Dedicated to organic and biodynamic methods, childhood friends Marco Giuliani and Davide Gentile are constantly experimenting and learning.

From a 1 hectare vineyard with vines 25 years in average age, with clay/limestone soils. Hand-harvested, destemmed, overnight maceration with the skins, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel, aged in stainless steel, unfined, unfiltered, no added SO2.

Pineapple, peach, green apple, basil, lemon, orange, nutty trace, drizzle of honey accented by tangy acidity and gauzy green tea tannins.

Lemon zest, nectarine, and thyme infuse the crisp mineral finish.

 Uva e basta [100% Grape] 💥 Dedicated to organic and

Pinot Blanc, not all that common but could be a new ‘go to’ white variety. Described by

 as “the white cousin of Pinot Noir”, it is a creamy lemon, citrus delight with a texture that provides instant happiness. A crisp finish that makes you demand more…simple…

 Colours of the South by Purple Hands Wines 2020 Barossa

A blend of Savagnin Chardonnay creates this truely different and exciting wine. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.

It’s a multiple vintage blend of Savagnin from 2019 and Chardonnay from 2020. With no filtration and no sulphites you get a wine that has plenty of character. Apples and lemon for days…simple…

 Scintilla Wines MV Ə'LEKTRIK Rating: B Price: $36

Luscious sweet nectar from the cool climate region of Germany. No cancel that last word, I mean’t the cool climate region of the Strathbogie Ranges of Victoria. Easy to get confused.

There is no mucking around this is a sweet Riesling, but its not sickly sweet. Its contained with a balance of freshness and acidity.

But this wine comes into its own when paired with some stinky smelly cheese or a blue vein where the sweetness plays perfectly. It takes the wine to the next level and screams for cheese board…simple…

 Chateau Deux Bauge Strathbogie Ranges Riesling 2020 Rating:

Have you seen a wine this colourful before? If so, what was it? This is insane!

Beyond the colour this Atze’s Corner ‘The Giant’ Durif 2019 is a one way ticket to flavourtown, with a detour through the black forest of Gateauxville. This is to say it’s not a shy wine. Dark cherry, pomegranate, mulberry, liquorice, spicy vanilla, chary oak on the nose. The palate’s rich and robust, full, definitely full. It’s all dark fruit, cherries, blackberries, mulberries, with spice and woody layers. Vanilla is the common thread throughout. No bad thing. The richness is very impressive, second only to the colour. 🍷👏🏼🍷

 Have you seen a wine this colourful before? If so, what was

🍷Big Table Farm Virtual Tasting and Interview with Clare Carver

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 🍷Big Table Farm Virtual Tasting and Interview with Clare

I don’t usually post or review wines from outside Australia, mainly as I don’t know enough or actually drank enough foreign wine. Not that I don’t like it, quite the opposite.

We all know lockdown means online shopping. I saw this unusual bottle, different label and had no idea about it. Done, I had to buy it. Impulse shopping at its best.

First impression was that cork. It made me smile. A little Easter egg find.

There wasnt much information on the label other than it said it was a product of Austria. First mistake, I thought it may have been German. As I scanned the label -  knowing that I can’t read German, the only thing I can possibly make out is the wine term is GmbH. Maybe this is a Grenache Merlot blend?? Wrong again. GmbH is actually a German abbreviation of the German phrase “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung,” which means "company with limited liability” 🤔

Anyway that’s enough homeschooling for the night. Back to the wine.

It doesn’t disappoint at all. The wine is the same as the label, unique, unusual and different but all in a good way….simple…

 2020 Claus Preisinder ‘Puszta Libre’ I don’t usually post

Located in the middle of the Tortona Hills, Enio Ferretti is dedicated to the native grapes of Piemonte.

Dark garnet in colour, with aromas of raspberry, strawberry, rose hip tea, roasted chestnut, licorice, trace of peppery spice.

Grippy tannins and tangy acidity flank black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate.

Hazelnut, black pepper, red currant infuse the smoky earth mineral finish.

 Located in the middle of the Tortona Hills, Enio Ferretti

Gamay is exploding on the wine scene at the moment. It has to be the latest ‘new’ grape Australian winemakers are producing with an impressive flavour. For those unaware of Gamay, in simple terms, it very similar to Pinot Noir. And those Pinot Regions of Geelong, Yarra and Mornington are starting to produce some great versions of this variety.

 is from Tash Webster’s winery Empire of the Dirt.

This is very good. It’s dirty but in a good way, like a kid that has been playing all day at the park, covered in dirt, cut on the knees and shirt untucked. But as a cheeky grin that just says, “best day ever”...simple...

 Empire of the Dirt Ink Gamay 2018 Rating: B+ Price: $38

Rating: Buy 🍷  Young & Co The Jam Barossa Shiraz. I picked this wine solely on the label. It is the most luscious, alluring and seductive label I’ve ever seen. This wine does not disappoint. It’s

in a glass (or both)  Just like the label the wine is the best described as 🔥. Well done to the designer and whoever approved this sultry and tantalising wine. A Shiraz that is drinking well straight from the bottle shop. #🍷 ...simple...

