by Virginia Jacobs | Oct 17, 2017 | General, Uncategorized
This grape is a native of Greece and it was first planted in Australia by Peter Barry of Jim Barry wines in the Clare Valley South Australia in 2012. Peter had tried the wine in its native Santorini Greece whilst on holiday and noted its similarities to Riesling that...
by Virginia Jacobs | Aug 15, 2016 | General, Uncategorized
For those of us that love our Australian Sparkling wine, here is an in depth look by Tyson Stelzer free for you to download. It takes a comprehensive look at what is available with lots of good information about different styles and methods of production. Well worth a...
by Virginia Jacobs | Jun 6, 2016 | General, Uncategorized
Yesterday, not only did I go to the Port Adelaide-Collingwood game to see The Power win convincingly, then win a signed football at the after game function. I came home to Duck Agnolotti paired with a delicious 2013 Spring Vale Pinot Noir. I had been saving this one...
by Virginia Jacobs | May 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
You may have noticed that Wine Taste Talk has been fairly quiet recently. This is due to my relocation to Melbourne, including moving the cellar, which was no small task!!!!! Not to mention selling a house and finding a new one. With the office, house and wine now...
by Virginia Jacobs | Jan 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
January 2nd 2016 The second day of the year, where did that go? Today’s offering is a 2010 Bird in Hand Merlot Cabernet that spent a few years in the cellar. This Adelaide Hills producer has won many awards in the past and had a particularly successful year last year....
by Virginia Jacobs | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed many great wines last year that you might like, I thought this year I would share them with you. I may share the people, places and foods that accompanied the wine as good wine should always be shared, or it may be a straight tasting with some information...