The Grape Grinder

Paarl Pinotage 2023

shaun house

9.3

Good with food. — 5 days ago

with Nadine

Castello di Verduno

Basadone Verduno Pelaverga 2022

Julia Indik

9.0

This is a wine from the Pelaverga grape, which I learned was almost extinct decades ago. Reminiscent of Pinot noir with bold contrasts of strawberries and floral notes and an edge of acid and bitters. Level and elegant and also easy to drink. — 8 months ago

with Robert

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Grape Creek Vineyards

Bellissimo Sangiovese Blend 2019

Wayne Stargardt

9.2

Wonderfully rich Super Tuscan. — 4 years ago

with Deb

G.D. Vajra

Kyè Langhe Freisa 2021

Elmars

8.9

As suggested by “Martinelli,” I sampled a novel grape variety from Piedmont. Initially characterized by its tannic and acidic profile, the grape exhibited a remarkable transformation, achieving a more harmonious balance over time. — 2 days ago

Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016

Bob McDonald

9.4

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. — 2 years ago

with Hugh and Georgina

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Jamie Lauder

North east Italy is a hidden gem for wines.
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.

Bob McDonald

Totally agree Jamie. I generally love cooler climate wines. In Italy the Valle d’Aosta is another example next to the Swiss Alps in the north west.

Jamie Lauder

Absolutely.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.

Nugan Estate

Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2017

Ken Taste Wine

8.9

Not a big Shiraz fan but I liked this one full flavoured nice finish would buy again — 5 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

John Willison

9.0

Grape juice. In a good way. — 13 days ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from some of CVNE's best vineyards in the Rioja Alta (85% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), aged in both French and American oak for 24 months. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with licorice, vanilla, tobacco & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, wonderful balance, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Very nice! — 3 months ago

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