 Rating: Buy 🍷  Young & Co The Jam Barossa Shiraz. I picked

Recommendation: Just buy one or two. 🍷

Two completely different wines in one glass, which outlines the villain and vixen. Now the label makes sense.  The nose is pure and sweet and the taste is big bold and hits the tongue with so much flavour, you just have that ‘wow’ sensation.

Savoury flavours are well and truely hitting the mark but then mellow into a great Saturday night night...simple...

 Hentley Farm 2017 Villain & Vixen Grenache Rating: A-

I drank the whole bottle (myself) on a Monday night.

ROCK:IT is a blend of Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz from the Barossa Sub Regions of Angaston, Moppa, Greenock

No further details required, just get some...simple...

 JC’s Own ROCK:IT Rating: A- Price: $50 Recommendation:

Recommendation: Buy. It’s a Cool Italian Style red.

The Balmy Red is made from Sangiovese grown in the Adelaide Hills. With a beautiful Miami summer vibe on label, it screams Sunday arvo.

Recommendation is to lightly chill it. Then from me, crack it open with some mates on a late arvo as the sun is setting. Serve with some angel hair pasta tossed in fresh tomato and garlic...simple...

 P&V Wine Balmy Nights 'Red' 2018 Rating: B+ Price: $27

Special and limited edition old school milk bottles filled with a beautiful Shiraz from the Barossa.

The best wine packaging I’ve seen for a while. I love this wine in the normal ‘off the shelf” bottle but as

soon as I saw this I had to buy some. Only available via the cellar door...simple...

 Mothers Milk Shiraz from @firstdropwines Special and

The freakiest, scariest label I’ve seen for a while.

Dark, brooding big monster lays in the bottle. For those who love scary movies or those that think ‘enter sandman’ is a pop song...scary simple...

Songwriters: James Alan Hetfield / Kirk L. Hammett / Lars Ulrich

Enter Sandman lyrics, Universal Music Publishing Group

 Vortex Wine Co Trapped Barossa Shiraz 2018 Rating: B+

Powell & Son make some brilliant wines. Their flagship is a $750 bargain (😂) called Steinert Flaxman’s Valley Shiraz, which is actually on my bucket list of wines to try before I die.

But back to this wine. It is their entry level Shiraz and totally at the other end of the price bracket with a RRP of $30.

Bang for your buck was my first thought about this wine and by bang I mean that explosive type.

Not for the faint hearted but truely rewarding for those that love a big wine...simple...

 Powell & Son Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 Rating: A- Price:

Recommendation: So dry it’s great. 🍷

So you can tick the box that you learnt something today: This grape is known as Mourvèdre in France and Monastrell in Spain.

So this is out there, from the label to the taste, the wine is completely different. It’s so good. Super dry, high acidity but it all works, my tongue tingles. The length just makes me want more.

Straight away I think of the song “High and Dry" by 90's band Radiohead. So;

It's the best thing that you've ever had, So don't leave me high

Powerful and not delicate but totally delicious...simple...

 Mr Hyde Wines High & Dry Mourvèdre 2015 Rating: B+ Price:

Noble Fellows Mary Bo Peep Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp and dry, the way I like it. I’m in a love/hate relationship with Marlborough Sav Blanc at the moment but I do like this...simple...

 Noble Fellows Mary Bo Peep Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Built for lunch. Gentle but levels of structure that shine through. If you haven’t had Nebbiolo before, try this.

Serve slightly chilled or around at 14 degree.

 Architects of Wine Nebbiolo Adelaide Hills 2017 Rating: B

2019 Roxanne the Razor by Delinquent Wines

Recommendation: A nice soft way to start the night. 🍷

A light blend. You can taste the fruit but in a soft gentle way. I didn’t expect that after seeing the label. On that note how good is the label? 🍷

 2019 Roxanne the Razor by Delinquent Wines Negroamaro and

 Career Goals... @winereview _simple 🍷 . 📷 @wine _advocate 

It is dirty, rough but pure entertainment just like a your favourite rock band at a little pub before they got famous. It’s a rockstar 🎸

Details are a little brief, Witness Point Batch 6. No other information. Not even the variety or region.

Google is just as brief but I did find it could have been made by

But whoever made this, wherever it’s from or the type of grapes used. Well done. 🍷 .

 Witness Point Batch 6 2013 Rating: A- Price: $24

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Medium Shiraz that has great balance that is very easy to drink. Repeat very easy to drink.

Not to mention the great name and label. .

 Father’s Day Present 🎁 Option 2️⃣ First Drop Mother’s Milk

Recommendation: Buy. As funky as the label.

Smooth with a difference that is delicious. The label outlines the taste before you even open it. Out there but a smooth gangsta feel.

Dark purple with an impressive flavour. This, in my opinion,  is different to most other Malbec’s on the shelf.

But the funky difference will split opinions, like graffiti art you’ll either love it or just walk past and not even notice...simple...

who outlines they only have a few bottles of

_du_venom left. But either way they have a great independent range of wines. I bought a 6 pack of mixed wines, all recommendations from them and so far I haven’t been disappointed. Cheers.

