More insights from AAVWS 2024
This was the first time I saw wine marketed in a can entered into a wine Show.
This wine was judged along with 23 others in Other White Italian Wines Class. It received a silver medal. We will be talking more about canned wine in the Taste and Talk on Thursday 28th Nov.
Some other points of interest from AAVWS 2024
Tahbilk usually get a gold or Marsanne. This year it was for the younger release, the 2023 vintage. The 2019 received a bronze. The 2023 picked up a trophy for International Judge’s Wine to Watch.
What used to called Petit manseng is now either Gros Manseng or just Manseng.
Three of the 17 Albarinos entered won gold. What I found interesting was the spread of regions where it is grown. Gold medals were from Alpine Valleys (Gapstead) Rutherglen (Stanton and Killeen) and Riverland (Ricca Terra)
The Rose class continues strongly. 28 entries, two gold medals from wines made with Sangiovese and Aglianico respectively.
There were just 6 Sagrantino wines entered all won a medal. Andrew Peace Wines from Swan Hill got a gold for the 2021 Australia Felix Sagrantino.
The Nebbiolo class must have wowed the judges. 18 of the 20 wines received medals. The sole gold was won by Michelini wines 2023 Nebbiolo.
Two Mencia wines in a field of 7 won gold. Both from McLaren Vale, Ministry of Clouds and Oliver’s Taranga.
Three Gamay wines received gold medals, Saffron Gramophone (NE Vic), XO Wine Co (Adelaide Hills) and Hesketh (Adelaide Hills)
The full results can be found on the AAVWS website
De Long Wine Maps Again
They are having a Nellie Melba moment.
During some spring-cleaning I have discovered a small cache of De Long wine maps.
I have 10 of the classic maps: 4 of France, 3 of Italy and 3 of the Pacific North West (Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia)
I also have one of the Metro Map of France, and Vino One maps of France (2), Italy (1) and Spain (1).
You can see the details of these maps on the De Long Website. But my prices for these few maps is much lower.
Pricing: For mailing to Australian address
$25 each map, plus postage $10 per order to an Australian address.
How to order: Email me darby.higgss@gmail.com with your mailing address and tell me which map(s) you want. I will reply with my details for bank transfer. Orders fulfilled in order of receipt. I won’t have any more.
So if you want one or more of these maps
Another reminder - change of date
This Month’s Taste and Talk will be held on Thursday 28th November.
A Super Sale of Alternatives
I have just spotted a super sale of alternative varietal wines from our wine merchant partner. Available as mixed dozens (13 bottles) or just reds or whites.
Includes Clairette, Gruner Veltliner, Pecorino, Picpoul, Vermentino, Zibbibo, Grenache, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola, Tempranillo.
Different regions, different producers. All quality wines.
Be quick, this offer won’t last. But while you are on the site check out the other sale offers.