6th Feb 2025
It is always overwhelming (but no less thrilling) to see just how many different producers and specific styles of Chardonnay there are these days in the wide world of wine. Here in the…
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1st Nov 2024
And so, if you can believe it, November is almost here, and we have many exciting things in store for you all in the coming weeks leading towards that big day in December! First off the rank is this F…
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21st Aug 2024
Found just outside Hobart, Lowestoft is an winemaking success story we've been loving to watch unfold! Headed by Kiwi born winemaker Liam McElhinney, who lends his previous experience in France, Canad…
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31st May 2024
We're absolutely delighted with the weekend treats we have in store for you all - our Saturday (1st June) tasting entails a whole swath of Burgundian goodies to dive into, including iconic names such…
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26th Jan 2024
When Rick Kinzbrunner, a former mechanical engineer who gravitated towards a keen interest in wine in the early 1970's, first opened Giaconda's doors and set to work planting the inaugural vines in '8…
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16th Nov 2023
We've got another luxurious looking weekend planned for you all to enjoy at the tasting table! Saturday will sweep in a whole assortment of fantastic whites, reds and champagne, including Jacquesson,…
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20th Oct 2023
We're at an action-packed time of the year where there's phenomenal releases coming from every angle; while certainly overwhelming, it's so exciting to see so many contemporary winemakers making the b…
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18th Oct 2023
The last few weeks have seen the arrival of many excellent new white Burgundy allocations, so today we've highlighted a number of our favourites from these shipments, and also feature eight different…
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20th Sep 2023
We're often asked many times a day for recommendations for heavy/rich/oaky/buttery Chardonnays - we're always on the lookout for the best ones, but generally we find there just aren't as many options…
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24th Aug 2023
The young, affable Arnaud Baillot began producing wine under his own name in 2013 after completing his Masters Degree. The 2021 vintage is Arnaud’s seventh release and in this relatively short time, h…
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17th Aug 2023
It's an all-Australian weekend coming up for you all to enjoy, featuring two brilliant wineries and a number of their new releases that have just come through our doors! On Friday, we'll have a f…
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10th Jul 2023
We're stoked to say that the Passy le Clou Petit Chablis, which quickly became a favourite for many of our Chardonnay lovers late last year, has made its awaited return! Demand has never been hig…
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