 Vallée du Venom Winery Malbec from Margaret River Rating:

If you think Queensland doesn't produce great wines, think again.

I'm talking about my new home state of Queensland, which may have the beaches and lifestyle, but it is not really one of my favourite wine regions.

But, The Times They Are a-Changin (thanks Bob).

This without question the best Queensland wine I have tasted.

I let La Petite Mort (LPM) describe this wine themselves, LPM is the home of our 'other' wines. Unusual, confronting and a little left of the middle. These small batch, experimental wines are produced with minimal wine making intervention and put into bottle without filtering or fining to allow the raw essence of our experimentation to shine through. Rustic and characterful, LPM wines promise a unique sensory experience and a story behind every label.

Queensland may have found their niche with some Spanish el vino...simple...

 La Petite Mort Tempranillo Reserva 2016 Rating: A- Price:

Recommendation: Strong Buy. Lives up to the Hype.

This is one scary label. Stuff of nightmares. Those black teeth and the one red eye that pierces your soul.

Before even opening the wine, I’m intrigued, slightly possessed by this label. I must know more. A quick check and the label is original artwork created by British artist

Now this is where it gets interesting. Del Naja also known as 3D, who is a founding member of the band Massive Attack. Famous for their hits Unfinished Sympathy and Teardrop.

But it then takes another turn. Del Naja is rumoured to be Banksy.

Banksy is an anonymous England based street artist that uses graffiti and a stencilling technique that combines dark humour with art. From London to New York, Banksy has created his artwork across the globe. Banksy recently made more world wide headlines after he shredded one of his paintings immediately after it was sold at auction for a record £1,042,000. Within seconds of the auction finishing, the painting began shredding itself. The shredder built into the frame stopped when the canvas was about half-way through. Banksy has later said this stoppage was unplanned and that he intended to shred the entire thing. The artwork is now on display in Germany and worth even more than the original auction price.

Back to the wine. How the hell did this famous, mysterious, possible Banksy end up on a Pinot Noir from Tasmania?

That bit I don’t know. Either way what a great story or rumour.

Delicious and outrageously good. Scary yet beautiful. Loved it without fail.

Has got my mind and body aching (for another bottle) - Massive Attack

 Dr Edge Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019 Rating: A Price: $50

Recommendation: Buy. Sophisticated with Tattoos 🍷

Yes, I admit it, I bought this wine because of the label. A mix of pirate tattoos and Mexico's 'day of the dead'. Definitely stands out on the shelf.

But I didn't expect such an unique tasting wine to have a label like that (we all stereotype, don't judge)

This is rich, full bodied with a touch of elegance especially with oak present. Unusual just a like the label. There is a lot going on.

A quick search to see this vineyard is not mucking around. They use a 'secret' blend of Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Muscadelle and Colombard. In addition they use an ancient practice of co-harvesting and blending in the field. Hence the name ‘field white’. Now, I don't know if this type of blending technique is common in Australia but it’s the first time, that I’m aware of, I’ve tasted a wine that is blended this way.

The label is unique and the wine backs that up. If this wine is a pirate ship, then it is must be the QEII...simple...

✅ Good blend of different varietals ✅ Unusual

Bought from Dan Murphys and available online from Byrne Vineyards.

 Flavabom Field White Blend 2017 by Byrne Vineyards Rating:

Recommendation: A completely different Pinot

You will have to pour a glass to really see what I mean but this is a cloudy funky looking thing. I instantly think of Cosmo Kramer, usually referred to as simply "Kramer", from Seinfeld. Just eccentric, quirky and outright different, but in a way you love.

 Moorak 19' Woodside Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills '777' Rating:

This wine must be in witness protection. No other information or clues are revealed on the label. No grape type, no wine maker not even the region.

All it says is Batch 6, 2013 and is made by Witness Point Wines, Victoria. Even the website hasn’t been touched since circa 2012. This is a cold case.

This is my second wine from witness point and I simply want more. This was the last bottle from a little bottlo, where the shop assistant who was barely of legal age and responded with “I donno no”

So the investigation continues, so far I have unconfirmed information. Would love any confirmation or new leads;

2️⃣ Secret side project while he was working for making

4️⃣ Does anyone have any more I can buy?

For anyone that sees any of these wines. Buy some, you will not be disappointed.

 Witness Point Batch 6 2013 This wine must be in witness

I just want to skull* this wine. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to scull* a wine but there’s a first for everything. Which coincidentally matches the label. Pure semillon from Margaret River.

Organic, basket pressed, minimal filtration beautiful white wine. *please refer to homeschooling lesson 4

I have no affiliation (but would love one) with

 but I love this with winery from the beautiful labels to the actual wine flavour and taste.  The name sums up everything. 'Dormilona' is Spanish for 'lazy bones', a reference to a nickname winemaker Jo Perry was given in Spain. With Jo's wines it also refers to her 'lazy' hands-off winemaking approach. 🍷

 Dormilona Blanco 2019 Margaret River, Western Australia

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Great advice...simple... Credit to his goes to