch Pressed Heathcote Shiraz recently which made for a very great night if you know what I mean 😉
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Yarran’s A Few Words range is named this because “we believe wine should capture a region, the fruit and the style with little complication…easily explained and simply in ‘‘A Few Words’’.
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In my the glass it’s a deep magenta purple-red colour. The nose is full of peppered berries and savoury notes - it has a very intense nose. The palate is full of concentrated juicy flavour and it has a lovely silky texture.
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 21 hours ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

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So many people contact me about #organicwine here in Australia. It’s becoming more and more popular and I can definitely see why after tasting this beauty!
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I received this bottle of Grosset 2016 Apiana in a recent #sample pack of the new Cellarmasters Organic Wine Club. You can read more about it on the blog (link in profile).
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Grosset Wines is an independently owned winery in South Australia’s Clare Valley. The ‘Apiana’ is a white wine blend that is made from 60% Semillon and 40% Fiano. And wow, this wine stole my palate!
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In the glass, it’s a yellow-green pear juice like colour. The nose is crisp and fresh with hints of flowers and herbs alongside apples, pears and candied lemon. In the mouth, it’s 100% moreish with a juicy zippy nature full of flavoursome lemon and pear notes. This is an absolutely gorgeous wine and has gone straight to my top 10 list for 2018!
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 5 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: If you haven’t tried wine made from the Durif grape variety yet and you like your big, bold red wines, then you need to find some stat. This 2016 Durif from @yarranwines in NSW’s Riverina region is a great example.
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In the glass it’s virtually opaque with a purple tinge to it. Red and black fruits entice on the nose while in the mouth it’s super flavoursome and juicy with gritty tannins and an awesome long finish. Gorgeous wine that needs to be teamed with a nice bit of meat 🥩🍷 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine — 7 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: I do love my GSM! If you’re not sure what this stands for, it’s Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre - the 3 grapes in the blend. This Cavaliere 2016 Curtis Family Vineyards GSM comes from McLaren Vale in South Australia.

In the glass it’s a ruby red. Black and red liquorice and spiced fruits come through on the nose while in the mouth it’s super juicy with cherry and berry notes, some grated chocolate and soft tannins. Yum!

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

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: This Speak No Evil 2017 Organic Shiraz is the third bottle in my #OrganicWine Subscription 6-pack from @cellarmasters . You can read all about it on the blog - link in my profile.
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This funky looking bottle is an organic red wine from South Australia. It is made from 80% Shiraz grapes from McLaren Vale and 20% Shiraz grapes from the Monash Valley. Being a #veganfriendly wine, I thought it was only right to match it with some 10-hour slow cooked red wine lamb 🍖 shanks with warm crusty bread on the side ;)
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It’s a velvety magenta-red colour in the glass with notes of fresh blackcurrants, plums and black pepper spice coming through on the nose. In the mouth, it’s very fruit forward with a hint of smokiness and a wonderful vibrancy to it. Juicy, fresh and highly satisfying.
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 3 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Red, red wine you know how to swoon me on these cold Victorian winter nights! This #sample of the @curtisfamilyvineyards Cavaliere 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from South Australia’s McLaren Vale Region.
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It’s a rich corduroy red colour in the glass. Black fruits, vanillin oak and anise spiked chocolate dominate the nose for me. While in the mouth it’s smooth and elegant with juicy chocolate-covered fruits, spice and a nice, decent length finish. Definitely one for the decanter!
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 6 days ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

#sample: Introducing the Curtis Family Vineyard 2015 Limited Series Shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia. It was a great match for our slow cooked pork ribs 👌
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In the glass it’s a deep black plum red. It’s highly aromatic with plentiful peppered black fruits, cedar and coffee beans. While in the mouth it’s plush, juicy and fruit forward. Very divine and I could imagine it’ll cellar well.
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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! #tcweekdaywine — 8 days ago